Got a call booked with student services on Friday, wondering if anyone has opinions on options for me?
Im doing an MSc Psychology conversion, distance learning, completed taught modules and about half way through thesis module. I’ve totally run out of steam. I always knew this would be the most difficult bit. I have adhd and struggle with long projects. My supervisor is lovely but I’m just not getting work done, I can’t seem to motivate myself or organise myself. It’s massively stressing me out, to the point that it’s affecting my sleep. I think my best option is to withdraw.
I had hoped to apply for the DEdPsy after this, but if I can’t get the thesis done then I can’t imagine I’ll be able to compete a doctorate, so killing myself over the thesis seems pointless.
Im 43 and I’m wondering if I’m just too old. If I withdraw and then decide my mental health is good enough to do the thesis, maybe in a year, would that be possible?
im a teacher part of my motivation was fear of having to teach until I’m 68, now I need to reassess. I’ve told everyone my plans, going to feel such a failure