Confused PhD

Constantly confused PhD student undergoing one existential crisis after another. What am I even doing here?

[Confused PhD @ConfusedPhd]

I’m just your average PhD student trying to find some clarity

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@DannieMarie760 Is this in San Diego city?

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@thoughtsofaphd This sounds amazing!

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@gradgirlprobs

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The online shopping really needs to end, but waiting for packages is the most exciting thing I do these days

[Confused PhD @ConfusedPhd]

I’ve been quiet on here lately as I’ve been feeling pretty down. I talked to several of my family and friends this weekend, though, and things are starting to look up. Never underestimate the power of having a supportive community of people in your life.

[Grad Girl Problems @gradgirlprobs]

Remember when we were regular stressed and not pandemic stressed

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@GradSkoolStrugs

[Dr. Angry Grad @GradSkoolStrugs]

Me every time I see an email pop up from my advisor:

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@phdinprog @GradSkoolStrugs No lie, when I hear this song now I sing “I’m just a grad and life is a nightmare” in my head EVERY time 😂

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@thephdstory

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@GradSkoolStrugs @thephdstory @grad_grumpy @ProfMoneyBags @DrunkenlyEdu @thoughtsofaphd @gradu8student

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@gradsciencegirl I’m sorry you are feeling this way as well, but I hope you are able to find some rest and recharge a bit this weekend!

[Confused PhD @ConfusedPhd]

I am tired.

So, so tired.

This week’s productivity is embarrassingly low, but I’m trying to give myself the space I need. Reminding myself that there are more important things than research (my mental health, for example).

[Dr. Angry Grad @GradSkoolStrugs]

Cue me thinking really hard about everything I could possibly need so I can order it online and wait for my package to arrive because I have nothing else to look forward to and it gives me a sense of connection to the real world and I love it.

[Confused PhD @ConfusedPhd]

@PoshPhd

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@LindaCCor I am sorry you are going through this

[Confused PhD @ConfusedPhd]

This time away from lab has me questioning a lot of things. I’ve been experiencing burnout for a while & can’t seem to shake it.

Have you experienced burnout? Did you move past it & continue or walk away?

@OpenAcademics #AcademicChatter #phdchat #gradschool @AcademicChatter

[Dr. Angry Grad @GradSkoolStrugs]

Me trying to keep an inner calm, despite all of the shit going on around me

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@VanessaPorter @AcademicChatter I am a die-hard Times New Roman fan