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I’m from India and a high school muslimah.

I’m from India and a high school muslimah.

Assalamu alaikum sister Fatima. Actually my problem is a common problem among the youth but for me this thing is a very very serious one. I probably think for months I am having problems with my emotional and mental state because of my parents and school. There are only three in my family. me, my ... Read More
 
My Muslim dad has a stroke that is getting a lot worse and absolutely refuses to receive any medical intervention.

My Muslim dad has a stroke that is getting a lot worse and absolutely refuses to receive any medical intervention.

His vision is getting worse, his speech is getting slurred, he is falling a lot lately, and his body is very weak. At first, the stroke was only numbness, but as the months pass, he is getting worse and worse, not to mention he refuses to stop smoking. He is living with me in the ... Read More
 
I need help with my illness

I need help with my illness

Hello Fatima; I’m currently 18 and am an Asian female. Last year, i discovered I have PCOS and ever since then my life has gone downhill. almost my PCOS is mild and i only experience hair loss, it has really been getting to me. Especially since i come from a culture where hair is so ... Read More
 
Struggle for nothing

Struggle for nothing

I have been in counseling for a long time. I’ve tried many different medications. I’ve seen different psychiatrists, doctors, specialists. I have tried herbal supplements, omega 3, acupuncture, massage, meditation/mindfulness, biofeedback. You name it! I’m starting to think I should just admit myself into the behavioral center again. But even THAT didn’t do me any ... Read More
 
Extreme Anxiety

Extreme Anxiety

Dear Fatima, I’m a 17 year old girl going through a period of extreme anxiety. I have been taking medication for 2-3 years because I have ADD and it is supposed to make me concentrate better. My parents don’t force me to take it but they always give it to me every morning and when ... Read More
 

“I thought all there was to life was being like someone else. Truth is, everything you could ever need is within you.”

“I thought all there was to life was being like someone else. Truth is, everything you could ever need is within you. I started acknowledging all the strength and courage I possessed. I started to pray to God and acknowledged the connection I felt. I turned life around for the better and told myself, I am ... Read More
 

“I saw you talking about how much of an inspiration she was to you and how she helped you to take your wig off”

Wow, your video is so inspiring. I saw you on Demi’s documentary on MTV, I actually teared up when I saw you talking about how much of an inspiration she was to you and how she helped you to take your wig off. It was also amazing to see how much you moved demi, you ... Read More
 
Can Depression in Teens be Diagnosed with a Blood Test?

Can Depression in Teens be Diagnosed with a Blood Test?

Click below to see original article in Times Magazine: A Blood Test to Diagnose Depression in Teens? By Alexandra Sifferlin When it comes to diagnosing depression in teens, differentiating mental illness from normal mood swings can be difficult. But it can be a crucial diagnosis, given that untreated depression in youth makes them more vulnerable ... Read More