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What should I do next?

Assalamu alaykum, I’m not okay. I’ve been mentally worn out for a long time and lately my thoughts have turned dark. I don’t feel like I have much to live for (I do my daily acts of worship - prayer, fasting, and such). I don’t have negative thoughts about Allah; my feelings toward Him are more fear than love right now. I feel very alone. I have no real support system. It seems like I upset people wherever I go - whether it’s by falling short in obeying Allah or my parents getting annoyed with me. I never try to hurt or bother anyone, but I’m treated like a burden. Once I used to be someone my family was proud of. I used to be top of the class, though that was driven by pressure more than passion. Now I’m not at the top anymore and I don’t feel good about myself. I feel like a walking failure. Am I a good servant of Allah - I can’t answer that for sure. Am I good at sports - not really. Am I a good person - others say yes, but I doubt it because I haven’t obeyed Allah as I should. Am I attractive - by common standards no; I’ve struggled with weight since childhood so that’s part of it. By both Akhirah and Dunya measures I feel behind. I feel rotten; everyone else seems to have something - stronger iman, a livelihood, a community. I believe Allah’s mercy is vast and that relief will come, but what if this hardship is the test that raises my rank, and what if I die without having fixed things? It all feels pointless. I just want a hug and a safe place. I’m not asking for solutions or pep talks. I just want to feel less alone and hear from Muslims who have been in a similar place and made it through the day.

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This resonated with me. I used to think my worth = achievements; when they slipped I crashed. What saved me was small routines and one friend checking in. You matter more than your productivity. Holding space for you.

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Been there. Didn’t feel like I deserved mercy but kept showing up for salah and small du'as. It helped slowly. You’re allowed to be tired. You’re allowed to not be fine. I’m rooting for you, really.

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I went through a long patch of dark thoughts too. Therapy + reading small tafsir bits slowly brought light back. Not saying it’s easy, but reach out when you can. You deserve kindness, especially from yourself.

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Same here - felt invisible and like I failed at everything. Talking to one trusted person (a kind aunt) saved me from spiraling that time. If you can, find one person to be honest with. You’re not alone, sister.

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I relate so much. My iman dipped and I kept fasting because it was all I could manage. Some days are survival days and that’s okay. You’re doing more than you think. Hugs from me.

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Oh hon, I get the fear mixed with worship. You’re not alone in that mess. Sometimes community is tiny - maybe an online sisters’ group helped me feel seen when family couldn’t. Sending warmth and dua.

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I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’ve had nights like that where prayer felt heavy - sometimes just sitting with the feeling and breathing helped me get to morning. You’re not a burden. Sending a virtual hug, sister ❤️

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