Psychological Situations

Question As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah (May Allah's Peace and Mercy be upon you)! 5 years ago I had an attack of fear out of nowhere. I couldn't sleep. I was sweating, I had coldness in my limbs, and dryness in my throat. Two years later my sleep had become irregular, so I went to see a psychiatrist who gave me Seroxat and serequel. I took this medication for three months. Then I told the doctor that I felt well and that I was thinking about stopping the medication. She said: stop it, So I did. Now, I am better, but recently I've started to feel frightened [...]

Question As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!) I have some trouble remembering places. I cannot describe to others the place where I would like to go to and I cannot describe with words the place where I want to go, it is worth mentioning that my memory is very strong in everything else. When I am driving the car, I try to focus my attention but I feel distracted. What is the reason for this? Is there a solution to this problem? Answer Dear valued sister, As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!) [...]

Question I started suffering from social phobia when I was 15 years old. When I was 26, I went to a psychiatrist and described my case to him; and he gave me (Alprazolam - 0.25 mg) to take once in the morning and once in the evening. My condition improved a lot, so I stopped the treatment. It's been two years but the disease is back by about 5%, should I use the treatment again? Answer Dear brother: As-Salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah (May Allah's Peace and Mercy be upon you) The drug you mentioned is very good in stopping the symptoms of anxiety associated with [...]

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!) Often I hate people for no reason even though I do my best to accept or love them, but I cannot. Everyday my hatred increases for no reason; is this because of jealousy? There is someone whom my father loves and trusts greatly, and when he makes a mistake, my father forgives him as well as my mother, but I do not accept him. How do I deal with this problem? Answer Dear Muslim sister, peace be upon you. My valued sister, your consultation contains several aspects: You hate someone [...]