The Quest of a Curious Muslim — Page 118
I FEEL VERY DEPRESSED. WHAT CAN I DO? 118 The first action you can take to aid your depression is to seek professional help from a family doctor or a psychiatrist. They may suggest a treatment method, including taking pills like anti- depressants. The effectiveness of taking pills is still being questioned by many experts. Hence, you should first give precedence to those kinds of treatments that do not involve taking pills. These treatments may include making lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, or going for counselling or therapy so that you can decide the best course of action for yourself. In addition to a medical intervention, a spiritual approach can also aid in your ailment. In this time, prayer can be very helpful to bring comfort and peace to you. Islam grants us security and gives us strength through faith. A sense of belonging and purpose surely gives anyone peace of mind. We must remember that everyone faces hardships and grief throughout their lives. For example, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was persecuted for thirteen long years, lost many friends and family members and chose to live a life of simplicity. Studying his life can teach us many lessons on how important it