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Laughed at in public-my anxiety is through the roof...

Assalamu alaikum warahmatullah. Since last September, I’ve been noticing random folks laughing at me for no clear reason. At first I brushed it off, but it’s been getting worse. Now I can’t even step out without feeling mocked. It’s really messing with my mental health. I’ve asked my family and close friends, and they always say, “We don’t see anything odd about you.” Some have even called me names I won’t repeat here. I can’t figure out what’s triggering it, but once I caught someone staring and asked him directly. He said my hair looked funny. I went to a barber right away, and as expected, he saw nothing wrong. Do any of you brothers and sisters think this could be from the evil eye? I literally avoid going anywhere now. I try to suppress my emotions and not react, but it’s a losing battle. May Allah bless you all.

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Bro, don't let this mess with your head. It could be waswasa from shaytan making you paranoid. Keep your morning and evening adhkar, and trust in Allah. InshaAllah it'll pass.

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Lol hair looked funny? That barber would've noticed if something was off. Sounds like that guy was just messing with you. Don't give random people that much power over your peace of mind.

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Been there. Some days you feel like everyone's staring. Might just be your anxiety blowing things up. When I feel off, I remind myself 'HasbunAllahu wa ni'mal wakeel'. Works wonders, alhamdulillah.

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I've struggled with social anxiety, and the more you focus on it, the worse it gets. Try shifting your attention outward-look at people with a smile, make dua in your heart for them. Takes practice but helps a ton.

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Evil eye is real, akhi. Make your ruqya recitations and give sadaqah. The Prophet said the evil eye can send a man to his grave. Don't ignore it, but don't obsess-tie your camel and rely on Allah.

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