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Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, and IBS
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Question #38167
197 days ago
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Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, and IBS - #38167

D.R.SACHDEVA
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I m suffering from anxiety, depression, insomnia and insomnia. Also has chronic ibs constipation. Tried many ayurvedic remedies like ashwagandha, bramhi, jyotishmati, shankhpushi etc and their combination products. Quite confusing why there herbs don't suits me. Had visited many ayurvedic doctors but of no avail.

How long have you been experiencing your current symptoms?:

- More than 6 months

What is the severity of your anxiety and depression?:

- Moderate, affecting daily life

Have you noticed any specific triggers for your IBS symptoms?:

- Stress or anxiety
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As u mentioned that after trying all the herbal medicine there is no relief means ur body need some other type of treatment that is panchakarma procedures So visit a nearby ayurvedic center and take some panchakarma procedures like Virechana Shirodhara Nasyam which will help And. Coming to medicine start with Ashwaganda churna half teaspoon with warm milk during bedtime Vacha churna application over forehead mixed with warm water once in a day Tagara tab 1-0-1 after food

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Addressing stress insomnia 1. Tab manasmitra vati 2HS at bed time 2. Ashvagandha extract cap 2 OD AF Now IBS 1. Gandharvhastadi erand tail 2tsp with 100ml warm milk at bedtime only for 5 days 2. Shadharan tab 2 BD A F This will take care of your issues.

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1.Trivrit Lehyam 1 tsp in morning with warm water (2–3x/week) 2.Kalyanak Ghrit 1 tsp in warm milk at bedtime 3.Manasamitra Vatakam 2 tablet twice daily with warm water 4.Saraswatrishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Bilwa churna 1/4 tsp twice daily with buttermilk or water

Lifestyle & Diet Reset - Avoid: Raw salads, cold foods, caffeine, and late-night screen time - Include: Warm rice gruel, ghee, cooked vegetables, soaked almonds, and pomegranate - Hydration: Sip warm water with fennel or ajwain - Yoga: Vajrasana, Supta Baddha Konasana, Shashankasana - Pranayama: Bhramari (humming breath), Anulom-Vilom, and Chandra Bhedana (left nostril breathing)

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Since how long you have tried ?? And in scale of 1-10 how much improvement you noticed N Wat form you wer using??

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D.R.SACHDEVA
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196 days ago

Thanks a lot.

Can u please provide me your mobile no. For further consultation.

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D.R.SACHDEVA
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Many a times. Every time consumed it as per doctors advice. But always condition worsened instead of improvement.

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Ok By your history it seems that due to aggravated vata along with mandagni and ama ( toxic undigested residue ) none medicines are working for you So first is to correct the gut Do not take the above medicine Make small changes like Avoid cold water raw salads cold milk fruits at night long gaps between meals between meals Eat fresh cooked meals Regular bowel movement is required like if constipation take triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at night Chitrakadi vati 1–1-1 to be chewed Do pranayama meditation and brisk walk Take warm water boiled in cumin coriander and fennel seeds Include ghee in diet After gut setting if still sleep anxiety are not improved then we can add medicine for that Atleast follow the above said advice for atleast 2 weeks n let me know

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Eat warm, soft, oily, and simple foods: moong dal khichdi with ghee, soups, stewed apples, pumpkin, bottle gourd.

Avoid all raw food, fermented foods, caffeine, spicy or sour items.

Sip ajwain + jeera + saunf water (1 tsp each boiled in 2 cups water → reduce to 1 cup) throughout the day.

Take 1 tsp ghee at bedtime in warm milk or hot water for gentle lubrication of colon and nerves.

Lifestyle

Regular sleep schedule: bed by 10:00 pm, dim lights after 9 pm.

Warm oil self-massage (Abhyanga) with murchhit sesame oil or Bala-Ashwagandha oil, followed by warm shower — daily or at least 4 times a week.

Gentle walk after dinner.

🌿 Gentle medicines (use under supervision, but generally mild and safe)

Goal Remedy Dose

Calm anxiety, sleep Jatamansi churna or Tagar (Valeriana wallichii) 250–500 mg at night with warm milk Lubricate bowel Triphala + ghee + warm water ½ tsp Triphala + 1 tsp ghee before bed Nourish nerves Bala taila or Ksheerabala 101 taila (2 drops on tongue + body massage) daily Soothe mind Manasmitra Vatakam (very small dose) 1 tablet at night after meals with milk

Avoid Ashwagandha, Jyotishmati, or Chyawanprash,for now.

Add pranyam and yoga into routine.

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Start with - 1. Jatamansi Tablets: 1 tablet (250 mg) twice daily after meals. 2. Tagara Capsules: 1 capsule (250 mg) nightly before bed. 3. Saraswatarishta: 15 ml + equal water, twice daily after meals. 4. Hingvastak Churna: 1 tsp twice daily after meals. 5. Triphala Tablets: 2 tablet at Night with warm water Diet Tips (Sattvic & Gut-Friendly to Cut Stress Triggers) Eat Warm/Light: Small meals like mung dal khichdi, veggie soups (carrots/zucchini), bananas/pears. Add 1 tsp ghee for digestion. Include: Yogurt (probiotic for IBS), fennel/ginger tea 2x/day to ease constipation. Avoid: Caffeine, spicy/oily foods, cold drinks – they spike Vata and anxiety. Hydration: 8 glasses warm water; sip chamomile tea evenings for sleep. Lifestyle Hacks (Build Calm & Regularity) Daily Routine: 10 mins pranayama (alternate nostril breathing) + gentle yoga (child’s pose) to tame anxiety/IBS. Wind Down: Bed by 10 PM; try Shirodhara oil therapy weekly if available – it’s a game-changer for insomnia/depression.4208f2f054f1 Stress Buster: Journal triggers, short walks in nature; optional warm sesame oil massage 2x/week for Vata calm.

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HELLO ,

You are experiencing a mind-gut imbalance, which affects both your emotions and your digestion.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR BODY AND MIND -In Ayurveda, your symptoms come mainly from Vata imbalance (dryness, restlessness, overthinking, poor sleep, constipation) and partly from pitta disturbance (irritability, acidity, stress triggered IBS)

When vata and pitta are disturbed for a long time -The mind becomes anxious, worried, low in confidence -sleep becomes disturbed or light -the digestive system becomes irregular- leading to gas, constipation, or IBS

This forms a cycle: stress-> poor digestion-> toxins-> more stress

TREATMENT GOALS The treatment is not only to control symptoms but to rebuild balance, strength and calmness at physical , mental and digestive levels -Calm the nervous system -remove toxins and improve digestion -nourish mind and body tissue -balance emotional energy

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

A) DIGESTIVE AND GUT CLEANSING PHASE (first 2-3 weeks) Purpose= to clear toxins (ama), regulate bowel, and strengthen digestion

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =natural mild laxative, improvs gut flora, reduces constipation

2) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1/2 tsp before meals twice daily with warm water =reduces acidity and balances pitta in IBS

3) GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =liver detox, strengthens immunity, reduces inflammation

4) JEERA-AJWAIN-FENNEL DECOCTION= 1 cup after meals =relieves gas, indigestion, and bloating

DURATION= 3 weeks . then shift to next phase once bowel become regular

B) MIND-CALMING AND NERVE NOURISHING PHASE (NEXT 2-3 MONTHS)

1) BRAHMI GHRITA= 1 tsp morning on empty stomach with warm milk =improves memory, sleep, calms anxiety

2) MANASMITRA VATAKAM= 1 tab at bedtime with milk = strong medhya rasayana for anxiety , depression and insomnia

3) SARAWATARISHTA= 15ml twice daily after meals with equal water =tonic for nerves and digestion

4) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with milk at night =nourishes mind and gut, balances pitta vata

5) TAGARA CAPSULE= 500mg at bedtime =natural sleep inducer and anti anxiety herb

DURATION= minimum 3 months

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) OIL MASSAGE= warm Ksheerbala taila gently massage whole body for 15-20 min before bath =calms vata, relieves constipation, improves sleep

2) HEAD MASSAGE= use brahmi oil before bedtime =soothes mind, reduces headache, promotes sound sleep

LIFESTYLE AND DAILY HABITS

MORNING -wake early, around 6-7 am- avoid late nights - drink a glass of warm water with a few drops of lemon and ghee -do gentle yoga stretches or a short walk

DAYTIME -maintain fixed meal times -avoid excessive mobile/tv usage- overstimulates the mind -take short breaks and deep breaths if stressed -do self massage 2-3 times per week

NIGHT -eat light dinner by 8pm -avoid stimulating discussions or screens -warm milk with pinch of nutmeg or 1/2 tsp brahmi powder before bed -go to sleep before 10:30 pm

DIET -warm, freshly cooked food -moong dal, rice, cooked veggies -ghee, sesame oil, small amounts of butter -milk, almonds(soaked), dates -cumin, fennel, coriander, turmeric -soups, porridge, stewed apples

AVOID -cold,leftover, or refrigerated food -raw salads or dry snacks -refined oils, deep fried food -coffee, alcohol, carbonated drinks -chili, pickles, sour curd -bread, biscuits, white sugar

SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES -ghee with warm milk -banana or soaked raisins - helps soften stool naturally -ajwain jeera saunf tea -improves digestion - warm water sip every hour- keeps vata in check

YOGA ASANAS -vajrasana= improves digestion -pawamuktasana= relieves gas and constipation -balasana= calms mind - shavasana= deep relaxation -paschimottanasana= soothes nervous system

PRANAYAM -nadi sodhana= balance vata and pitta -bhramari= excellent for anxiety and sleep -ujjayi= induces calm and clarity

-Healing takes time because both your gut and mind are involved -Don’t combined too many herbs- start simple, observe and build up -consistency in food, sleep, and routine is the real medicine -Regular self care is as powderful as any pill - oil massage, yoga, pranayam - emotional support, counselling or meditation will help stress

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Don’t worry take manasamithra vatakam 1tab bd, shankapushi syrup 20ml bd, bilwadilehyam 1tsp bd, kutajarista 20ml bd enough

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Start with Manasmitra vatikam 1-0-1 after food with water Syrup Mentat -DS 10ml twice daily after food with water Light massage on head with Brahmi oil Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice Learn Rajyoga meditation and practice daily.

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Take 2 tab haritaki at night Take brami 2-0-2 after food Take ojas 2-0-2 after food Take butter milk more And bilwa juice at morning

If not relief 15 days book consution with me @ dr haresh vavadiya (ayushakti) 18002663001

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Your symptoms suggest there may be an imbalance in your Vata dosha, which can affect the mind and digestive system. In Ayurveda, anxiety, insomnia, and IBS (particularly the constipation type) often relate to aggravated Vata. While you’ve tried several herbs, it’s crucial to ensure they’re administered in a way that balances Vata specifically.

Firstly, consider incorporating a grounding daily routine. Start your day with Abhyanga, self-massage with warm sesame oil, which helps calm Vata. It’s best to apply oil for about 15-20 minutes before bathing, ideally in the morning. Also, establish a consistent sleep schedule, going to bed by 10 PM and waking around 6 AM, to align with natural circadian rhythms.

Regarding diet, focus on warm, moist, and easy-to-digest foods. Favor cooked vegetables, sweet fruits, whole grains like rice and oats, and good fats like ghee or olive oil. Avoid dry, raw, cold, and spicy foods which can aggravate Vata. Drinking warm water or ginger tea can aid digestion.

Consider adding Triphala, a time-tested remedy for constipation and digestion, taking it before bed. Half a teaspoon of Triphala powder in warm water can stimulate the digestive fire without aggravating symptoms. Also, Bhringraj tea or capsules can provide further mental clarity and calm, supporting your mind and sleep patterns.

Ven regular gentle exercises like yoga or tai chi can stabilize mood and digestion. Focus on calming postures and deep breathing practices like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing). However, if symptoms persist or worsen, especially regarding insomnia and depression, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional to explore integrative or medical interventions, as these conditions sometimes require more immediate action. Please remember, Ayurveda offers a holistic approach, and adjusting lifestyle and dietary practices might gradually restore balance.

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Avipattikara churna 1/2-0-1/2 Kutaja ghan vati 1-0-1 Tagara tablet 1-0-1 Shankapuspi syrup 10-0-10 ml practice pranayama meditation

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