In STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) graduate school it is difficult to admit struggling with a mental illness.
I find myself getting anxious when I need to email my boss to say I am taking the day off when I know I need that day to fight a depressive episode.
There are a lot of stories about how grad school is hard, and anyone who admits to struggling is just considered part of that crowd, sharing the same experiences.
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