Taking a Break from my PhD

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024

Комментарии • 29

  • @nattynoodlenutkin
    @nattynoodlenutkin 3 года назад +5

    Well done on being so brave to share and for recognising that your health (mental and physical) is the real priority. I think we can all learn from your example and not forget ourselves with everything going on around us. I hope you feel much better very soon!

  • @rijutewari199
    @rijutewari199 3 года назад +4

    You are one of the strongest people I’ve seen ♥️ Take care and do whatever makes you happy!

  • @DrReginaldFinleySr
    @DrReginaldFinleySr 2 года назад +2

    I did for a year to focus on my career and family. Switched schools and now my dissertation is in the revision process. You got this!

  • @HollyJaneYT
    @HollyJaneYT 3 года назад +1

    Oh, Lucy. You are the best person to decide what is the best for you, but I'm sorry that you have been feeling so overwhelmed. When you're barely surviving, that's not living. I hope you have a restorative few months now, and begin to feel better. Speaking from experience, the puppy could be one of the best investments you make for your mental health. We fostered a rescue last September and it was a shock to the system how much training and attention he needed. It was months before we felt we had adjusted to this new "family member", and now he is honestly the best thing we ever did. He brings so much into our house, and it was worth those very stressful few months. Take care of yourself! X

  • @omerashahnawaz6933
    @omerashahnawaz6933 3 года назад +2

    All the best.I think taking a break will make you feel better

  • @madisontolley7822
    @madisontolley7822 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for your honesty! Proud of you for prioritizing your mental health 💕

  • @nelsiwempapane62
    @nelsiwempapane62 3 года назад +3

    Focus on you girl, the rest will follow when you ready ❤️

    • @LucyHargrave
      @LucyHargrave  3 года назад

      Thank you, that's the plan at the moment!

  • @user-fy9pu1ie2f
    @user-fy9pu1ie2f 3 года назад

    You are so strong for acknowledging how you feel and putting yourself first. Sending lots of love and positivity your way. I wish you all the best

  • @omarthearab81
    @omarthearab81 Год назад

    I'm thinking in my second semester in Feb 2023 of my first year of my degree. My mental health (Anxiety, ADHD) has not been great since December 2022 also and I'm considering talking to an academic mentor to focus on exercise and diet for maybe 3 months. I will make my decision in about 7 days after having a week from Uni. I want to lower stress levels and come back stronger.

  • @raijaynehearse
    @raijaynehearse 3 года назад

    Thank you for being so honest. You're amazing and I hope you feel better soon 🥰🖤🫖

  • @justphotograph
    @justphotograph 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for being so honest about the whole process. Does it affect your funding? I'm funded by Techne and wondered if they extend your funding or freeze it?

    • @wonkydonkey8349
      @wonkydonkey8349 3 года назад

      Hey which uni are you at? I’m applying to techne and I need some help! 😭

    • @LucyHargrave
      @LucyHargrave  3 года назад

      Hey K it doesn’t affect my student loan, I think more than 6 months might but at the moment I’m just taking a month off so it should be fine ☺️

  • @omerashahnawaz6933
    @omerashahnawaz6933 3 года назад +1

    Glad to see this video as I am planning to take leave too.

    • @LucyHargrave
      @LucyHargrave  3 года назад +1

      I think a lot of Phd students are at the moment, it is good to know we aren't alone :)

  • @monicathukral7887
    @monicathukral7887 3 года назад

    I hope you’re feeling better 🌻

  • @anuragchakraborty8766
    @anuragchakraborty8766 Год назад

    Lucy thanks for posting this video.
    I completed my PhD in Mechanical Engineering last year and haven't managed to find a decent job yet. I am on the lookout for Postdoc opportunities in my area of expertise (Computer simulations). Would you happen to know someone at University of Birmingham who needs to hire a Postdoc researcher or needs a Postdoc vacancy filled?
    If you could refer me to somebody that would be a massive help. Good luck on your journey as well.

  • @richarddavy4644
    @richarddavy4644 3 года назад

    Hi Lucy. Great honest video. Hope you're doing ok. Look forward to your next video.

    • @LucyHargrave
      @LucyHargrave  3 года назад

      Thanks so much Richard! Just taking it easy but hoping to have a new video out sometime this week

  • @wonkydonkey8349
    @wonkydonkey8349 3 года назад

    Thank you for your honesty love x

  • @tedtonz5734
    @tedtonz5734 2 года назад +1

    Mental illness won't be that daunting if not for the social stigma attached to it.

  • @csml4519
    @csml4519 3 года назад

    Is this some phase I too took brake

    • @LucyHargrave
      @LucyHargrave  2 года назад +1

      I think it is a fairly common! A lot PhD students I know have also taken breaks :)

  • @ryanbthiesant2307
    @ryanbthiesant2307 3 года назад

    I wish you well.

    • @LucyHargrave
      @LucyHargrave  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! I'm feeling much better now.