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Protecting Your Own Mental Health While Supporting Others: An Islamic Perspective

Assalamu alaikum, dear brothers and sisters. I've been going through a tough time with my mental health and imaan, and I notice my friends are struggling too. But I often hold back from helping them. I once poured all my energy into someone's well-being and ended up neglecting my own. Is it haram to step back from supporting others with their mental health to protect my own? JazakAllah khair for any advice.

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Salam! Allah doesn’t burden a soul beyond its capacity. Sometimes we gotta step back and heal. There’s barakah in protecting your own mental health, ukhti.

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You’re not alone. It’s sunnah to balance. The Prophet used to retreat to cave Hira for peace. It’s ok to recharge.

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It’s not haram, sis. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first so you can actually be there for others later.

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