> I also think about dropping out of the PhD program and transitioning to the industry Yes, do this. It’s a good start towards being happier. Academia is lar

> I also think about dropping out of the PhD program and transitioning to the industry Yes, do this. It’s a good start towards being happier. Academia is largely thankless BS and if you don’t already love it then you probably won’t ever. Get yourself healthy, paid, entertained, etc. first - before you start running around trying to change the world and do meaningful stuff. You won’t be of much use to anyone else until you’ve got yourself squared away.