downward spiral

noun

: a situation in which something continuously decreases or gets worse

Her life was in a downward spiral as she battled depression and addiction.

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Those buildings might not be able to get the financing needed to do upgrades, thus starting a downward spiral. —Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2023

Opposite Odenkirk, Enos stars as Hank’s wife, Lily, who as a result of Hank’s downward spiral, begins to question the choices she’s made and the direction her life is headed. —Charna Flam, Variety, 15 Feb. 2023