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I am currently 19, and a female. So my life has always been very tough. My parents are both doctors, so they have always been very busy with their work, so it was just me and my brother alone at home at 8 my brother started coaching so I used to be at home alone ... Read More
I have noticed several signs in myself that concern me, and I would like your guidance. I tend to overthink and worry excessively, particularly about how to help my mom. I often feel like I’m unable to understand what I’m learning; it takes me a long time to grasp concepts when reading. I also find ... Read More
I am 17 female living with my parents and siblings. For basically my whole life my father has been mentally chipping away at me, calling me names, invalidating my mental health issues, he yells often, and he is stubborn in that he refuses to apologize or take any accountability for what he does. Recently I’ve ... Read More
I am struggling with CPTSD due to childhood emotional neglect and sexual abuse. It remained repressed for my adulthood and I recovered my memories only a few years back. My whole world has turned upside down. Before diagnosis, I had a career path in my mind and hoped to eventually get married some day. But ... Read More
“Assalamualaikum 21F I’m not fasting during Ramadan this year. I never thought I’d reach a point where my mental health would stop me from observing it. I struggle with depression and CPTSD, and I’ve been struggling since I was 12. I managed to fast for the first five days, but on the sixth, I had ... Read More
Asalamualakium my name is [redacted] ,I have been experiencing waswas for a while now and it’s been very hard because it’s every day it challenges my belief in Islam in jinn existing everything it makes me think bad things about Allah even makes me think that some thoughts are mine and it’s been very hard ... Read More
This is a channel containing videos featuring Sr. Heather Laird. It contains videos discussing mental health topics for the Muslim community. The videos are useful for both parents and youth. Check it out here: http://therapycable.com/1955.html The accompanying website for the channel is: https://nafshealertherapy.wordpress.com/ Some videos are: http://therapycable.com/social-issues-videos/seeking-a-therapist-what-you-need-to-know.html http://therapycable.com/social-issues-videos/women-s-sexual-equality-and-equity.html http://therapycable.com/social-issues-videos/sexual-assault-awareness.html http://therapycable.com/spirituality-videos/spirituality-and-mental-wellbeing.html
I feel like as an 18-year-old female I’m really struggling with building a connection with Allah. Many people say that they feel something in salah or in sujood. But I don’t feel anything at all, and this hasn’t just started recently, it’s been happening for a while now. Even when I read Quran, I know ... Read More
As-salamu alaykum everyone, I find myself in a place of gratitude for the progress I’ve made in my journey towards healing and recovery, yet I can’t shake this persistent feeling of dissatisfaction. Despite knowing that I’ve been putting in more effort and making positive changes compared to before, I still feel far from content and ... Read More
Assalamu Alaikum,I’m reaching out here seeking guidance and support from the Stones to Bridges of Islamic Psychology. For years, I’ve been battling the aftermath of abuse, trauma, and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Only recently have I come to fully understand the extent of these struggles in my life. During moments of turmoil, I instinctively ... Read More
