Existential Depression in Gifted Adults (Audio Essay)

About this episode

This episode explores the theme of existential depression in gifted adults and the internal struggles they face despite appearing competent on the surface.

Full Text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/existential-depression/ Sometimes, you have a lingering, niggling sense that says you are capable of more than your life currently reflects. Perhaps you wake up with a quiet, persistent hum that whispers you are in the wrong city, the wrong company, the wrong room. You function well on the surface, meeting obligations and appearing competent, but underneath there is a constant awareness that you are hemorrhaging meaning, that something essential remains ...

People in this episode

Host: Imi Lo

Topics covered

• existential depression
• gifted adults
• mental health
• self-awareness
• meaning in life

Keywords

• existential depression
• gifted adults
• mental health
• self improvement
• meaning

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