r/PhDStress is a subreddit with 18k members. The community frequently discusses phd, stress, advice, struggling, and anxiety.
A support forum for PhD students.
Popular Topics in r/PhDStress
#1
Phd
225 posts
#2
Stress
49 posts
#3
Advice
43 posts
#4
Struggling
30 posts
#5
Anxiety
29 posts
#6
Phd Struggles
26 posts
#7
Supervisor
23 posts
#8
Burnout
23 posts
#9
Research
17 posts
#10
Advisor
14 posts
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Last updated: August 23, 2026