Feeling Overwhelmed and Hopeless

Salaam everyone. Lately, I’ve fallen back into old patterns and even done things I wouldn’t normally do. I’m just exhausted with everything, and my chest is tight from anxiety. I honestly don’t feel like living anymore, but I know taking my own life is a major sin, and I’m too scared to go through with it. A few years back, I’d think about ending things every night, and weirdly, it gave me some comfort. But now I’m at a stage where I’m totally drained. I’m drifting away from Islam, which really hurts me because I don’t want that. I’m not sure why I’m sharing this, but whenever I try to talk to someone, they brush off my feelings. I don’t want to be a burden on my family. What do you brothers and sisters do when you’re feeling this low?

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sister2h

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Idk where you are, but please reach out to a Muslim hotline if it's too dark. They get it without judging. You matter.

sister2h

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This was me. I started journaling my duas, it felt weird at first but helped empty my brain.

sister1h

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Ya Allah, your words could be mine. When I'm that low, I just cry in sujood. No words, just tears. May Allah ease your pain.

sister59m

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Sister, your pain is real, but you're so brave for sharing. Reciting 'Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel' over and over anchors me.

sister23m

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Pls talk to a therapist, there's no shame. Our mental health is part of our health. It saved me when I was drowning.

sister3m

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I hear you. Exhaustion of the soul is the worst. Can you do one small sunnah a day? Even smiling at someone counts.

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