🏡 Rights & responsibilities · #330

Excessive anxiety makes me panic easily and it is starting to affect my marriage. What can I do?

Excessive anxiety is a condition that can be managed with a combination of effort, support and treatment when needed. Tell your spouse what you are going through so that they understand, rather than thinking you are being difficult on purpose. Learn calming techniques such as slow breathing and focusing your heart on dhikr when anxious. Reduce the triggers you can control, such as too much caffeine or distressing news. Allah says: “Remember that in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest” (Surah ar-Ra'd 13:28). If the anxiety disturbs your sleep and daily functioning, see a doctor or counsellor, because it is very treatable. See mental health.

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Surah ar-Ra'd 13:28

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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