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Need help with my mental state

As-salamu alaykum. I'm seeking advice. Something from my childhood triggered a lot of major sins and bad habits. I feel intense guilt-it led to thoughts and acts I can't mention. I can't share the full truth with anyone; they'd see me as filthy and think I chose this, so I can't get proper help. My mental state is crumbling fast whenever I recall what happened and what I did. I feel like a stranger to myself, but many of us don’t know ourselves-only Allah knows us better. Alhamdulillah, Allah brought me from darkness into light! But the one habit He helped me quit, I fall back into when stressed or out of control. Doing it reminds me of that childhood event-since I couldn't control what happened, I can control stopping the habit, even though Allah controls everything. I'm disgusted and keep bottling it up. When I told my mother and sister, my mother thought I was joking, and my sister dismissed it as nothing. It’s a big deal-it led me to many sins-but I can't just blame the past; my own hands committed them. Now I'm lost, feeling purposeless, just bored, crying, with nothing else to do.

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You're not alone. So many of us struggle in silence. Please don't bottle it up-write it out or make du'a in sujood. Allah knows your heart. Stay strong, habibti.

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It's heartbreaking when family dismisses our pain. Don't let their reaction invalidate your struggle. You need healing from the childhood wound. Look up 'inner child work in Islam'-some scholars talk about it.

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I feel this so deeply. May Allah ease your pain. Small steps-can you make wudu and pray two rak'ahs when the urge comes? It helps me sometimes. You're in my du'as.

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This hit hard. I've been there. Talking to a therapist who respects Islamic values helped me more than I expected. Don't lose hope-Allah is Al-Ghafur, Al-Rahim.

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May Allah grant you shifa. Remember, you’re not defined by your lowest moments. Try to think of one tiny good thing you can do today, even if it's just giving salam to a neighbor. Baby steps.

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Sis, your feelings are valid, but remember Allah's mercy is greater than any sin. Try to replace that habit with dhikr when stress hits. You’re not filthy-shaytan wants you to believe that. Seek a trusted Muslimah counselor if you can.

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Your guilt shows your iman is still there. Allah brought you from darkness once-He can do it again. Try fasting, it might help curb the habit. Rooting for you.

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