Thank you Soup, it helps to be reminded that other people are in the same position My tutors know, I was unwell for a good portion of the semester but I think they don't know how to help, or I don't know how to ask as I don't want to appear trying to get advantage of anything (my paranoia, I know). You are right though, I should be kind to myself, take things at a pace and if I ran out of time see what can be done then...The best essay would mean nothing if I wrote it at the expense of my health, right? I guess I'm putting too much pressure on this because I feel that if I can't do this tiny bit extra (not even a proper diss!) I should give up my place at the MA, even though I've been looking forward to it since last year...But I suppose that's negative thinking getting me down.