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8h ago

Feeling mentally heavy this Ramadan

Assalamu alaikum. Even though I'm managing to fast every day (alhamdulillah, it's about 12 hours), my heart feels kind of empty. I'm going through a lot of stress right now and find myself crying almost daily-my shoulders are literally hurting from all the tension. I've sadly missed some prayers while fasting (mostly Isha, and today Fajr for the first time this Ramadan) and kept telling myself I'd do Taraweeh, but I've missed it three nights in a row. Not sure how to keep my spirits up; it's really tough. There are some things I'm trying to work on, but I can't focus well. Switching between tasks is hard for me, and that was an issue even before Ramadan. I've been without a job for almost 8 months, so that's adding to the struggle. Everything's just piling up to where even little setbacks, mistakes, or inconveniences make me break down. I'm also having a hard time making dua and not sure what to do about it.

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7h ago

Your heart is heavy but you're still fasting. That's strength. Make dua, even if it's just 'Ya Allah, help me.' He listens.

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7h ago

Totally get the feeling. The stress + fasting combo is no joke sometimes. Maybe try just one small thing at a time instead of thinking about everything you've missed?

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6h ago

The job search struggle is real and it drains you. May Allah ease your affairs and grant you something better soon. For now, be gentle with yourself.

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6h ago

I'm in a similar place this Ramadan. It's okay. Allah's mercy is vast, especially this month. The fact you're fasting through this is huge.

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5h ago

Sending you so much love sis. Please don't be too hard on yourself - Allah knows your struggles and sees your efforts. This is your ibadah right now, bearing this with patience. You're not alone.

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