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Scenario

When social anxiety conflicts with communal worship obligations

I have panic attacks during congregation prayer because being around so many people triggers my social anxiety but I feel like a bad Muslim for praying alone

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Psychological limitations clash with religious community expectations, creating guilt about accommodating mental health needs.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Islamic psychology — nafs and spiritual wellbeing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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