I believe in literal demons so I think I can answer some of these. The reason why I believe in them is because I have met them, and even had an ongoing, but ultimately unsatisfying sexual relationship with a succibus.
My short answer is not everyone’s life is perfect, but for some people apparently it is ‘good enough’ not to question why one’s life is not how they think it should be. But for others, particularly those who notice they are missing out on things that other people seem to get so easily, they start questioning and seeking.
This questioning time is very interesting in that there will be people who try to convince you that’s normal and no need to question it. It’s just how things are.
But pushing past that, there is a period of stubbornness that you won’t accept that and will not relent till you get an answer. I would say this is the times where the demons reveal themselves, even by name, and how that has caused the very issues in one’s lives. It was a horrifying time for me and forces one to work through their demons to expel them. For me it was a time where I would be tormented in my sleep, and during the day dreading the night that was coming even to the point of trying not to sleep (btw that doesn’t work). But it is also a wonderful time of learning who one is, and also getting God’s help and meeting some great lifelong friends.
If it is growing I would say it maybe because there is so much more self exploration, such as LGBTQ, and other awareness of discriminations and how it is OK to be oneself. Less fitting into societies mold for one’s life and greater acceptance for who people are.