精神内耗

jīng shén nèi hào
nounIntermediate mental exhaustion from overthinking
informal

A state of mental fatigue caused by excessive self-reflection, overthinking, or internal conflict, often leading to decreased productivity and emotional burnout.

职场中的精神内耗让许多人感到压力巨大。

Workplace mental exhaustion causes immense stress for many people.

💡

This term reflects modern societal pressures and the psychological toll of overthinking in competitive environments.

Collocations

职场精神内耗workplace mental exhaustion社交精神内耗social mental exhaustion

Related Phrases

躺平phrase
lying flat (rejecting societal pressure)
内卷phrase
involution (excessive competition)

💡Pro Tip

Modern Usage

This term is widely used in discussions about mental health, workplace culture, and social media stress.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While useful, overusing this term can trivialize genuine mental health struggles.

📖Word Origin

A modern Chinese neologism combining '精神' (mind/spirit) and '内耗' (internal consumption), reflecting the psychological strain of modern life.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe the mental toll of competitive workplaces, social media pressure, or personal overthinking. Can be applied to both individual and societal contexts.

Word Breakdown

精神
mind/spirit
root
+
内耗
internal consumption
root
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