The feeling of lethargy, depression or irritation you get after being subjected to too much or unsatisfactory media, especially news media, which leads to a desire to distance yourself or cut yourself off from media for some amount of time.
Joe: Did you catch the presidential debate last night?
Matt: No, I've been suffering from media drain lately and just didn't feel like watching.
Matt: No, I've been suffering from media drain lately and just didn't feel like watching.
by Conservative_Politico July 23, 2013