Hello there,

I am pursuing my phd for last 3.5 years and still i cannot see / have glimpse of light for end of the tunnel! I have last 6 months left to complete it.

From the beginning I was very skeptical about my phd topic. And my ability to contribute proactively in the field of my studies. I cannot complain about the work environment or my supervisor, as both are at there best, as a phd student could ask for. But lately even my supervisor seems to have given hope on me about my phd completion. And, my research is not enough for submission.

I always tried to keep motivation running, so i don't run away from what i have started. But from the begining and every now and then I feel like I should just quit and do something else. Is it common among the phd guys/girls to have this problem. if so, then how far you have gone with the your gut to quit or to try to complete!

Lately, these thoughts are eating me up and affecting my health drastically (I was athletic and now zero-sized from weight loss) I have been to therapist to deal with anxiety and depression, but unfortunately that did not help. I very much desire for phd but cannot imagine quitting it without completion!!!

Any opinions or advice are welcome and much appreciated!