I'm so worried sick about myself. I find myselk in the same position every year, going through depression. I remember starting a thread last year called, 'I'm so depressed' and now I'm the same this year. I remember how hard it was to think positive, to pray, and to wait for Allah Ta'ala's help.

It was hard because I was so impatient, and I never got rid of that impatience

Can someone please help to find a solution to this on-going problem. It's very frustrating and I find myself very angry and short-tempered.

How do i learn to have patience? How do I learn to wait for Allah Ta'la's help instead of moaning all the time and complaining, crying so much and not listening to anyone. Pls help.

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well do eeevery act of worship slowly.

when you pray, take your sweet time to say eevery syllable, when you help someone and do a charitable act do it to the best. When you make dhikr say every word clearly and beautifully, rush NOTHING.


try it

Dunya is so demanding (School n work..we all need to take you advice,JazakALLAG Khair

Salam Alaikum,
i'm sure all of us have those days of down-feelings.. the same case with me.
lets try to maintain doing small deeds but on daily basis..
like reading Qur'an one page per day.
inshaAllah things will be alright. about being short-tempered,
i've had the same problem before. but i learnt that i can always encounter my anger with something better:- you can't do dhikr or salawat or read quranic verses while cursing/shouting to others at the same time right?. so that's my trick
all the best inshaAllah :-)

do mind telling the exact problem?

wat is depressin u sis?

Allah (swt) is with the Steadfast. Allah (swt) has given humans intellect so they may use it to submit to Allah (swt). Allah (swt) let's keeps your beating so may get another chance. So ask for forgiveness and begin again, Allah (swt) is Most Merciful, so do not despair. But this time, grasp onto your faith. No excuses.
I found this in someone's sig
And Seek (Allah's) help
with Sabr (patience) and Salat (prayers): it is indeed hard, except to those who
are humble" (Qur'an Al-Baqara 2:45)

yes i know it is difficult when i feel frustrated and annoyed with my life. i feel like i am trapped in a single moment and nothing i do can take away the suffering. i am not sure what to tell you to do though people tell me to relax but i try to and yet i cant get that uneasy feeling out of my mind. someone might want to try helping me too hehe^^

Ah yes, depression. I remember when I used to be depressed all the time up till highschool. I had no friends, was not a practicing Muslim, and basically was grim and cynical.

When I starting becoming more religious, I started to realize things that would change how I thought of myself. Allah opened up the world to me and taught me that there is justice in the world, that every act of kindness counts, that a pious man with nothing is better than the most glorious kuffar with everything.

Think about the fact that when creating you, Allah had a purpose. Know that all you have to do is try your hardest to be good and hard working. Dont forget that those are the only things that matter in the world and then everything falls into place. Above all remember, you are a Muslim, a human being with soul and purpose, so get off the computer and find your place in life and give thanks to Allah that he has given you this chance to live and succeed!

There is immortality in everything we do. Make sue you do what is right.

it used to make me really mad when people told me to relax when i was clearly unable to though Alhamdulillah i've found a solution. See the best way of solving a problem, through trial and error on my behalf is to get down on the floor with your forhead against the ground and just beg God to help you see where you have gone wrong and make it easier for you to please Him and then let the problem go. yeah it might sound impossible but trust me it isn't, even if you're full up to your neck. just remember that Allah can solve it all. let Him lift it out of you and ask Him for Jannah and His pleasure and all the beautiful things you want and don't puzzle over your problems cos He can solve them even before you raise your head from the ground. you just have to trust Him.

i found if difficult at first cos i had this daft notion that my problems were up to me to solve on my own cos they were my problems. But it finally occurred to me that if a child can run to his mummy then i can run to Allah. And who is there better than Allah? The more you trust Him the safer you feel and your problems will dissolve into insignificant nothingness. And Allah knows best

From a purely medical point of view:

I have Asperger syndrome, and depression is a part of it. I consume one tablespoon of roasted flax seeds (flax seeds are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, the most natural and powerful anti depressant) everyday. Edible Linseed oil, which is also derived from flaxseeds, is much higher in these fatty acids. In addition, fish oil is the next best source. If flax seeds are unavailable (unlikely), then fish oil most definitely will be. Trust me, it works, very very well. I have suffered from depression until I started consuming this gift from Allah (SWT). 8% of our brain is made out of Omega 3 fatty acids.

A study in New Zealand and Japan discovered that although the suicide rate in Japan (mostly due to financial problems) is high, the depression rate (0.6%) is low. In New Zealand, the depression rate is high (11-20%), but the suicide rate is low due to low work pressure. Stress is an important factor, Salah is the best cure for stress. When it comes to the fatty acids, Japan consumes more than the rest of the world, as fish is the staple meat.

Most importantly, Allah (SWT) is the only psychologist you can trust.

A good diet and seeking Allah's (SWT) help while being obedient to him is all you need.

I'm in Medical Research myself and have done some digging around on depression. Honestly, Salat is the best and most relaxing thing any muslim (or anyone for that matter) can do to alleviate stress and depression.

Taking anti-depressants isn't a clear cut solution in my opinion, even if you took the most powerful anti-depressant avaialble, like cymbalta, they won't take you worries away. It's a combination of personality and external pressure (usually the latter).

Have faith in Allah, and do something to occupy yourself Tanya. Personally I like to listent to music and watch movies occasionally. Do something that relaxes you regulary.

Akhee, Omega 3 fatty acids are 100% natural and good for one's health.

http://www.miraclesofthequran.com/scientific_71.html