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Scenario

Why spiritual practice can worsen depression

My depression has gotten worse since I started intensive spiritual practice, and I can't tell if it's purification or if devotion is somehow making me more miserable.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The opening of the heart through devotion can initially intensify buried pain before healing can occur.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Bhakti — Hindu devotional love?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.