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When spiritual practice intensifies psychological suffering

I joined a meditation group to help with depression but now I am having dark night of the soul experiences that feel worse than my original depression.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The path meant to heal has led you deeper into the darkness you sought to escape.

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