evidently i've got problems

I wrote to my thesis tutor because I need some help to continue. I'm stuck. This is what I got back:

'It is evident that you are having some problems with the analysis but the most important thing is you seem to be putting in some effort. That is very encouraging!'

I'm gonna try to focus on the good parts. That's what you've got to do to keep going. But on the other hand you don't wanna hear someone else confirm what you already know yourself: 'It is evident that you are having some problems'...

Thank you.
I know.
That's why I contacted you in the first place.