Assalamu Alaikum - Feeling Overwhelmed and Lost
Assalamu Alaikum, I’m a young adult dealing with depression and a lot of stress. My depression seems to come from problems with my mother, and the stress is mostly from not knowing what the future holds and worrying about how I’ll support myself. Right now I have a roof over my head and food, but I don’t feel respected by my family. My sister made serious accusations against me, and my older sister saw it happen and knew I hadn’t done anything wrong. My brother‑in‑law also accused me and turned the family against me. My father was verbally abusive to my mother, and my mother relies on medication - she cares enough to feed me but isn’t strong enough to stand up for me. I tried to OD on antidepressants but was saved. Now the thoughts of ending my life keep coming back and I feel like there’s no way out. I’m really struggling and don’t know what to do. Please make dua for me. I would appreciate any advice on how to cope with these feelings, where to find support from a Muslim perspective, or practical steps I can take to stay safe and get help. I’m open to suggestions about speaking to a trusted imam, a Muslim counselor, or local support services, and how to involve family or community safely. JazakAllah khair.