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Hm.. I've never seen it do that to me (on Windows with multi GB mail storage).
Though I think there is a setting to auto compress the mail storage every so often if it will save more than X, though I can't remember the details on top of my head. If that setting is too low (e.g. if it will save more than 1mb) then it might be running very often for minimal gain.
Perhaps rummage around in there and see if it helps.
I appreciated the advice! Found the setting, which was indeed low. Raised it to 200 MB and to require manual confirmation. Today I was asked if I want to compress. The sad part is, the freezes continued in between. So this was not the cause, but thank you still.
Sorry that didn't work. Maybe also try this:
Privacy & Security --> Security --> Scam Detection
Turn off the "Tell me if the message I'm reading is a suspected email Scam"
Thanks again, though just for the record, that didn't help either. It's alright, I'm used to the Thunderbird lags. Let's stop here :)