I was very low last week and a friend of mine suggested that I try to think of three different things each day that I am grateful for, and write them in a diary. I think its a technique from Weight Watchers, but it really helps to force you to think of something positive and not to focus on all the things that are going wrong / unsatisfactory. It can be anything at all - I am grateful today that the sun is shining. Give it a go.

Dear Corinne, I know how you feel. I am also in my second year, and behind with everything . My DOS has been promoted, and his now deputy head of a department, which has NOTHING to do with my PhD research. I have complained about the lack of constructive support, but the graduate school has closed ranks on me, so I would advise you to work around your situation - and find another way to get the help that you need, without a direct complaint or confrontation. There is always another way

Hi, there is actually lots of social research out there regarding attitudes to Nuclear power vis a vis other energy sourcs. Try looking at the Energy Policy Jornal , and work by Gordon MacKerron or Nick Pidgeon. Hope this helps, if not, I can suggest some other references.