When I was a PhD student I would sometimes get so sad I couldn't work anymore that day and go home (and eat a family block of chocolate). I thought I just had e

When I was a PhD student I would sometimes get so sad I couldn't work anymore that day and go home (and eat a family block of chocolate). I thought I just had emotional issues and needed to work on my mental health. Turns out the problem was just that I was doing a PhD. I got bad burnout and left it behind. I only wish I did it sooner!