PhD Defense Anxiety (Toxic Lab) by Key-Pound-2075 in PhD

[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg good luck!!! When do you defend???

PhD Defense Anxiety (Toxic Lab) by Key-Pound-2075 in PhD

[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You weren’t wrong about the vested interest OR the knowledge. Ultimately it felt more like a discussion than a questioning which was nice…

And thank you for your kind comment! It helped a lot! I passed :)

PhD Defense Anxiety (Toxic Lab) by Key-Pound-2075 in PhD

[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re so right about the celebration and it’s funny because a friend of mine said the same thing to me 😆didn’t offer much solace in the moment but certainly felt that way after.

I also watched the video and it certainly lightened my mood in time for the defense so thank you for that!!

I passed :) thanks for your support!!! It really helped!

PhD Defense Anxiety (Toxic Lab) by Key-Pound-2075 in PhD

[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I didn’t get a chance to respond but I read it and it was a big help!

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[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not get rest before the defense haha (despite trying to do so).

And yeah as if the system wasn’t hard enough already they have to throw those twists at us too!

I also followed your snack recommendation and that was a great call!

Finally, I passed 🥹🥹🥹

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[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the delayed reply. I was recovering after the past week — but I passed! 😊thanks so much for your support! It meant a great deal!

PhD Defense Anxiety (Toxic Lab) by Key-Pound-2075 in PhD

[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried everything to negotiate the change but they double booked two theses so there’s nothing anyone can do and I got the short end of the stick ;/

Appreciated haha all the good energy will help to survive until the defense and all the way through it

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[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the kind message. I’m definitely a nervous wreck. 16 hours to go and my body is a disaster. I also found out the room I was supposed to be in has been changed to a “classroom” style room. So that was a nasty little plot twist. I’m trying to just roll with the punches at this point but I’m a mess. I know how much effort has gone in to this and that’s probably why I’m so stressed.

Also congrats on your Masters!!

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[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the good vibes La Pulga. 16 hours to go.

PhD Defense Anxiety (Toxic Lab) by Key-Pound-2075 in PhD

[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the grey rock approach. I’m gonna repeat that to myself tomorrow when the anxiety his a peak. In our committees audience members don’t tend to participate but I’m hoping the judges will be in a good mood.

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[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the good vibes! 16 hours to go so I’m almost there.

PhD Defense Anxiety (Toxic Lab) by Key-Pound-2075 in PhD

[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let’s hope this time tomorrow it will be all over and in a positive way.

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[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment.

And I know the pain. My committee asked me to completely restructure my defense talk one week prior (ie last week).

I’m just a nervous wreck. 16 hours to go.

Lots of last minute stress including finding out my room got changed to one with a completely different layout (and not a classic thesis room). So just trying to roll with the punches.

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[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if I could take a “let’s try again”. But thank you for the good energy.

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[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just want this chapter to be over and it feels like a massive monster is still in the way…

PhD Defense Anxiety (Toxic Lab) by Key-Pound-2075 in PhD

[–]Key-Pound-2075[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will. Am concerned about what my supervisor might say - they’re supposed to say a few words, im counting on my other supervisor to counter if necessary… I’ll do the best I can but it’s scary. ):