@purplepadma I work with disabled students, and have seen a lot of interesting PhD journeys. Your already tooted plan to have more sick leave is super wise and will not wreck your PhD. You will get there, it just might take a different path as and when your condition permits.
The fact you are engaged and supported by supervisors are all the factors that result in eventual success in spite of the challenges (and I've seen a lot rescued!).
@purplepadma
I think that this is pretty normal, although overlaid with your illness.
I know what my family have been like in similar situations (without your illness) - and tearful rejection of the course seems usual.
I'm in no position to offer advice on coping mechanisms, but you do need to talk to your supervisor and you do need to be gentle with yourself.
@purplepadma
That is completely normal for a PhD. Mine has changed so much since I started. There have been several times where I felt I had no clue what I was doing and struggling to make progress. I had a whole 12 months where things seemed to keep going wrong! But chatting to other PhD students and my supervisor helped. This is just another part of your PhD journey. You can do this!
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