Personaly I think the reason you managed to do this and get a PHd while battling candida is that your mental strength outweighs the candida struggle. I think people coping with this just makes them tougher to deal with everything else Sink or swim no? There are positive sides to this at the end of the day so while it is a pain in the you know wht to deal with, the inner strength kicks in too! When I start feeling low I have to remind myself that im getting myself through the day and making sure the needs are met of usualy 5-9 other people along with me! Congratulations for that and I think you give great advice, you are badly needed on this forum!