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A MUSLIMAHS GUIDETO UNDERSTANDING AND COPINGWITH DEPRESSION

Thinking Positively


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What is Depression?Depression is a medical illness which includes

many emotional, cognitive, physical and behavioralsymptoms. Depression causes a persistent feelingof sadness and loss of interest in performing normalday-to-day activities, while also making one feel asif life is not worth living.

Depression is a chronic illness that usually requireslong-term treatment. But have faith,and think positive,as most people with depression can improve the qualityof their life and feel better with proper treatment.

Depression comes in many shapes and forms. Di erent types of depressionhave unique symptoms, causes, and e ects. Knowing what type of depression you have can help you manage your symptoms and get the moste ective treatment.

Depressed mood, sadness nearly every day & throughout the day

Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy

Feelings of guilt, hopelessness, and worthlessness

Suicidal thoughts or recurrent thoughts of death

Appetite and weight changes

Di culty concentrating

Lack of energy and fatigue

Sleep disturbances or Feelings of irritability

The above list may not include all of the symptoms a person may experience.Speak to your doctor for symptoms that persist for most of the day,throughout the day, and nearly every day for at least 2 consecutive weeks.

Types of Depression

General Signs & Symptoms Of Depression In Women


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Many new mothers su er a form of the baby blues . However, with timeand a good support system , majority of women get over that hump. Incontrast, postpartum depression is a longer lasting and more seriousdepression triggered in part, by hormonal changes associated with havinga baby. Post partum depression usually develops soon after delivery,but any depression that occurs within six months of childbirth could beclassi ed as postpartum depression 2. Talk to your doctor if you have any

questions about post partum depression.

S Family history

S An imbalance of chemicals in the brain

S Di cult life events or increasedwork demands

S Traumatic events in childhood canin uence a persons mental outlookthroughout their life including abuse,

neglect, divorce and family violence

S Gender - women are more likely todevelop depression than men

S Sedentary lifestyle or substance

S Chronic illness or substance abuse

S Low income, living alone or divorced

Post-Partum Depression

Key Factors


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Whats Next?Talk to friends and family for support

Make an appointment to visit your doctor Talk to the imam or counselor at the local masjid for spiritualguidance and support

Not everyone who has similar symptoms has depression. For many of us, afew lifestyle changes can help us better cope with feelings of depression andisolation. But if your doctor con rms a diagnosis of depression, please ensure

you take the appropriate measures so that you can get your life back ontrack.

No, dont blame yourself. Remember everything is the qadar of Allah SWT.Allah knows what struggles you are facing and has not left you to your owndevices. He has given us cure by means in the dunia, and in the Quran andthe Sunnah, we nd ways of coping.

Many women feel ashamed toseek help. There is no need tosu er alone. It is not somethingyou have brought on to yourself.

Getting help can change your life;it is an illness that can be treated.

Is It My Fault?

Oh you who have attained to faith! Seek aid in steadfast patience and prayer: for, behold, God is with those who are patient in adversity. (2:153)


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Depression is an illness that requires professional diagnosis,support, and assistance. There are proactive measures that youcan implement, in addition to the professional treatment, to helpwith the recovery process:

Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it di cult to do whatyou need to feel better. Even though it may seem impossible to overcoming

your struggles, its not impossible. Start small but stay focused on your goals.Whether it is to visit a loved one or take a walk around your neighborhood.Remember that recovering and coping with depression requires action fromyour limbs and tawwkaul (trust in Allah) from your heart.

Lifestyle and Home Remedies

Stick to your treatment plan: medication and/or, talk therapy

Educate yourself about depression.Recite speci ed duas from the sunnah (see duas for depression).

Keep up with regular Worship & Spiritual activities such as sadaqa, salah,dhikr (see fortress of Muslim)

Pay attention to the signs of warning (see symptom checklist)

Lifestyle changes with approval from your doctor: Exercise regularly, eathealthy, and get quality sleep

Join social activities and build healthy relationships

Challenge negative thinking (by replacing with positive thoughts)


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1. Our faith plays an important role in keep ing us in good mental, physical,and spiritual health. Belief and practice in our Islamic teachings plays anintegral role in helping us cope with the stresses of daily life

2. Praying to Allah (swt) and truly believing that He is capable of changingany situation for the better, will have a positive e ect on our mentalcondition

3. Instead of worrying and obsessing about a problem, one should dependon Allah swt

4. Combine Islamic therapy/teachings with your prescribed treatment plan(Ruqya, drinking zam zam and making dua, reciting the Quran)

5. We have been created by the Almighty to be tested and tried,and our success lies in perseverance and patience during these di cultepisodes in life

6. Look for sisters halaqas, classes for support, and other extracurricularactivities. (Contact your local Masjid or centre for events in the community).

Road To RecoveryIslamic Tips and Advice


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La ilaaha ill-Allaah al-Azeem ul-Haleem, Laailaaha ill-Allaah Rabb il-arsh il-azeem, Laailaaha ill-Allaah Rabb is-samawaati wa Rabbil-ard wa Rabb il-arsh il-kareem

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) taught us twoimportant things:

1. To turn to Allaah and seek His protection, and to beseech Him, for He isthe most Generous: And if an evil whisper comes to you from Shaytaan(Satan), then seek refuge with Allaah [al-Araaf 7:200 interpretation of the meaning]

2. To put a stop to this matter and turn away from it, and to keep ourselvesbusy with other, useful things. Remember No Muslim su ers tiredness,exhaustion, worry, grief, annoyance or distress, not even a thorn thatpricks him, but Allaah will expiate some of his sins thereby. (al-Bukhaari, 2573;Muslim, 5642).

(O Allaah, I am Your slave, son of Your slave, son of Your female slave, myforelock is in Your hand, Your command over me is forever executed and Your decree over me is just. I ask You by every Name belonging to You which Younamed Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or You taught to any of Your creation, or You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, thatYou make the Quraan the life of my heart and the light of my breast, and adeparture for my sorrow and a release for my anxiety)

Allaahumma innee abduka wa ibn abdika wa ibn amatika, naasiyatibi yadika, maadin yya hukmuka, adlun yya qadaauka, asaluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka aw anzaltahu kitaabikaaw allamtahu ahadan min khalqika aw istatharta bihi ilm il-ghaybiandak an tajala al-Quraana rabee qalbi wa noor sadri wa jalaaa huzniwa dhahaaba hammi

(There is no god except Allaah, the All-Mighty,the Forbearing; there is no god except Allaah,the Lord of the Mighty Throne; there is no god

except Allaah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of theearth and Lord of the noble Throne).

Advice for protection from the Waswas

Duas For Depression


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Empowering, Supporting& Achieving Excellence

The Womens Resource Centre focuses on empowering women to besuccessful in all facets of their lives. By facilitating knowledge, awareness

and acquisition of necessary skills, the Womens Resource Centreenables women to harness the reigns of personal growth, success andempowerment.

Central to the Womens Resource Centre is the welcome centre thatassists in welcoming and integrating those who may otherwise bysocially isolated. Strengthening the relationship, the centre provides aspace where they can engage socially in a safe environment as well asmeet women in similar situations with similar experiences.

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