The phrase "same malaise" refers to experiencing or feeling the exact same negative emotions or problems as someone else. It suggests that both individuals are dealing with the same kind of distress or discontentment. Full definition
Worse still, it is a business model copied across the continent, such that the entire winter resort business now faces the same malaise. (canadianbusiness.com)
Harvey Cox's use of images suffers from the same malaise. (religion-online.org)
The opening stretch of «Philomena» is a little shaky in places — there are some big laughs, but it feels like Frears is still suffering from the same malaise that led to «Cheri» and «Lay The Favorite,» with the editing feeling wonky and Sixsmith's storyline taking a while to find its groove. (indiewire.com)