Is it normal to feel depressed if my phd work is not done ?

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So I'm actually doing a PhD. A very uncertain work. Sometimes I find myself blocked with no idea at all on what to do next. To be honest I'm not doing it because I want to, I just want to become a university teacher and that's my dream job.
So what happens to me is that I get extremely depressed and I stop eating and interacting with people, I feel very nervous and I can't enjoy anything until I go back and finish it. This is affecting my health and my relationships really serious. I just want to know did anyone go through this ? and it ended safely !!

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  • Ass_gas
    7 years ago

    You are normal. I used to do research & development with lots of PhDs. The work gets compelling because if you lose your train of thought, you might be losing your next great idea. There is no reason to be depressed if you think about it 24/7 and carry a notebook and a pen around with you. Even dreaming sometimes reveals new insights.

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    • I_hope_i_am_normal
      7 years ago

      At last there are people who share the same experience .. The thing is yes I'm thinking about it 24/7 to the point that when I don't, I feel depressed or guilty maybe. It is very overwhelming to the point I can't enjoy any other activity. Any idea how to switch off that guilt feeling and allow oneself to see things beyond the PhD ?

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      • Ass_gas
        7 years ago

        Not really. Don't feel guilty about it. You can think it while you have sex, or while you vacuum your apartment.

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  • bittermayonnaise
    7 years ago

    Dude, if your doing a PhD you probably shouldn't be on this site.

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    • I_hope_i_am_normal
      7 years ago

      Where then ?

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      • bittermayonnaise
        7 years ago

        This sites for time wasting tard munches Bro.

        If you want some serious advice, Make a strict schedule, eat healthy and get plenty of sleep.

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        • I_hope_i_am_normal
          7 years ago

          It's the strict schedule that is making the situation worse :/ as for the rest of the advice thank you I will try to do that

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          • bittermayonnaise
            7 years ago

            You need a strict schedule. It has to include 8 hours of sleep at night, breaks to get fresh air and sun light, and some thing relaxing like getting a BlowJob or taking your dog for a walk.

            I'm guessing your staying up late studying, and drinking sugar and caffeine, big mistake, that's what's fucking you up.

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