Seeking sponsor for help with depression, motivation, graduate school
Hello, I am 23 year old female in graduate school for my PhD. I am super stressed out, kinda depressed, definitely losing sight of myself. This PhD and the career it leads to is my dream... but I feel so lost. I'm sad, frequently enough that I've started seeking therapy.
Is there a sponsor out there who has completed a PhD and might know what I'm going through? I can't really talk about this with the people in my lab so I feel very alone. Someone to talk about my therapy sessions (when I find some...), someone to remind me of why I'm putting myself through this.... someone who can brainstorm ways to kick myself into gear. I've tried so many things and they just aren't fulfulling, but I need to make a change and it needs to be long-term so I can have a successful career in academia/research.
great job @emotionalPrune2782! It is a hard thing to reach out and accept that you are struggling right now. It looks like you found someone to talk to, but if you need a second listening ear I would love to brainstorm some ideas for motivation with you. I am in graduate school and understand the struggle. Good luck and take care of yourself. <3