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by datameta 399 days ago
I think what you're describing is well encapsulated by a term I heard a few days ago - boreout.
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I think the difference is that burnout can even be for things you're excited about and want to do, but subconsciously don't want to do for other reasons, e.g. the task/project goes against your ethics but you're pushing past that anyway, so your mind tries to stop you through stopping your body, e.g. fatigue or pain.