In this podcast, Alex's journey through grief, fear of the dark, and undiagnosed bipolar disorder is explored. They recount their terrifying experience waking up in a psychiatric hospital and reflect on the lack of dignity and harsh environment. Family support plays a significant role in their recovery and acceptance of their diagnosis. The intersection of mental illness and spirituality is discussed, along with the struggle of trust in Allah. The significance of Allah's names and their power is also explored. The podcast ends with an announcement of an upcoming event in Toronto and gratitude expressed to the team and listeners.
The journey of mental health challenges can involve dismissing diagnoses, leading to worsening symptoms and potentially dangerous situations.
Finding love, acceptance, and support from family can help individuals open up about their struggles and seek understanding and education about mental health challenges.
Maintaining faith in Allah can provide solace and guidance during times of uncertainty and challenges.
Deep dives
Alex's struggle with mental health
The podcast episode focuses on Alex's journey through mental health challenges. At a young age, Alex experienced the sudden loss of her mother, which led to overwhelming grief and loneliness. Over time, she began developing irrational fears and was diagnosed with ADHD. However, she dismissed a subsequent diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Her symptoms worsened, culminating in a terrifying episode where she felt unsafe and tried to flee a friend's house. This led to her hospitalization and eventual acceptance of her diagnosis.
The importance of family support
During her recovery, Alex stayed with her aunt and experienced love and acceptance from her family. Initially hesitant to share her struggles, she found comfort in their support and understanding. Once hesitant to accept her diagnosis, she now seeks to open up about her experiences and educate her family and loved ones about mental health challenges.
Trusting in Allah during uncertain times
Throughout her journey, Alex's faith in Allah remained strong, despite the uncertainty and challenges she faced. She found solace in relying on Allah's support and guidance, with names such as Al-Wahhab (The Giver) and Al-Muhaimin (The Guardian). She recognized that Allah knew her struggles intimately and had a plan for her, even when her own understanding was limited.
The power of vulnerability and sharing stories
By sharing her story, Alex hopes to break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage others to have open and compassionate conversations. She emphasizes the importance of listening, understanding, and supporting those who may be struggling. Alex's courage and vulnerability serve as an inspiration to others.
Finding strength in self-acceptance
Alex's journey towards self-acceptance has been transformative, allowing her to recognize that her experiences and challenges are a part of her journey. While she still has moments of uncertainty and fear about the future, she remains filled with hope and gratitude, embracing the unknown with trust and faith in Allah's plan.
In Part Two, Alex's grief snowballs into something much much different, and her troubles continue to mount. But in the midst of those darkest moments, she realizes that she was the light she needed all along.
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This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios.
Recorded at MH Studios Toronto
Executive Producer/ Editor: Muna Scekomar
Recording Engineer: Jonathan Lillo
Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah
Project manager: Yasmin Mohamud
Marketing Manager: Sawsan Abdillahi
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