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Need to get this off my chest and ask for advice

As-salamu alaykum, everyone. I'm pretty young, I guess that's how you'd describe me. I'm going through a really tough patch. I feel awful about myself in every way, and my life's a complete mess. I grew up in a very abusive home, and being the eldest comes with all these expectations I'm supposed to meet. I don't have a good relationship with my parents or siblings, and I just stay locked in my room all day. My studies are going terribly, I'm failing, and I can't focus on anything-my head always hurts. I keep falling into sins, and no matter how hard I try to stop, I end up back in the same pit. I haven't been praying much, only Jummah. Over a year ago, I was praying five times a day and didn't miss a single Salah for eight months, but now I don't know what's gotten into me. I can't seem to fear Allah or worry about the sins I'm committing, even though I know how bad they are. I want to come back to prayer, but I keep failing. I tried to start again last Friday, but I only managed Fajr and Jummah, and then I lost track of the other prayers and missed them, and I haven't prayed since. I feel so guilty. I'm stressed about my future-whether I'll get good grades, get into a good university, and find a good job. My father is quite old and close to retirement, and I worry if I'll be able to provide for my family after him. We're not doing well financially now, even though we used to be well-off. This worry keeps me up all night, I can't study, I lose focus, and I've lost so much weight. I used to go to the gym, but now I just hate myself and what my life has become. People I thought were close turned out not to be, and everyone has left me, so I don't know how to help myself with everything piling up. I'm in tears writing this. I just want to be a normal guy, at peace, close to Allah. I don't know what's happening to me-I feel very suicidal sometimes, and I'm sorry for venting. Thank you if you read all this, I truly appreciate it :)

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Assalamu alaykum. The fact that you care this much shows there's khayr in you. Focus on Fajr and Isha first, and the rest will follow insha'Allah. And please, talk to someone-a local imam or a trustworthy brother. You don't have to carry this alone.

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Brother, you're not alone in this. Shaytan wants you to feel hopeless, but Allah's mercy is vast. Start with wudu and just two rak'ahs, even if it feels forced. That tiny step can break the cycle. I've been there.

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Man, I feel you. That numbness is real. Wallahi, our iman dips, but your fight means something. Don't let guilt crush you-guilt itself is a sign of faith. Make sincere tawbah now, don't delay, and your heart will soften again.

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