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I’m a 22-year-old from Pakistan, living in Islamabad. I’m currently in my 3rd year of studying psychology. I’m originally from a village where people don’t practice Islam much. We have drifted far from the deen, and shirk was part of our family’s way of life. Alhamdulillah, Allah guided me. While I was in college, I ... Read More
Dear Stones to bridges team,I don’t know where to start . I’m 27 F did medicine at my home country and was planning to enter specialty training. I fell seriously ill when I had planned to travel. Post illness I had massive hairfall , i looked horrible . I felt horrible . My mum is ... Read More
Salam. I am a 22 year old Muslim man and I have been struggling with being motivated to continue striving each day. I actually work quite hard and have achieved quite a lot in my academic and professional career, but I find it hard to keep pushing through as I deal with chronic pain. I ... Read More
13, female, went through puberty.I am diagnosed witg depression, and Ive ben self harming and attempting suicide till I was 9, I am scared I will go to hell. Disclaimer: If this is an emergency or involves potential harm to yourself or others, please call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255). The ... Read More
Assalamu alaikum 23FI am feeling very hurt, and I feel like I am in so much despair. For context, I have really bad PTSD. I’ve been diagnosed with PTSD among other conditions, and I have crippling anxiety. I am currently in therapy. Since early 2025, or early last year, I have been praying and asking ... Read More
Dear Fatma I am struggling with fear and anxiety I feel like Islam is too heavy for me I’m using drugs to cope but I am tired I am afraid to pray everything is scary morning every day should I quit I am tired. I’m struggling with anxiety in the morning afraid of everything my ... Read More
Salam,I’m a 14 year old girl, and there are so many things wrong with me and I have so many worries but I CAN’T FIGURE THEM OUT. Ever since I was young I’ve been hyper-aware of myself and very self conscious of every thought, impulsion, situation, and I’m good at analysing problems. This might be ... Read More
Assalamu alaikum, I am 23f currently in therapy and trying to find the right combination of medication. So far, I have been diagnosed with several conditions, but the most prominent are depression, c-ptsd, anxiety, OCD, and possibly ADHD.I have been struggling with severe, debilitating depression for many years. My mind has been fighting itself since ... Read More
There’s therapy and insurance I get it but why can’t it be simple I’m someone who struggles with overthinking thoughts doubts and anxiety and it just gets worst and I struggle to find a therapist all the time I don’t have an outlet I need to breathe I need someone who understands. I’m Muslim and ... Read More
**To the Mental Health Professional / Psychologist,**I am reaching out to you on behalf of a close friend age 19 and girl who is currently experiencing a severe psychological crisis. They are in a state of profound distress, and the situation has recently escalated and worsened significantly. They feel completely misunderstood by those around them, ... Read More
