I am aware of the &quot;imposter syndrome&quot; and other vagaries of academic life. I seek advice from colleagues, speak freely to my advisor and I am honest about how I feel about my current situation.<p>This is going on for about a year now, and I am afraid that one day I will just break down and give it all up. I understand what you&#x27;re saying and to an extent it helps to know others have gone through similar situations. I am just looking for options and possibilities in case I give up the PhD program.