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“I Was a Child With Anxiety, Depression & OCD — What Saved Me Will Change How You See Life Forever”

Childhood Anxiety, Depression & OCD: How I Got Out of It Introduction: A Life That Looked Normal but Felt Broken From the outside, I looked like a normal child.I went…

Childhood Anxiety, Depression & OCD: How I Got Out of It

Introduction: A Life That Looked Normal but Felt Broken

From the outside, I looked like a normal child.
I went to school. I smiled sometimes. I laughed when people expected me to laugh.

But inside, I was fighting a war every single day.

A war with fear.
A war with sadness.
A war with thoughts that never stopped.

I didn’t know words like anxiety, depression, or OCD back then.
I only knew one thing:

Something was wrong with me… or so I thought.

If you are reading this and your heart feels heavy, please know this first:
You are not weak. You are not broken. You are not alone.

This is my story.
And if you feel even 1% of what I felt, this story is also for you.

When It Started: Fear Became My Best Friend

I was very young when fear entered my life.

I worried about everything.
Small things felt huge.
Normal situations felt dangerous.

I was scared of:

My heart beat fast all the time.
My stomach hurt.
My head never rested.

At night, I couldn’t sleep.
In the day, I couldn’t relax.

I didn’t know why I felt this way.
I just thought:

“Other kids are normal. I am not.”

Depression Came Quietly

Depression didn’t arrive loudly.
It came slowly. Silently.

I stopped enjoying things I once loved.
Smiling felt heavy.
Laughing felt fake.

I felt tired all the time — not body tired, but soul tired.

Sometimes I felt empty.
Sometimes I cried without knowing why.
Sometimes I felt nothing at all.

People said:

But inside, I felt like I was drowning.

And the worst part?

I didn’t know how to explain it to anyone.

OCD: The Prison Inside My Mind

Then there were the thoughts.

Unwanted thoughts.
Scary thoughts.
Thoughts that didn’t feel like me.

They came again and again and again.

To stop them, I started doing things:

I believed:

“If I don’t do this, something bad will happen.”

I was exhausted.
My mind never rested.

I hated myself for having these thoughts.
I felt ashamed.
I felt guilty.

But now I know something very important:

Those thoughts were not me. They were symptoms.

Growing Up While Suffering Silently

As I grew older, I learned one thing very well:

How to hide.

I became good at pretending.
Good at smiling.
Good at saying “I’m fine.”

Inside, I was breaking.

School was hard.
Friendships were hard.
Life felt like too much.

I tried to be perfect.
I tried to please everyone.
I tried to control everything.

Because I thought:

“If I lose control, I will fall apart.”

The Breaking Point: When I Couldn’t Go On Like This

One day, I reached a point where I couldn’t continue.

I was tired of fighting my own mind.
Tired of pretending.
Tired of surviving instead of living.

I felt trapped.
I felt hopeless.
I felt scared of my own thoughts.

That moment changed my life.

Because for the first time, I thought:

“I need help. I cannot do this alone.”

And that thought — that small thought — was the beginning of healing.

Understanding the Truth Changed Everything

When I finally learned about anxiety, depression, and OCD, something powerful happened.

I realized:

I was human.

My brain was trying to protect me — just in the wrong way.

The thoughts were not facts.
The fear was not danger.
The sadness was not failure.

This understanding didn’t fix everything instantly.
But it gave me hope.

What Did NOT Work (And That’s Okay)

Let me be honest.

Some things did not help:

I learned something important:

Healing is not about forcing yourself to be strong.
Healing is about being gentle with yourself.

The Things That Slowly Saved Me

1. Asking for Help

Talking to the right people.
Being honest.
Not hiding anymore.

This alone lifted a huge weight.

2. Learning to Let Thoughts Be

I stopped fighting every thought.
I stopped trying to control my mind.

I learned:

“A thought is just a thought.”

And slowly, they lost power.

3. Creating Safety

Rest.
Routine.
Kindness.

I treated myself like someone who deserved care.

4. Facing Fear Step by Step

Not all at once.
Just one small step at a time.

And every small step mattered.

Healing Is Not Becoming Perfect

I still have hard days.
I still feel anxious sometimes.
I still feel sad sometimes.

But now:

I am free in a way I never thought possible.

Who I Am Today

Today, I breathe.
I live.
I feel peace.

Not because life is perfect,
but because I am stronger than my fears.

What I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self

I would say:

“You are not broken.”
“You are not weak.”
“You are worthy of love.”
“This pain will not last forever.”

A Message to Anyone Reading This

If you are struggling right now,
please hear this:

Your story is not over.
Your pain has meaning.
Your life matters.

Healing is possible.
Help is possible.
Peace is possible.

Even if you don’t believe it yet —
I believe it for you.

Final Words: Why I Shared This

I shared this because silence kills.
Because stigma destroys.
Because hope saves lives.

If this article touched your heart,
then this pain had a purpose.

And if you are still fighting:

Please stay.
Please reach out.
Please believe — even a little.

You are needed.
You are loved.
You are not alone.

HEALING THE HUMAN MIND & SOUL

Spiritual, Quranic, Religious, Modern, and Natural Solutions for Anxiety, Depression & OCD

Before We Begin – One Important Truth

These solutions are support for the heart and mind.
They do not replace doctors or therapists.
They walk with them.

Just like:

Human healing needs all three.

🌙 1. Quranic Solutions – Healing From Allah’s Words

The Quran is not just a book.
It is calm for the heart.

A. When Fear & Anxiety Come

Allah says:

“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find peace.”
(Quran 13:28)

How to Practice (Very Easy):

Do this daily.
Even if mind wanders — it is okay.

B. For Sadness & Depression

Allah says:

“Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear.”
(Quran 2:286)

Meaning for You:

If you are alive today —
You are stronger than this pain.

Practice:

Read this verse every morning.
Say to yourself:

“If Allah trusts me with this, I will survive.”

C. For OCD & Repeating Thoughts

Surah An-Naas and Surah Al-Falaq

How to Do:

This brings mental protection.

✨ 2. Solutions From All Religions (Universal Wisdom)

Christianity (Bible)

“Do not be anxious about anything…”
(Philippians 4:6)

Meaning:
Fear does not deserve control over your life.

Hinduism (Bhagavad Gita)

“You have control over actions, not results.”

Meaning:
Stop overthinking future.
Focus only on now.

Buddhism

“Pain is part of life. Suffering is optional.”

Meaning:
Thoughts create suffering — not reality.

One Universal Truth:

All religions say:

Let go. Trust. Breathe. Believe.

🧠 3. Modern Mind Therapies (Simple Explanation)

A. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Simple Meaning:
Not every thought is true.

How to Practice Alone:

When a bad thought comes, ask:

This weakens anxiety.

B. Acceptance Therapy (ACT)

Rule:
Don’t fight thoughts.
Let them pass like clouds.

Say:

“This is a thought, not danger.”

📚 4. Life-Changing Books (Easy to Read)

Islamic Books

Foreign / Modern Books

These books teach:

🧘 5. Yoga, Meditation & Breathing

A. Simple Breathing (Most Powerful)

Do 10 rounds.
This tells brain: “I am safe.”

B. Meditation (Very Easy)

Sit quietly.
Focus on breath.
If thought comes — smile and return to breath.

5 minutes daily is enough.

C. Mantras (Sound Healing)

Repeat slowly.
Sound calms nervous system.

🎨 6. Color Therapy (Mood Support)

Colors affect brain quietly.

💎 7. Stone Therapy (Emotional Support)

(Supportive belief, not medical)

Keep near or wear gently.

❤️ 8. Daily Human Habits That Heal

These small things change brain chemistry.

🔥 STRONG FINAL CONCLUSION – By Shoaib Nasir

Let me speak to you as a human, not a writer.

If you are broken —
you are not useless.

If you are tired —
you are not weak.

If your mind hurts —
you are not faithless.

You are HUMAN.

Allah made you with depth.
Pain carved wisdom inside you.
This struggle is not punishment —
it is preparation.

One day, your wounds will become light for others.

Do not quit.
Do not disappear.
Do not give up.

Because the world does not need perfect humans.

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