Over eating problem and how its causing me severe depression and isolation!
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Assalamu AlaikumI really need some advice. I have a serious overeating problem with food and its a reason for my depression and feeling generally really down. I cant stop eating food and I end up feeling so down that lately I have thoughts about giving up on life. I know I overeat as a way to deal with stress as well as greed. I dont know how to stop it. Its ruining my life. I stay indoors everyday and my life is passing me by. No one knows how to help me. I feel alone. I need to make dua, sometimes I feel too depressed to do anything. I feel my iman is weak. I cant pray. I try to but some days I feel so depressed that I cant even stand up.This overetaing is ruining my life. ANy help. I just want to be able to be free from this depressive problem.Thanks
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Answer:
In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.
Sister maybe you are young now but as you age your excess weight will be the cause of many health problems for you. Not only will you look ugly and unwanted, but you will have no confidence and life will be miserable. So get your act together and start working out, like running or walking. Cut your diet immediately and start eating healthy food. No sugary foods such as chocolates, ice creams etc., should be ever eaten. Go into the internet and learn how to loose weight in the right way. Get your confidence back and become smart and feel wanted.
The only solution to make your will power strong is to put all your trust in Allah swt. Keep in the state of wudu always, establish the obligatory prayers in their prescribed times, fast during Ramadhan, read the Glorious Quran in a language you can understand, keep righteous company and soon you will find everyone around you will start respecting you and you will be able to do exactly what you wish. With the knowledge of the Quran you will understand the true worth of being a Muslim. It does not behove of a devout Muslim to be obese and feel useless. A true Muslim is the strength of the family and society.
Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.
Your brother and well wisher in Islam,
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