The Fog and the Flashlight: What Burnout Actually Looks Like Burnout is a sneaky thief. It does not always show up as a dramatic breakdown. Sometimes, it shows up as "the fog." You sit down to write a paper, and suddenly, three hours have passed, and all you have done is reorganize your Spotify playlists and look at a weird rash on your arm. Real student burnout happens when you are overextended without enough rest, support, or a plan to handle the pressure. It stems from a toxic cocktail of poor time management, lack of boundaries, and the belief that you have to do everything perfectly right now.

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