Fatigue is often framed as a simple energy deficit, a message from the body that the battery is running low. The interpretation being: a problem to solve with more sleep, better , or a new supplement. But what if persistent fatigue is not just a mechanical malfunction, but an intelligent signal from the body and mind? Emerging research suggests that chronic fatigue, in all its forms and guises, often reflects deeper misalignments in how we live, think, and respond to our body and environments. Rather than seeing exhaustion as a flailing or faulty battery, we might begin to view it as a message, one that invites curiosity, not just correction., Burnout is not just physical exhaustion but a state of emotional, physical, and mental fatigue caused by prolonged stress. An existential crisis, on the other hand, is an inner conflict related to issues of life purpose, direction, and overall meaning., Existential exhaustion is when you're emotionally and mentally fatigued and can’t find life meaningful. Here, read the symptoms of existential exhaustion and how to fight it..