I did it...

[Katkins1]

I finally submitted all of my degree work. I made a mistake I'm my thesis, well three, so I had to get it back after submission and correct it then hand back before the deadline, bit I managed it. If there are any mistakes now, it isn't through lack of trying! It's all done and submitted now anyway, nothing I can do about it. But there we are. Despite my depression, I managed to get it done.

Well done!
Are you doing anything to celebrate?

Think I will wait until I get my grades back before that...I'm worried about those first. I don't know if celebrating now would be presumptuous...

Celebrate getting it in. Yay!

It was very, very hard. But I feel really weird now its gone ... I knew my depression would begin 'properly' when I did. Maybe I should do my 8 months of housework I haven't done to take my mind off it. I'm terrified I'm going to fail- it was all just rubbish what I submitted really. I read and re-read and read again, but I'm sure there are missing words (still!) and odd references. And there is not a thing I can do about it now. This thesis is going to be my biggest regret. Maybe that's why I don't really want to celebrate. Sorry for rambling. I feel a bit lost.

Well done you!

Thank you

Well done!

If you've made amends that means someone has read it and only considered those suggestions necessary of change.

I'm sure you'll be fine! You'd should celebrate at least a little, just getting it in is a massive achievement even without knowing your grade.

There were thirty re-drafts (if not more), including three proof-readers and myself. Yet I still think its wrong somehow! I read the whole thing out loud to myself a fair bit. I think I rushed finishing it, though.

Fantastic, what a relief!!

Hope you can have a bit of a rest now and have some time to do things for you!! D you have any nice plans to look forward to? Not that the weather is necessarily great now!

Oh and did not you post about getting a good 1st recently in one piece of work?!! Remember that lots of pieces of work make up your final mark - you know you have passed it is just how well.

And you have managed to do your course, it does not mean that depression can begin now - you will have more time to care for you and hopefully less stress so maybe things can improve? A sure last few months have been busy and exhausting for you.

Well done you! I've seen previous threads and know this wasn't easy for you.

Well done you! Huge achievement even without the bastard depression doing its 'thang'.

Fingers crossed you'll be reading a similar post from me in a year!

Silver, I did post about the first yes. I'm predicted that, whether I get it or not is another story and I'm not too fussed now. I have some freelance work, so looking for more work is my plan really. It was really hard yes. I think I lost the plot a little bit, so I think one of my plans is to go and see the doctor, I've been putting it off for such a long time.

Also maybe try to build in some treats, nice times - eg trip to park, catch up on some tv whatever!!

Well done! Have faith, one usually does better than you think you are going to.

I have often found that once exams are done I feel empty and down. You focus on one thing so intensely and when it's over you are at a lose end and vulnerable. I think seeing your doctor is a good idea.

Thank you. I am really not feeling well today, am trying to get things done. Cleaning and everything but it just doesn't seem to be going anywhere, there's just so much and I'm only one person! So far have just about managed to clean all of the sides in the kitchen and empty the bin. My whole flat is a real state, it's really upsetting. I just don't have the energy to do it.

Don't think of everything that must be done at once, that's just overwhelming. Decide which things are the most important and tackle them. Like SilverStars said, also do some enjoyable and relaxing things, you've earned it.

Well done!!
I spent months convincing myself I'd failed my degree but I passed in the end. I'd say try not to worry but I know how hard that is, so I just hope the time between now and your results passes quickly and that you get what you've worked so hard towards.

Thank you. Results due early July, I think. I have found things incredibly hard today, although I have managed to get quite a lot done.