I seem to have got stuck in a rut of getting up at ten, sitting in my front room and surfing the net. I'm meant to be writing a lit review but i can't be bothered. Is this just a momentary phase (i've only been in it a week, last week i was completely motivated) or am i just a complete waster?!! Happy hardcore rocks

I have been in a rut for a few months now and was considering seeing the doctor but I seem to be coming out of it now! Just let it run its course!

Thanks, i think its about getting a balance between work and everything else. Feeling much better as gave myself a few official days off and now feel i can face a weeks work, hopefully this will continue!

I'm stuck in a rut too as I can't get motivated by my PhD at the moment. No-one seems to have time to for me. All I hear are things like 'You need to clone' or 'design primers' or 'why didn't it work? I canmake it work'. After 3 months on thePhD I've only just got in the lab and surely they should know that we need some help for the first few months. A bit of guidance?

Neil - get hold of the protocols you need and just get on with it, otherwise you'll be sitting on your arse for months!!

What I forgot to mention was that before starting the PhD I was out of lab work (but still working in science) for more than 2 years. Things change. I'm not looking for someone to hold my hand, but to just be around if I need them.