Posted by gardenergirl on December 10, 2006, at 22:02:53
In reply to Re: grad school triggered depression + anxiety? » gardenergirl, posted by philyra on November 30, 2006, at 16:54:12
> > I think grad school challenges our coping more than perhaps it's been challenged before. It's a long, continuous stressor, I think.
>
> oy. that was what i was afraid of...luckily it still feels worth it...i'm so much more fulfilled than when i was working at a desk. i hope that lasts.I agree about it being more fulfilling. I suppose even that causes at least a small amount of stress--the good kind, "eustress". But the fulfillment and satisfaction of doing something you love and that you are good at probably has some protective aspects to it, too.
It's hard to find time for adequate self-care in grad school. I had a couple of years when I just sort of collapsed at Christmas break. I usually got a sinus infection or something. It's as if my body held on as long as it needed to and then gave in to stress. That seems better now that my schedule is a little more even.
Anyway, take care of yourself! :)
gg
poster:gardenergirl
thread:707163
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/studs/20060709/msgs/712344.html