nervous exhaustion
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The duchess emerged after a seven-week stay in hospital for what palace officials described at the time as "nervous exhaustion".
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
Always high-strung, he was prone to mysterious fainting spells and periods of nervous exhaustion, which led some to question his dedication.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
Chastain declared, referring to an incident in 1989, when Lewis was playing Hamlet at London’s National Theatre and, citing nervous exhaustion, quit the run in mid-performance, never to act onstage again.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2023
For voters, it’s a recipe for nervous exhaustion.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2017
The result is poor work, but, above all, a waste of nerve force and energy that leads up to nervous symptoms and eventually nervous exhaustion.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
