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PhD Pressure and Loneliness: The Conversations Academia Tries to Silence
In the world of PhDs, it’s common for people to chastise those who dare to admit there are real problems. But let’s be honest: there’s a tremendous amount of loneliness, and many of us are insecure overachievers, constantly striving to prove we’re remarkable. Here’s the truth—you’re already remarkable, just as you are. You don’t need to prove anything to anyone.
I’m not ashamed to talk about these issues openly, and neither should you be. We need to work on this collectively. It’s time to stop pretending everything’s fine and start addressing the loneliness and insecurity that so many of us…
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