Existential depression is not just a clinical condition, but a deep search for purpose in the midst of life's most trying moments - the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, ageing and illness, career disappointments or overall dissatisfaction with life. As someone who values deep philosophical introspection, I know firsthand the profound and all-encompassing nature of this experience. It can feel like a spiritual emergency, leaving one feeling numb and lost, searching for meaning and answers to life's biggest questions.