When I was first diagnosed with bipolar, faith was a strong factor in helping me hang on. Regrettably I didn’t always make the practical connection on how it could help me, and was overly invested in medicines, doctors and social outlets. Until I internalized that Islam was the primary key for well being, and all [...]

Salaam sis, I was just wondering how you deal with the depressive stage when you can’t get yourself to do anything? How do you find the motivation to get moving and get back to normal activities? Broad questions, I know but any thoughts, suggestions are welcome. Wa alaikum asalam Sis, I hope you are feeling [...]

Ever wonder why so many Muslims are struggling with pornography, masturbation and other sexual struggles? The reason is they are making these very same DANGEROUS mistakes repeatedly over and over again. Watch the mistakes in the Recovery Journey Disaster video here Make sure you watch it today because I’ll be sharing with you the next video in Zeyad’s series soon so [...]

Hey salam, I’ve been having a rough week… Lately, I’ve just been fluctuating up and down. No real sense of stability in my life. Some days I feel great other days I feel terrible and useless. I’ve been thinking of stopping my medications. I keep hearing things that make me feel like what I’ve went [...]

1) Ask Allah, He Listens Turn all your anxieties, all your fears, problems and each concern into a Dua. In a way it’s one more reason Allah swt has given you to submit to him. Allah is listening to your cries, he knows what is in your heart, but He wants you to ask Him [...]

Pregnancy and childbirth are unique experiences that Allah SWT has created for women. These events can either bring moments of happiness or sadness to a woman and her family. Often, following childbirth, many women find their mood fluctuating – from happiness to sadness. They may feel a little down, find it difficult concentrating, or have changes [...]

Whether it’s your first child or your third, the feeling is always the same – anticipation, excitement and a whole lot of nerves. You’ve been counting down to the due date ever since your pregnancy test turned out positive. After months of waiting, Allah SWT finally bestows on you a beautiful little amanah. One look [...]

Currently, I am hooked on this du’a. It’s the best spiritual antidepressant out there. Take it as often as needed. Unlike other pills, there is no harm in overdosing on this one. It can also be used for loneliness or when you’re afraid to go to sleep. I still take my pills. Balance is key [...]

How does it feel to be walking on stable ground one day, and the next day it feels like you are being swollowed by a giant sink hole. Going down and down slowly till you feel you can’t farther go any further. The days are darker. You withdraw from people.You may lay in bed. Motivation [...]

We took her to the psychiatrist and they gave her some anti psychotics. We were referred to a centre that specialized in mental health, but it took several weeks for them to get in touch with us. Within a week of taking the pills, alhamdulillah, she was better. She realized that what she was thinking [...]