Brain doesn't want to do physics anymore

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of studying physics, particularly in the context of transitioning to particle physics and reviewing previous material such as relativity. Participants express personal experiences with motivation, stress, and the impact of external factors on their ability to engage with the subject.

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  • One participant shares feelings of brain fog and stress while preparing for a master's thesis in particle physics, expressing uncertainty about returning to studies after taking time off due to health issues.
  • Another participant suggests that experiencing difficulty is common and emphasizes the importance of refreshing one's mind to regain motivation for physics.
  • A later reply highlights the need for clear communication in discussions, noting that language barriers may affect understanding.
  • Some participants comment on the quality of English used in the forum, with one remarking that it is better than that of many social media users.

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Participants generally acknowledge the challenges of studying physics and the impact of personal circumstances on motivation. However, there is no consensus on how to effectively overcome these challenges, and differing views on communication styles are present.

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Participants express varying levels of experience with physics and language proficiency, which may influence their contributions and the overall discussion dynamics.

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This discussion may be useful for students facing similar challenges in studying physics, particularly those transitioning between different areas of the field or dealing with external stressors.

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I'm currently reviewing the last chapter of griffiths e&m (relativity) in preparation for griffiths elementary particles. I've chosen to do particle physics for my master's thesis.

I've got total brain fog. I had never studied particle physics before, so reading the first 2 chapters was fascinating. I got a boost of motivation because I feel like it's "my field." Then I go back to reviewing relativity, which I've already done 2 years ago, so I've forgotten it, but it shouldn't be harder the 2nd time around! Maybe because it's not new and novel? My brain doesn't want to do physics anymore. It makes me so stressed out! I know summer has just begun but I've actually taken 3 semesters off from school so far due to arthritis in the hip (a genetic condition). I'm hoping to go back this fall. Now I'm not so confident that I can. Maybe it's the stress of all the crap that I have to deal with that's affecting my ability to study.
 
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it happens sumtym but doesn't mean u will stop it..4m ma personal experience physics is da most interesting subject i have ever seen..u just need 2 refresh ur mind n den cum back 2 track..m v new 2 physics forum..dont even know how 2 start but i think i will get it soon..if ther is any way 2 help each oder by discussion or chat or something like dat den i wod like 2 help n be helped by oder..dont loose ur confident..tc
 
SAMZZZ111 said:
it happens sumtym but doesn't mean u will stop it..4m ma personal experience physics is da most interesting subject i have ever seen..u just need 2 refresh ur mind n den cum back 2 track..m v new 2 physics forum..dont even know how 2 start but i think i will get it soon..if ther is any way 2 help each oder by discussion or chat or something like dat den i wod like 2 help n be helped by oder..dont loose ur confident..tc

What would definitely help is to write in a comprehensible way.
 
ectrhoi said:
What would definitely help is to write in a comprehensible way.

I was about to jump on his back, but I had a feeling English isn't his first language. So, I looked at his profile, and it says he's from Bangladesh.
 
His English is better than most facebook users!
 
[off topic]Most Facebook users' first language isn't English, either, though ;)[/off topic]
 

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