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Dropping out of Masters so embarrassed and lost

283 replies

KnuckFows · 08/12/2019 23:12

Realised my dissertation is simply not good enough. It absolute won't pass, it would be ok for undergrad but not this. DP is exasperated says I'm being too hard on myself and negative, that's not it though it really is not relevant and only realised what the problem is today and can't fix it in a couple of days.

I'm so depressed about this, and my family will be a bit contemptuous. I've dropped out of a postgrad degree before but really thought I could do it this time - and I have done well in my assignments so there's that. I will have a certificate.

My family all take for granted I can just do this level of academic work, I grew up being told how bright I am and im clearly bloody not!! I feel like that is (unintentionally) a set up for feeling like a failure when I can't deliver? Which I honestly can't.

I have an adhd diagnosis but not even really sure I have it, I have several medical conditions which can possibly interfere with concentration and stamina, and mean I could not try the adhd medication anyway.

The thing is it doesn't even matter what the reason is for failing, the reasons why become meaningless, just that oh look KnuckFows has failed again smirk smirk.

At a loss, not sure what direction to go in now without this degree. More fool me for thinking id get it.

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OP posts:
FantasticButtocks · 10/12/2019 09:08

Well done!
Maybe set an alarm to wake up if you're having wine at 8 in the morning after presumably staying up all night. You do not want to sleep through the deadline time after all that!
Once you've sent it off, you'll be free.
Thanks

ConstanceL · 10/12/2019 09:18

Great work OP! Enjoy your nap, and make sure you don't miss the deadline! :)

KnuckFows · 10/12/2019 09:25

Thanks Smile

Given up on sleep for now, alarm is set for midday though. But I'm just still writing. Enjoying it now because I'm a bit tipsy and not scared anymore, well for now.

Am sure ill be scared in a few hours, I should really check my email but don't want to!

OP posts:
bibliomania · 10/12/2019 09:29

Hurray! Triple-check the deadline and aim to submit at least an hour beforehand - I've seen people being unable to submit due to last-minute internet connection errors. Then just enjoy the fact that it's done! An extension would just prolong the agony at this point - done is better than perfect.

AFairlyHardAvocadoHoHo · 10/12/2019 09:30

Oh I'm so pleased OP well done you 🍷 Thanks

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 10/12/2019 09:35

You have done so well to climb over the wall of fear and keep going.

KnuckFows · 10/12/2019 09:38

Thank you Smile Honestly I am so touched by the support I've had here, and so grateful. It really helps when you're in the blind panic, as PP on this this thread have described it.

I did message a couple of friends then who said basically its entirely normal to feel like everything is shit before submitting too, which is what so many have said on this thread.

The thing is though I didn't want to alarm my friends with my panic. We don't live in the same are a, so didn't want to send a really upset message, as feel that's not fair. Im so grateful for everyone here that helped me calm down.

Gosh im so tired now, suddenly. Don't know if I can sleep though.

OP posts:
KnuckFows · 10/12/2019 09:39

The only thing is I've had no reply from uni. I wonder if they're really exasperated.

OP posts:
ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 10/12/2019 09:47

No they are probably hungover from the third lot of end of term Christmas drinks Wink

SurpriseSparDay · 10/12/2019 09:47

Deadline isn't until 6 o 9 pm, must check before I sleep.

Can you not see what you’re doing OP? If your deadline is today then you need to sign the thing off and submit it before you rest, sleep, or do anything else. Why set an alarm? Knowing there’s a risk you might sleep through it and miss the deadline?

Finish the work now. Submit it this morning. Then sleep.

PurpleDaisies · 10/12/2019 09:49

Send it now. The relief you’ll feel when it’s gone will be amazing.

FantasticButtocks · 10/12/2019 09:50

I would forget about waiting for the reply, or trying to guess what they are thinking. It doesn't matter now. You're going to submit it today. That's the main thing. And you haven't thrown in the towel! And you had the good sense to come on here in the middle of the night, in the middle of your panic, and ask for help! Bravo!
Smile

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 10/12/2019 09:52

I agree with SurpriseSparDay

Submit before you sleep. Avoid accidental or subconscious self sabotage.

Reallybadidea · 10/12/2019 09:58

Why not call the person that you emailed? It might be as simple as the email getting overlooked. It's poor not to have even sent a holding reply while they work out what to do. I don't think you need it though, it sounds more or less ready to submit. Resist the temptation to over-edit I've been guilty of that and kicked myself later!

arethereanyusernamesleftatall · 10/12/2019 11:46

Please make sure you submit before you sleep!

arethereanyusernamesleftatall · 10/12/2019 11:48

Oh, just seen the deadline's this evening. I thought it was midday. What time is it, did you check?

How are you going to wake up? You'll be shattered? Do you have anyone you can ask to check on you to make sure you're awake?

pemberlyshades · 10/12/2019 11:50

What does your supervisor say? What feedback did you get for your draft submission?

SouthernComforts · 10/12/2019 12:02

My advice is keep sipping the wine, keep editing, then down the wine, hit submit, then hide the laptop!! You can do this, you are so close!!!

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 10/12/2019 16:57

How is it going?

Have you submitted it yet?

SevenStones · 10/12/2019 17:04

@KnuckFows Has it gone? Are you awake? Flowers

peanutfoldover · 10/12/2019 17:19

Posting because I’m emotionally invested and want to know the result.

I have felt like you throughout my entire career. I’m still shocked that I got my degree (2:1) and have been in a dream profession for 14 years. Colleagues have been urging me for years to do a masters but I just don’t have the confidence!

Well done you for even trying!!

SurpriseSparDay · 10/12/2019 17:36

Well, the OP said the deadline was either 6pm or 9m today. Really hope she’s managed to press send.

(I had to deliver mine by hand. Possibly less stressful than any last-minute technology worries.)

arethereanyusernamesleftatall · 10/12/2019 18:22

@KnuckFows please let us know how it goes. I really, hope you make your deadline! We're all rooting for you!

But even if you don't, we're here to support you not to judge you. Too many of us recognise the self sabotage apparent in your posts all too well from our own lives.

Sending wake up @KnuckFows vibes!!

Reallybadidea · 10/12/2019 22:38

I really hope you've submitted @KnuckFows - come back and put us out of our misery Grin

AFairlyHardAvocadoHoHo · 10/12/2019 22:48

@KnuckFows Tell usssssssss!