Thanks, yeah there are lots of questions and i am not sure about the answers. I already have a masters and did three years out between undergrad and masters. The masters was there to help give a slight change in careers, but i enjoyed the research side of my dissertation that i thought i would be good. I enjoy the topic i just feel i can't work quick enough or with enough focus for a fulltime phd. Part-time would mean i could probably return home and just commute when i needed (its about 1hr 15min each way). I would try for work in a similar area to topic. But whether i am being realistic or if i am living in a dream world, i am not entirely sure.

I have a meeting with my supervisor tomorrow he knows i am having issues but see what he suggests.

I am just at the end of my first year of a full time PhD. I really enjoy the topic i am working on but hate the PhD lifestyle, i am not eating properly and in tears alot. I moved away from home after suffering alot of family upheaval but i just can't motivate to do anything. I struggle with the writing side and my supervisor and i have decided that my filing system needs modifying to be more efficient.
The research is progressing well but i am unhappy with living away. I am currently looking at what options i have as i don't think i want an academic career once/if i finish.

I am thinking of going part-time and trying to get part-time work. Or downgrading mphil.

I wondered if other people have managed to make this kind of change? or advice on how to make some progress

Thanks