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From the times of my early teenage years I was continuously stressed and unhappy of varies aspects in my life I straight away began to develop eczema which I still suffer from the marks and scars it had left. It's not the past I am worried about now it's the future that hunts me. In the last three years I haven't done much in my life this I see as the root of my problem now. From last year I lost weight dramatically I also suffered from obvious hair loss although because of the nature of my hair has great volume the effect doesn't look bad but it shows in my hairline.
Researching through I now believe I was depressed as I used to cry a lot for basically nothing, but now I image things and build them up from tiny every day situations I have even become so self conscious to the fact I someti8mes believe there is someone following my actions. recently I have even gone to the measure of contracting an individual asking them to confirm a what I was imaging is real although I haven't received any responses back obviously however I can't help but think it's true somehow although I am pretty sure all the other stories were false as my sister and friend continuously assure me it hasn't taken place. So far I have builded up three stories from simple things that I know had happened in the past. It's extra difficult for me because to start with I hardly ever remember things and even my childhood.

I know this could possibly mean a beginning to bipolar disorder and to stop my self heading towards it I have decided not to continue with my studies after my final year ending in about a month I have decided to change my course at uni after taking a big break as gap year. alhumdillah I have a great family and as an individual I count my self blessed with many things others cry for or envy from personality to intelligence alhumdillah. I just wanted to ask how can I defeat this situation and stop it growing to hunt me, apart from praying and reading Quran. Willing going abroad back to my country of birth help things or shall I stay and work.
thanks for any replies
salaam

Can you summarize your problem?

A'salaam Alekom

It sounds as though you might need to see a doctor. Don't feel ashamed or shy, sometimes chemicals in our brain are out of balance and this is not in your control but are caused by events in our life that overwhelm our brain. There are ways to cure depression. I also think you eczema, weight, and hair loss is probably due to stress. Go see a doctor. InshaAllah things will be alright.

Don't forget to pray to Allah swt for help as well. I'm happy you are giving yourself a year to relax.

Well, i don't have a problem that's the problem i cann't figure out why am i so stressed, like i said i have a great loving family am happy with who iam and iam bright enough to get the career i want. i haven't see my doctor yet but my sister made an appointment to for me, however the symptoms of bipolar fit how i feel.

Please pray to Allah and never give up. I would like to suggest to you that you should a number of selections of verses of the Qur’an and du`a’ below. May Allah heal your illness.....Ameen.

I give below a number of selections of verses of the Qur’an and du`a’ which you can recite on a regular basis:

1) Al-Fatihah

2) Last three chapters of the Qur’an (i.e., Surahs 112, 113, 114)

3) Ayat al-Kursi (i.e., Al-Baqarah: 255)

Besides the above, repeat the following du`a’s on a regular basis both in the morning and evening three times or more:

1) Bismillahi alladhi la yadurru ma`a ismihi shay’un fi al-ardi wa la fi as-sama’i wa huwa as-sami`u al-`alim

(In the name of Allah; with His name, nothing whatsoever on earth or heaven can inflict any harm; He is All-Hearing and All-Knowing).

2) Hasbiya Allahu la ilaha illa huwa `alayhi tawakkaltu wahuwa rabbu al-`arshi al-`azhim

(Allah suffices me; there is no god but He; in Him I place my sole trust; He is the Lord of the mighty Throne).

3) Allaahumma ini a`duhu bika min hamazati ash-shayatin wa a`udhu bika rabbi an yahdurun

(O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the whisperings of Satan; my Lord, I seek refuge in You from their presence around me).

4) A`udhu bi `izzati Allahi wa qudratihi mimma ajidu wa uhadhiru

(I seek refuge in Allah’s glory and power from the affliction and pain I experience and suffer from).

It is important to remember that du`a’ and dhikr will only benefit when it comes from a heart that firmly believes in Allah, and thus cherishes firm conviction in Allah’s power and sovereignty.”

Please read this dua':

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. My Allah I ask Thee quick recovery or else endurance on Thy trial
from this world towards Thy Mercy.

why dont you visit a psychiatrist?along side prying to Allah and supplicating to Him

and oh when you are looking for a psychiatrist,i would suggest you visit a muslim one

Thanks to sisters isha and bint ali for you replies and thanks to brother wiseguy for the constructive duas and verses may Allah make me a firm believer.

Assalam alaikum

after reading And re reading.

I have to say Alhamdulillah firstly the positive thing is that you know there is no issue.

It is just a made up stress..
So Say Alhamdulillah ..

Secondly, Medically speaking, Suffering from bi polar, or any other psychological problem can not be really diagnosed by a person himself/herself. So relax until you have your appointment.

I have been around councelling in my personal life though i myself suffer from Psychological disorders and Physical brain disorders.. Alhamdulillah ala kull e haal

Sister start being Positive. It has helped me and the people i have been councelling alot. Until your appointment do 1 thing .. When you wake in the morning look at yourself in the mirror and say 10 times to your self I have no stress.. Do it every time you see yourself in a mirror ..

And well dunt forget to seek Allah's help and the Doctors Advice..

May Allah heal you at teh earliest..

Jazak Allah khairan wa ahsanul jaza
Wa Taqabbal Allah minna wa minkum
Wa Assalam Alaikum

Umm e sarwat

Asalam Sister , few years back in USA i was depressed upto the extent that my heart was not here , life look like
a hell and i used to cry at daily bases , i was fed up with my life , loosing jobs at regular intervals etc
i went back to my country , i struggle and get the qualification i needed , i was hired despite of bad job market
in a project , now i dont have job but this time i am not depressed , i am actively searching for it
and trying all my energies in it ,also seeking guidance from Allah , also a very important factor
mostly when we are depressed , loosing our families , jobs , any disaster in life normally we
go back toward Allah , pray , dua , etc , in my last few months how many times i did ALLAH zikar ,
How many Times i listen and recite Quran is something which make me feel happy
despite my family and job problems i feel strong , i know what ever happens ,its from our
soul provider and creator , only ALLAH can protect me , only ALLAH can harm me and only ALLAH can
give me whatever i want , this is my approach towards life now , i know what ever ALLAH do is
full of Wisdom and HIKMA which we human can never understand , we can only pray , seek his guidance ,
and make dua , my advise
1) You should go to the Doctor , psychiatrist , and discuss your issue , it can be a disorder of any thing
in your brain , it can be a psychological disorder , don't be shy and afraid , it happen to majority of
people ,type of phobia etc

2) Pray and make dua , recite Quran ,Understand Quran , try to seek knowledge about ALLAH

3) beside being a good Muslima try to do some thing positive what ever you like make an objective

and be focused on it ,

4) help people around you , teach children Quran , help children in studies , help old people in your

relatives , neighbors etc ,

5) donate some thing to poor people if you have money or clothes etc

6) take care of your health , exercise and walk etc will have positive effects on your brain and health

wish you best of luck and ALLAHHAFIZ

Thanks