Hello! To whoever is reading this, I hope you’re well. For the past two months, I’ve been experiencing quite a terrible depressive episode. The first month was extremely unpleasant. I couldn’t do anything at all. I couldn’t bring myself to get out of bed, to eat, to study, or even do something I enjoy like ... Read More
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
Dear Fatima, My sister has been going through depression for a while now, and we had just found out about it about probably more than a year ago from cuts she had on her wrist. My mom was very sad but understanding and was able to get her a therapist. She has seemed to been ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I apologize if my thoughts seem messy, I’m just pouring them out on a page. I’ve been sad since I eleven, and all of a sudden I was struck with anxiety and panic. all. the. time. One day I couldn’t find my “ lucky pencil” and it threw me into what felt like ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’m a17 year old female. I’m from Pakistan, was born in Canada but I’m currently living in the Middle East. I’m not sure where exactly to start, so I apologize if this is a bit messy as my thoughts are quite jumbled up at the moment. I’ve been struggling with some things in ... Read More
Dear Fatima, AoA, 5 years ago, my life completely changed.i always wanted to become a doctor.it was my childhood dream to pursue a career in medicine.i was really passionate and obsessed with my career.every single moment I spent was thinking of being a doctor.Then, gradually I was stressed out in MDCAT(entrance exam for medicine).My condition ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I know that we must first tie our camel and leave the rest to Allah SWT. My anxiety has me trying to look for more camels to tie. Is that the case is tying my camel not just a single act and it actually doing ALL that I could? How do I know ... Read More
I am a 14 year old female, and i’m struggling with keeping myself at peace. My parents are being more verbally abusive towards me more and more everyday. It’s gotten to the point where I start to fantasize about their deaths. I live in a pretty strict home. My parents think i’m fine and just ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’m a 20-year-old girl living and studying in the U.S. I have been grieving for 2 years now. I lost my mom in 2017 and haven’t been able to fully come back to life since then. I’m so thankful to Allah for giving me hope (to meet her in afterlife) and strength to ... Read More
Dear Fatima I’m a 21 year old girl going through some of the absolute worst times of my life because of my mental health. I have been trying therapy for years with no relief in sight and I’m tired of myself. Fatima I would have killed myself with how things have been but my only ... Read More
