(using a throwaway account for obvious reason...

so i am finishing my phd in biology and i notice that whenever i am super busy, engaged with experiments, paper writing etc. i am 100% fine - fully functional, smart and shape (kinda lol

but when i am in a "dryer" spell, like i have less exp going on, fewer papers to write/read, my life is chiller prob weird to say, i become quite "unstable", for example i def get hornier, and also my emotions are less stable, like i feel like getting upset or annoyed much easier.

i am single atm and doing my research oversea, i have some friends but generally it's a bit hard to tell them about this - they might think i am not just a wild scientist but also a weirdo i guess lol

anyone can relate or could give some insights ?

thanks

TLDR: I feel horny, upset, uncomfortable when i am free and don't have work to do, how to cope with that ?