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[merzb]

It constantly feels like I am drowning on stuff - that I don't have time to breathe - many people go through this, finishing the PhD, moving away, but somehow I feel like I just fucking can't manage. It makes me feel bad, that I am that much of a shit at being a human. Nobody seems to struggle this much - after defending a PhD people are usually

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[deepseasiren]

Things will calm down soon...maybe you can relax and unwind a bit by throwing a bath bomb in a warm bath and lighting candles or something for a half hour. And also just let yourself allow yourself to feel that it's okay to be overwhelmb-ed but understand that you need to unwind too, and take are of yourself, by yourself.

[4kudzu]

I guess you gotta look at it from the perspective of reaping the rewards later. So breathe in and out, and remind yourself it'll eventually end.

[kathish]

I hope you can catch a break soon. You deserve it. Let me know if I can help with navigating some aspects of the move!

[meistergedanken]

Speaking of moving to a new country, so are you relocating to Ann Arbor, or East Lansing?

[invertickle]

You're burnt out. Emotional or physical burn out is real. Take care of yourself. Sliw down and get some sleep! You'll feel more settled in a bit