Trapped in My Thoughts: Hamna’s True Story of Overthinking Disorder

Final Part is Out: How I Finally Silenced My Overthinking.

Hamna sat on the university bus, lost in a quiet storm of overthinking.

Memories of yesterday’s humiliation kept replaying in her mind, each one deepening the ache she was trying to ignore.

She pressed her palms against her temples, trying to steady herself.

A sharp honk snapped her back to reality. Heart racing, she hurried to her dorm, flung open the door, and collapsed onto her bed, sobbing.

"Why does this always happen to me? I only ever try to be kind!" she whispered, shaking with frustration.

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The Moment Hamna Faced Envy, Inside Out: The Project

It all began when Miss Maria assigned her group a crucial 20-mark project that could significantly affect their final portfolio.

The shocking part?

It was due the very next day.

Hamna looked at her teammates, expecting urgency.

Instead, they laughed carelessly as if nothing mattered.

In the end, she completed everything herself. The work was difficult, but the loneliness of carrying it all alone hurt even more.

When Hard Work Goes Unnoticed

The next day, they earned full marks, and all those girls falsely took credit for assisting her in the task. No one seemed to notice that she had completed it entirely on her own.

This is the very sign of a hypocrite. This reflects the Incident of Ifk, a historical event of slander and false accusation.

She can’t take it anymore

Cold shoulders and cutting remarks may seem harmless at first, but over time, they quietly weaken confidence.

Back in the dorm, she finally spoke up in the group chat after days of emotional overload.

“Where were you when I was working alone? Who put in the blood, sweat, and tears for those full marks?”

For a moment, it felt freeing, but soon doubt returned.

“Did I do the wrong thing? I shouldn’t have said anything.”

The next day, she set aside her pride and apologized.

Words Cut Deeper Than Swords

One girl said mockingly to another, loud enough for Hamna to hear: “Look at her, acting all high and mighty. She just brown-nosed the teacher to become the preferred student.

The words hit hard. She stood there in silence as laughter and whispers spread around her, turning the moment into quiet public embarrassment.

Lost Confidence in Myself: Hamna Screamed

Hamna was crushed. Shame and constant taunts wore her down until she started blaming herself.

“I hit rock bottom; I am worthless, I should leave university,” she cried in silence, drowning in deep overthinking.

Her mind felt heavy, trapped in a loop she couldn’t escape.

Psychology Research on Toxic People’s Traits

Research shows that exposure to toxic social environments can negatively affect mental health.

According to the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (Leary, 2015), repeated social rejection or negative peer feedback can increase anxiety, rumination, and mental stress, leading to withdrawal.

Guidance of a Mentor: Overthinking Solutions in Islam

One day, the librarian, known for her kindness and attentiveness, noticed Hamna sitting alone in sorrow.

She approached gently and asked,

“What’s troubling you, dear?”

Hamna hesitated, then finally opened up.

“Miss, I feel like I am the problem. My mind is drowning me. I want to break free.”

The librarian sighed, then returned with three treasured Hadith collections.

“All your confusion has guidance in the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ,” she said warmly.

Overthinking Triggers: Internal vs. External

• You are weighed down by relentless thoughts that won’t let you rest.

• Are they coming from within, or shaped by toxic people and your environment?

• Or are they irrational whispers like evil suggestions, meant to confuse you?

Identifying the Source of Your Pain

Is the root of your turmoil, toxicity or betrayal by the people around you?

First, you must understand yourself,” she said gently.

“These intrusive thoughts, this mental disturbance, are a form of Waswas al-Qahhar (oppressive whispers) seen as a psychological and spiritual influence from Shaytan.”

Satan’s Tricks and Traps

She continued, “Shaytan works in two ways:

• He whispers into the hearts and minds of humans.

• He also whispers through the jinn, who then influence humans.

  
  

The Quran says:

“The one who whispers evil into the hearts of mankind from among jinn and mankind.”

(Surah An-Nas 114:5–6)

Guidance through the Hadiths of the Prophet ﷺ

Avoid toxic people who disturb your inner peace, as The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:  

"Whoever acts to please Allah, he becomes free from the need for people's criticism."  

(Sunan al-Tirmidhi2414)

2. They manipulate and make you doubt yourself.  

3. They shift blame onto others, leaving you stressed.  

4. True peace comes from staying close to righteous, positive people.  

3 Tasks to Stop Overthinking and Worrying

I have a sincere piece of advice for you.

1. Stop Overthinking with Dhikr  

The librarian continued:   

Whenever negativity strikes, say:

"أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم"

"I seek refuge in Allah from Satan." 

2. Make good friends:

 Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:  

"A person is upon the religion of his close friend, so let every one of you look at whom he befriends."

(Sunan Abi Dawud 4833, Tirmidhi 2378 - Hasan Sahih)  

3. Avoid Harmful Companionship

The Prophet (ﷺ) gave an example of good and bad company:  

"The example of good and bad company is like that of a perfume seller and a blacksmith.

The perfume seller will either give you some perfume, you will buy from him, or at least you will enjoy his pleasant fragrance.

As for the blacksmith, he will either burn your clothes or expose you to his foul smell and smoke."

(Sahih al Bukhari: 5534)

I’m at a crossroads, still lost in doubt.

Hamna finally speaks, overwhelmed but honest.

Who can I trust? Do people really change? What if I’m wrong?”

She sighs, exhausted and uncertain.

Dear readers;

What will she do next? Will she find clarity or, finally, peace through faith?

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