(((((((((debbie))))))))) Isn't it odd that our minds make us fear something positive-- success!! Which then starts the what-ifs:I'm no good, I make a mistake, I'm really good and that brings change, and on and on it goes! Believe in yourself. You haven't made it this far because you suck! If you do suceed and become known in the science world is that what you have working towards? Is there no middle ground? Is it possible you write your paper and it's very good but you don't get catapulted to fame, but you aren't a failure either?? The fact that you will have actually written the paper is a success in itself. Too, if you write it, get it out of the way, then you can spend time at the shelter or watching poker without this weighing you down.

Communicate with your pdoc, tell him your corns and ask him to work with you.

Good luck....next time you're procrasting, let me know and I'll poke you