Navigating Faith and Mental Health: My Personal Journey
Assalamu alaikum, I reverted to Islam many years ago, but after practicing for about two years, I started experiencing hallucinations and was diagnosed with schizophrenia, which has no cure or relief. This made me feel so terrible that I stopped praying for a long time. During that period, I even explored different religions, sometimes switching every single day-I know it sounds crazy. Even through all that, as someone who thinks deeply about things, I truly felt in my heart that Islam is the right path. I realized this fully, without any doubt. Looking back, when I first reverted, I wasn’t as aware as I am now, and maybe that added to my struggles. After doing a lot of self-reflection, here’s what I’ve come to understand: I love my family very much, but they aren’t Muslim and they do a lot of things that are haram. Since I know Islam is the truth, I can’t help but worry about them. That concern has created a real conflict in my mind, but I keep reminding myself that Allah knows best. Sorry for the long and jumbled thoughts-I would really appreciate any advice you might have.