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What does it mean?
The speaker feels completely depleted of physical and financial resources. It expresses a state of total exhaustion.
In plain terms
I have no money or health left.
What can you take from it?
Exhaustion comes when resources run out.

Where it applies

  • addiction recovery
  • financial crisis
  • health decline

Putting it to work

  • recognize signs of depletion
  • plan for resource sustainability

Questions to consider

  • How do you know when you are running out?
  • What support exists when you are depleted?

Another view

This sentiment ignores potential for recovery or external aid.

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