Hun, that behaviour is pretty normal at that age. Babies don't self-wean at that age, but they certainly go through fussy patches as you are describing. I have been through it with both my boys, and they did both self-wean but much later. One issue at around 6 months, is that they are so aware of their surroundings and don't like to feed when there are other things to look at. Sometimes things like feeding in a darkened room or covering their head can help, other people find wearing a bfing necklace can help, as it gives them something to focus on while bfing. The ABA 24 hour helpline should be able to help you out with other tips.

Also at that age, the introduction of solids can cause issues. Have you started solids yet? If so, it could be that his tummy is not coping well and you might like to try waiting a bit longer. Or it could also be that he's having too much solids and losing his appetitie for milk. In this case cutting back on the food, and always bfing before food usually helps. Milk is far more important than food until 12 months

By the way, 10 minute feeds are not unusual at that age.

For interest, before my boys self-weaned (DS1 at 14months when I was 4 1/2 months pg, and DS2 at 21 months), they were feeding fairly well, but just dropped one feed at a time. They stayed at one feed a day for while (DS2 did for months), then one day just didn't want that feed. With DS1 I didn't see it coming at all, he was still feeding for as long as usual and with as much interest, right up to the last feed. DS2 was starting to lose interest for a few weeks before pulling my top down one morning as if to say "I don't need that anymore mum", and sure enough, he didn't want it again!

Also wrt to weaning. Do you need to wean? I have twice returned to work while bfing, and I understand that unis have parents rooms now (most anyway), so is expressing and continuing to bf an option? If not, the best way to wean is to drop one feed every few days. This way your supply will drop gradually and you shouldn't get mastitis. Still watch for the signs though - lumps, red patches, feeling like you have the flu etc, and if you do have any of these, apply a warm compress, express some milk (not too much), then appy a cold compress. Do this for as long as you need to, and if it's not better in a day or so, see a doctor. GL hun, if you would like more tips on continuing to bf while working/studying, let me know.