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
Dear Fatima, Asslamualaikum, this is the first time I’m posting on this website. This is the first time I’m writing about what I’m feeling. A little about my self, I am a Male, I am 20, I attend college, I am on the hinges of dropping out and doing nothing for the rest of my ... Read More
Assalamualaikium, This is the sister that posted the reflection. I would just like to say JazakaAllah to all that have replied to my posting. Your words of advice are more than you can imagine to me. I dont really share my feelings with anyone and was feeling overwhelmed one day and decided to post on ... Read More
Click below to see original article on My Sahana website Supporting Others: Are You Being Helpful or Dismissive? Seeing a loved one suffering from stress, anxiety, grief or depression can be heartbreaking. It can be difficult to know what to do or how to react. You may wish to fix the situation or take on some of ... Read More
Click below to see original article on The Islamic Monthly website: Muslim…and Bipolar! Coping with Mental Illness today By Noura Rockwood In the summer of 1999, I took my shahada in a small, sunlit room in Illinois. I was 13 years old, and had spent the prior year trying to end my own life. Fueled by a feeling ... Read More
Dear sister or brother, Know that you are not alone in this struggle. Many people go through such hard difficulties (as yourself), and I find these people to be the most beautiful. Because it is through struggle we really learn to become better people. You are not a loser. The fact that you haven’t cut ... Read More
I have been dealing with depression and aniety my entire life. I started noticing signs of ocd when I was 8 years old but didnt realize what was wrong with me,and since I have parents who were too busy to pay attention I realized for myself why I had to repeat things over and over ... Read More
— Though roses and lillies and tulips are each beautiful on their own, the most beautiful of gardens is the most diverse. May we always see the beauty in diversity, knowing the best in the garden of humanity is where we all come together happily with our different appearances, beliefs, and personalities. — Though it ... Read More
While God continuously sends us one lifeboat after the next, in all shapes and forms, most often our hearts are scrambling in fear so we overlook them all. May Allah (God) bless our hearts to trust Him, calmly open our eyes and patiently persevere so we can live the beauty of life. 🙂
Click below to access the full article on MySahana Organization website: Tips to Find a Counselor/Therapist Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, especially if it is your first time. Because of the stigma associated with mental health, personal referrals are rarely made and each client is left up to themselves to find the ... Read More
