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		doubled112 on July 20, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Burnout I interpreted toxin and toxicity as a metaphor for whatever you were doing that was burning you out.

eldude on July 20, 2022 [–]

Yes. Toxicity was meant figuratively. Another way to put it is…

Burnout is your subconscious mind highjacking your body bc whatever you’re putting your efforts into isn’t worth it at a baser needs level.

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