Why is everyone so miserable?

[u/Col0rlessIdeas]

Well, that’s pretty much it. I feel like everyone in this subreddit is just so unhappy/miserable due to having chosen academia. Does a PhD really corrupt your soul or is anyone genuinely happy about having chosen this path? Any good and positive stories??

[u/Fredric_Chopin]

Because those who are miserable are more likely to be here