November 14, 2019 in Ask IM

I am in my fifties and feel very low mood, heaviness and sadness accompanied by anger

I am not too sure where to start, I am a female in my fifties, and have generally had a happy and contented life. Looking back I can recall perhaps…
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October 10, 2019 in Ask IM

I got diagnosed with depression and have anxiety peaks that paralyse me and my spirituality

I’m a sister from France where mental health awareness is quite weak. In France, we have to struggle with lots of stigmas about our faith and our spiritual identity. For…
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September 19, 2019 in Ask IM

My mentor really takes it out on me which has had a really bad effect on my mental health

I am currently completing my PGCE. I am very near to the end however at the place where I am working and have been offered a permanent place, my mentor…
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September 12, 2019 in Ask IM

I’d like to start therapy but don’t know if my religious needs would be catered for

I’d like to start therapy or CBT, but don’t know if my religious needs would be catered for via mainstream therapists. I’m reluctant to go to local mosque therapy services…
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September 5, 2019 in Ask IM

I get thoughts of doubt about Islam and feel my anxiety and depression increasing

I've been really struggling these past 5-6 weeks, and feel my anxiety and depression has increased. I keep getting thoughts relating to my beliefs, questioning my faith. I get thoughts…
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August 26, 2019 in Ask IM

It’s been a year since I’ve been divorced and I feel like I’m always mentally absent

I am a 25 year old woman who got married when I was 22 and now is divorced. It has been a year and I just couldn’t get over what’s…
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