Hello Rav Yaron Reuven, hope all is well, First of I wanna say THANK YOU for changing my life Rav I have a few questions, 1) Why does h-shem make people go insane or why does mental illness exist. More specifically, why does he give some Jews mental illnesses. I know we aren’t allowed to question h-shem but it just bothers me so much because it goes against free will. A person who is insane is like a computer filled with virus, it cannot function. So what is the purpose of someone who has insanity, schizophrenia, or any type of serious mental illness that can ruin a persons life. Could it be possible that maybe their Tikkun in this world is to live a life mentally sick. I just feel so bad for people with mental illness in general, my mother also being a victim to the point where we don’t even talk. Is there anyway a mentally sick person can fix themselves or maybe someone else can help, return back to normal by the Torah or through Tefillah. 2) Is it ok if I sleep with my Tzitzit Katan for extra protection at night so I won’t fall in the trap of wasting seed? 3) What should someone do if he’s very addicted to nicotine vaping and he can’t stop. Should he read tehillim? 4) Lastly, one thing that bothers me is the fact that I can’t shave with a normal razor because everyone tells me it’s against the Torah. But when I ask why they say it’s like putting a knife to your face (which I understand you’re not allowed to hurt yourself or cut yourself) but when I shave that’s not my intention at all whatsoever. Is there a deeper meaning with this sin ? Thank you so much Rav for everything do !!! May H-shem continue to bless you and give you strength !

Asked on October 12, 2020