Not from my PhD.
Not from this space.
And, more importantly, not from myself.
So this time, I'm trying to stay. Even when showing up feels harder than I ever thought. Even when I'm not doing much. Even when I don't know what to say.
If you're somewhere in this loop too, my DMs are open. You don't have to have the right words. Because I don't either. Tell me your story, ask me something, or just say hi.
(I might be slow to respond. But I'll be here.)
This is just a self-reminder that burnout recovery is not linear and it takes a lot more than just rest. But here I am, trying.
Still holding on. 🤍
a month agoducky_s.g
I relate to this because I can feel myself spiraling. 1.5 years … no papers… and my prof says I don’t even know how to do research. Calls all my work as engineering.
2 months agoscience.editing.and.support
This really resonates. A PhD can be an incredibly demanding journey, and it’s so easy to become completely absorbed in the research while forgetting to take care of yourself along the way. ❤️ This is also something I care deeply about in my work. Through personalized one-to-one mentoring, I support students not only in making progress with their theses and research, but also in finding a healthier, more sustainable way through the process. You don’t have to navigate it all alone. 🌿💪✍💜 Good luck with everything!! 👏👏👏
2 months agofauxsapiens
❤️❤️❤️❤️ very true and relatable bits there. But it’s worth reappearing. Open your laptop and just read the document you applied with :) Over and over again so you familiarize with the topic. Remember why you chose it, it’s important to you❤️
2 months agoankita22062206
True that! Loved the way you wrote- it will pass. I could relate to myself. It's like going back 7 years and facing the same issue- inability to understand anything, going to lab everyday yet coming up with nothing, trying to read papers and not understanding a word. Brain fog immense pressure, feeling like giving up these happen but at the end of the day we all will survive. All the best!!
2 months agophinishing_by_faith
This must have taken a lot of courage to share, and I applaud you for that. I totally understand what you mean, and I took a leave of absence and have had a discussion with my supervisor about going back but I worry about my mental health in a highly demanding programme amongst other things. I wish you well in your programme and look forward to seeing the day you post your graduation on here ❤️
2 months agodandelion7938
This is me years back when I was doing my PhD way back in 2013 and lasted years … I made the hard and brave decision to discontinue and take break for my mental health . Years later now I’m deciding to enrol again but in different department as iv switched from science to education now . An unfinished business that needs to be finished
2 months agothephdlifecoach
So sorry to hear this - hope that you feel better for sharing and for knowing that you’re helping others feel seen. You’re doing so much to support others - My DMs are open if you have any questions I can help with
2 months agoh.moore1
thanks for sharing this. im in a similar headspace now in the final year of my PhD. we’ll get through this together ❤️
2 months agothesis.helpdesk
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2 months agoshravanibanerjee
Hey!! I feel this totally. Totally relatble. I am in this position currently....hope so it will fade soon
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