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Many of us grow up believing that emotions fall into two categories: good and bad. We’re taught to chase happiness, excitement, and peace, while avoiding sadness, anger, and fear. But what if this belief is actually the root of our emotional suffering? In reality, there is no such thing as a "bad" emotion—every emotion serves a purpose and carries a message. Anger, for example, is like an alarm system. It warns us when our boundaries are being crossed or when we’re not safe. When we suppress this emotion or disconnect from it, it’s like removing the batteries from a home security system—leaving us vulnerable to repeated harm.

Suppressing natural emotions—especially healthy anger—has been linked to physical and mental health problems. Research shows that many autoimmune diseases, such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn’s disease, are often connected to long-term emotional suppression, particularly in women. These conditions can be the body’s way of expressing emotional pain that was never allowed to surface. Understanding and listening to our emotions can be a crucial part of healing both mentally and physically.

We also explore how our nervous system responds to emotional stress through different coping mechanisms: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Most people are familiar with fight or flight—either confronting the threat or running away from it—but many live in a state of "functional freeze." This means you go through the motions of life but feel constantly tired, indecisive, emotionally numb, or stuck. It’s a survival response—your body protecting you by shutting down in the face of overwhelm.

In this video, we’ll break down what an emotional breakdown really is, why it happens, and how to cope in healthier, more compassionate ways. Whether you're currently struggling or simply want to understand yourself and others better, this conversation will give you tools and insights to help you reconnect with your emotions, build resilience, and begin to heal from within. #IslamicMentalHealth
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