THanks for the replies

I spoke to the postgrad office at my uni today and took a bit of advice. I guess im worried the committee wont grant a suspension due to the pressure they are putting on me.

I think i will try to get the bit im working on to a decent standard and give it to this new supervisor. Then try and get a suspension. That way they will have something recent to read too, which will show that i am actually working on it currently. Then take some time out, to recover mostly with a little work on it, then come back when i feel fitter.

I think my worries about it all are impacting my health too!

You are right my little one and health have to be priority.

Hello there
I'm new just found you guys!

Looking for some advice. I have been doing my phd for about 6 years. I completed all my research etc, and began the write up, I then had a very complicated pregnancy and had a baby nearly 3 years ago. I returned part time and tried to write up but was plagued with health issues. I havent been supported through this much and was given a final deadline of this sept. I had been working towards this but had to go into hospital for an operation in july and recovery has been slower than expected. Though i finally found out the source of my problems and hope that i should be recovering from here on in.

I doubt i will submit in sept, I have written about 1/3 of the thesis, though a lot is there is bits and pieces but needs drawn together. My health isnt great. I will be disappointed to give up as i feel i could have got there, but i doubt i will get extensions again. Do you think i could withdraw for another year then come back to it?

My superisor is also off on long term ill health.

I dont want to have to walk away now, but it feels like i may be forced to! Or should i force myself to submit something in sept, but im so scared it will be crap and i will fail.

Would appreciate opinions

Cel