Top content creators report burnout and feeling trapped by their audiences
A study of 54 successful online creators found many experience psychological distress from their follower relationships, a phenomenon called 'audience entanglement.' One illustrator said he would rather die than continue making the comics that built his career. The creator economy is projected to reach $500 billion, but the emotional toll is significant.
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