I make dua but I am still worried. Can you advice me how to calm myself down?
Answer
In this counseling answer:
Be strong for her at the moment.
Maintain your connection with Allah for strength and ease.
Take care of yourself.
Everything in life is temporary, including covid-19
Assalam alaykum
Shokran for writing to our live session. I am sorry to hear about your friend. May Allah swt provide swift healing and complete recovery. I can imagine you are very scared for her.
Being Supportive and Asking Questions
As you did not mention her condition, or if you can talk to the doctors who are caring for her, this may be the first place to start.
If she is able to have calls, insha’Allah be supportive and positive, She will need you to be strong for her right now. By showing her strength and positivity, it will strengthen you as well.
If you can, ask her doctor what is her exact current status and possible outcomes. It is may be that she is recovering nicely and this will calm you.
Self Care
During this time try to ensure that You are taking care of yourself. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, get sunshine, try to get outside to exercise or indoors if that is not possible.
Stay in touch with other friends who can provide support and positive interaction. Maintain your connection with Allah for strength and ease. Begin a stress reduction practice if you have not already initiated one.
There are many good ones online. I would highly recommend progressive body muscle relaxation, mindful breathing techniques, as well as visualization. In visualization, you will imagine positive thoughts, words, and scenerios in your mind when fearful ones come up.
By doing this on a regular basis you will be able to eventually eliminate negative thoughts and fears when they arise. It will take time and practice to achieve this but it is very successful in reducing fears and anxiety.
All Things Are Temporary
Please remember that all things are temporary even this pandemic it could be that in a few weeks when the weather changes the virus could weaken and go away.
Insha’ Allah, your friend is getting the care that she needs and will recover fine. Be sure to put your trust in Allah swt concerning this.
Conclusion
Do what you can to be supportive and positive for your friend, ask questions of her doctor if you can.
Practice self-care especially during this time of stress and uncertainty. Stay close to Allah and seek His comfort and blessings.
If things become too overwhelming please know that there are counselors who you can call and talk to if you feel that your mental health is deteriorating because of fear and anxiety.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us again if you need anything. Your friend is in my prayers and we wish you the best.
salam,
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