Quitting PhD in my third year HI everybody I am a physics PhD student working in the field of theoretical physics. I am currently in my third year. I am currently at a point where I am thinking of quitting my PhD. I have no ambition to continue in academics and the environment I am working in (including relationship with my advisor) is making me unfortunately very unhappy and extremely stressed. I tried a lot to fix this (therapy, talking to advisor, sports, taking a break,….) none of them seemed to help leaving me with the only option left: quitting. 

Considering leaving the PhD I am concerned about the consequences. I don’t think I was a bad PhD student (I have 7 publications , teacher several courses and have a government funded PhD grant). So my questions are:


Will it give a bad impression? 
Will  it have severe consequences on my further career (for example in industry).
Will it give a bad impression?


Lots of people quit their PhDs.  It's not a big deal.  But I suppose finishing makes a better impression of yourself.

Quitting your PhD creates a negative impression of your university and supervisor.  However, that shouldn't stop you from doing what is best for you.


  Will it have severe consequences on my further career (for example in industry).


Only if you want a job that requires a PhD.  Most industry employers do not care if you did not compete your PhD.


  I have 7 publications


You should consider if you can complete your PhD in a very short period.  Most PhD students do not have seven publications.