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What is the diagnosis and treatment for severe fear of death and related obsessions that have caused physical and psychological symptoms, and is there hope for complete recovery?

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It is recommended to ease the burden on oneself and avoid anxiety and stress after sincere repentance, for Allah's forgiveness is immense, no matter how great the sin. Allah Almighty says: "Say, 'O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.'" [Az-Zumar: 53]. One must have a good opinion of Allah, for Allah accepts repentance from His servants. The state the questioner is in might be a trick from Satan to make her despair of Allah's mercy. She should resort to supplication (Du'a), for He, glorified be He, removes affliction. Allah Almighty says: "Is not He who responds to the distressed one when he calls upon Him and removes evil?" [An-Naml: 62].

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