I'm coming to the end of my first year of my PhD this month. At the beginning of my PhD, I seriously thought I would have a data chapter completed at this stage and be full steam ahead with my ideas for the others. With my first year pretty much over, I'm reviewing my progress and I feel as though I have nothing at all to show for it. The plan for my PhD is still hazy, which absolutely fills me with panic. I feel as though the last year has been wasted.

My motivation and confidence is now at an all-time low. I seriously have no idea how to progress from here and am terrified of admitting it to my supervisors. Would they get angry or disappointed that I have let them down? Surely they must've seen some potential when they chose me as their candidate - I'm sure they'd kick themselves for ending up with someone as weak as me.

I'm getting to the point where the lack of confidence I feel regarding my PhD is impacting my private life and health.

Advice will be greatly appreciated.