This is for user named Spirit who private messaged me, I'm not allowed to PM anyone back yet because I'm too new, but you asked "how long does the dark night of the soul take?" I PM-ed but found I couldn't send it. Here's the answer, and if anyone knows the user Spirit, let this person know the answer is here:

Hi, it was a long one. It lasted a little more than a year, pretty bleak, but slowly things started changing, and then the life mission began, small steps at a time. So don't worry, it will pass. In the meantime, just read, study, hone your skills and wait gracefully (easier said than done, I know). Just keep the faith. It will pass.

Thanks for your kind words about my posts, I'm enjoying discovering this forum, nice people, nice place, I like how no one is rude to each other. I like The Attitude here. Respectful to the medicines and respectful to each other, nice vibe!

Blessings!
Christine Breese

That was me. And I've been through it, was just curious how long it lasted for you. Mine lasted almost a year btw. I just wanted to talk about it really, because I feel your posts.

Still been in a negative/ anxious state looking for answers.

There is no other than you. Ofcourse you can always imagine that you are.
Art of focusing as Abraham hicks once said.
Its just up to u whether or not u take the oppertunity and go thru this hardship , as slowly u will unravel the tricks of the mind. Not all are an illusion but if ur brain is bored/scarred ot just does not know what the hell is going on. Then dont worry, there is always the good in you who knows what to is riight at the exact moment.
I hope this helps

Edit: ohh yeah , follow the heart not always the brain