Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

This essay delves into the Jungian concept of the dark night of the soul, which is a period of conscious suffering that results in increased wholeness, empowerment, and purpose in life. This article also examines depth psychological ideas on the self and individuation, as well as ideas about the teleological role of pain and conscious suffering in connection to the dark night of the soul. According to Jungian theory, a conflict between the Self and the ego that results in excruciating pain is what leads to suicide. This article emphasizes that Jung’s idea of the dark night of the soul demonstrates the transformative potential of the psyche, which can be understood as a spiritual journey that results in spiritual growth. In order to ultimately break free from the darkness and gain a fresh perspective on who we are, it forces us to face our inner demons and face our shadow. Psychache becomes meaningful when it is seen as a means of achieving self-awareness. This viewpoint releases suffering from hopelessness thoughts and gives it a purpose. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the most common cause of suicide is psychache coupled with hopelessness. In the dark night of the soul, one opens up to the suffering, letting go of the uncertainty, believing that something is occurring. A new relationship to psyche results from learning to be fully present to suffering. Awareness of this process eliminates hopelessness and can prevent suicidal thoughts.