Hi Sartois,

This is my first post too. I had my viva this week and have to revise and resubmit. Spent two days crying so I know what you're going through. Then last night went to Eason's bookstore to find an inspirational book because just couldn't stand another day feeling like this. I had a really traumatic time in my viva as well. The first hour was tough but manageable, the second I could actually feel the blood drain from my face because I knew the external was out for the jugular vein (it felt that way anyhow). To cut a long story short I left feeling humiliated, embarrassed and more stupid than I have ever felt in my life.

I start new job soon so I'm worried too how I'm going to cope with that and the revisions. Also feel guilty because I promised my partner and kids that it was nearly over and now they have put up with me and my PhD for even longer!!

Hope it helps to know you're not alone. I just wonder how often this happens? No one prepares you for it and universities don't have support system for students that have a really rough viva.

Buddy