Nope... it's not fruitless. It's hard... really hard, but not fruitless. I am working on my Master's degree and I get what you mean by the bipolar brain. I have lots and lots of paperwork and monotonous things to do for work as well, writing patient notes. I basically try to take advantage of the little bursts of increased focus I get from day to day. Sometimes I can concentrate and work for 2 hours, sometimes 20 minutes, sometimes 2 minutes, but I try to take advantage of the time my brain will give me. Don't try to overwhelm yourself. Maybe it'll take you a little longer to complete the degree but you can do it. If you need to take a break, that's acceptable too. Be gentle to yourself and like I said, take advantage of the "better concentration times." Good luck. Bravo for being brave and taking the chance to get your degree. You can do it!!!!!