In a world weighed down by economic hardship, emotional struggles and daily uncertainties, hopelessness often creeps in quietly, damaging lives and relationships from within. On Tuesday morning, Plan B FM’s flagship programme, Nyansapo Fie, shone a spotlight on this often-overlooked issue.
Hosted by Akosua Gyamfua, the programme featured a powerful multi-faith discussion on the topic, “Managing Hopelessness,” bringing together spiritual and emotional health experts to examine the signs of despair, its impact on relationships and the pathways to healing and hope.
Leading the discussion, Muhammad Hassan A. described hopelessness as “a deep emotional and spiritual state where a person completely loses confidence in the future.”
“It is the belief that your situation cannot improve, that there is no solution to your problems and that the future holds no relief,” he explained.
According to him, hopelessness rarely announces itself openly. Instead, it often manifests through everyday behaviours that gradually erode relationships and emotional well-being.
He identified persistent criticism of one’s partner, harbouring resentment and giving up on resolving conflicts as major warning signs that a person may be battling despair.
Citing Quran 12:86, Muhammad Hassan noted that hopelessness often takes root when people carry unmanaged expectations and unresolved disappointments.
He stressed that while the pressures of life are real and sometimes overwhelming, there is always a path back to hope.
“Hope begins when we break the silence, acknowledge our struggles and seek support,” he concluded.
By: Mary Abena Odoom|Planbfmonline.com
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