A Daoist Perspective on Depression: Understanding the Balance of Qi, Yin, and Yang

When pondering depression, most people view it as one large, overpowering affliction—sadness, heaviness, or a numbness difficult to overcome. From a Daoist standpoint, meanwhile, depression isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” infirmity. As every one of us is distinct, so are our experiences with depression; their foundations and characteristics vary. While some of us feel blocked or “stuck,” […]