The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:
Disclaimer: We will discuss suicide-related topics in this episode. If you or someone you know is struggling with these issues, please seek professional help immediately. You're not alone, and support is available. This podcast provides information and support but is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Your well-being matters and help is accessible.
This week's episode features my SENIOR colleague, close friend, psychiatrist, and former co-host of The More Sibyl Podcast, Doc Ayomide. Our discussion delves into the sensitive and complex subject of "Dark Nights of the Soul," which is the primary focus of our episode.
We explore the concept of "Dark Nights of the Soul" from spiritual and non-spiritual perspectives. This term signifies a profound spiritual and psychological experience that individuals go through, often to draw them closer to God, but not exclusively so. We dive deep into the spiritual aspect of these dark moments while addressing their relationship to depression in a non-spiritual context.
Additionally, we examine the core existential assumptions, deeply held beliefs about life that cannot always be scientifically proven. For example, the belief in the equality of all humans is one such assumption. We also differentiate between active suicidality, which involves active planning for suicide, and passive suicidality, which encompasses the desire or thoughts of ending one's life without taking immediate action.
Towards the conclusion of our conversation, Doc Ayomide and I provide insights into how people can support their family or friends going through dark moments or nearing them. We discuss the delicate balance between waiting out these moments and the possibility of sinking into depression, the role of medications, and the tough decisions about what to let go of and what to hold on to. We stress the importance of hope and encourage those experiencing dark moments to remain hopeful. Doc Ayomide also highlights the significance of observance of seemingly happy individuals, as they might be concealing a history of pain or sadness.
In summary, our episode covers the multifaceted aspects of "Dark Nights of the Soul" and offers guidance on supporting and maintaining hope during challenging times.
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