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Digital Exhaustion: Why Burnout Feels Like a Permanent State for Many
A recent video by popular content creator Bella Rose, known as onlyjayus, has sparked a widespread discussion on social media regarding the pervasive issue of burnout and its perceived permanence among young adults. In the video, uploaded on September 23, 2025, Rose candidly shares her personal struggle with chronic exhaustion, despite implementing various self-care strategies. "I used to have insomnia, I sleep now and I still feel like shit," she stated, highlighting the ineffectiveness of conventional solutions. The creator also touched upon the overwhelming nature of digital life, where work, social connections, and even therapy are conducted online. "I work from home which means I live at work, and my therapy is on Zoom, and my friends are on Discord, and my girlfriend is only on Facetime," she explained, illustrating a life almost entirely confined to screens. The video has garnered significant attention, with many viewers echoing similar sentiments of feeling trapped and perpetually tired, suggesting that what is often labeled as burnout might, in fact, be a new, unfixable reality for many.
