Hello I really empathize with you how painfully challenging and irritating it is to have insomnia for years and on top of this, the fact that it already affects your physical strength, sexual health, and mental health makes it even worse.
Indeed, working a night-shift can very much throw off the body’s natural rhythm, and what you now have is a systemic imbalance rather than just a sleep problem. Please don’t get discouraged—this can be fixed little by little.
YOUR CONCERN -A long history of insomnia of 7 years (severe and almost daily) -Health deteriorated drastically after starting night-shift work -Knee pain, back pain -PME (premature ejaculation) & ED -Currently dependent on antidepressant / sleep medication Overall health decline
AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING
The condition in question in Ayurveda is best simplified as:
–Chronic Vata aggravation Night shifts completely mess up the biological clock (Dinacharya)Vata is getting aggravated → it causes:Insomnia Anxiety, overthinking Joint pains (knee, back) Nervous system weakness Sexual dysfunction (ED, PME)
– Majja & Shukra Dhatu Kshaya As a result of constant lack of sleep:Majja Dhatu (nervous tissue) is considerably depleted → insomnia, depression Shukra Dhatu (reproductive tissue) is getting weaker → ED, PME, low libido
–Dependency on sleep medicines These drugs artificially induce sleep but they don’t nourish the nervous system After a while, the sleep mechanism of the body becomes weaker
👉 So essentially, the root cause of the problem is not merely sleep deprivation but severe nervous system exhaustion.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN (Gradual, safe, and sustainable — especially important since you are on antidepressants)
INTERNAL MEDICATION
👉For sleep & nervous system nourishment Brahmi Vati 1-0-1 after food
Ashwagandha capsule 1-0-1 after food
Jatamansi churna (most potent and effective for chronic insomnia) 1 tsp at bed time with warm milk
All these work to help the body achieve natural sleep cycles.
👉For ED & PME
Kapikacchu churna 1 tsp with warm milk once daily
This in time, gradually, reconstructs Shukra Dhatu.
👉For joint & back pain
Yograj Guggulu 1-0-1 after food
Maharasnadi Kwath 15ml-0-15ml +45 ml water after food
The pain you have here is Vata-related, not simply that of the muscles.
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
Daily Abhyanga (oil massage)Oil: Mahanarayan Taila Massage head, spine, knees, soles One of the best treatments for both sleeplessness and sexual dysfunction is Abhyanga with Mahanarayan oil.
Shiro Abhyanga / ShirodharaIf you can, try it out. It’s really a turning point for people with chronic insomnia.
SLEEP & LIFESTYLE CORRECTION (In case night shift still continues)
Determined sleep hours (also during daytime) Dark, cool, and silent bedroom No electronic devices 1 hour prior to sleep Warm milk with nutmeg (only if digestion is good) Don’t take caffeine after your mid-shift
It is a bad idea to stop antidepressants abruptly—Ayurveda is there to help you do it gradually.
DIET (NOURISHING, NOT LIGHT)
INCLUDE Warm, oily, and fresh home-cooked food Rice, wheat, dal, ghee Milk, dates, and soaked almonds Say no to dry, cold, and packaged foods. That gives direct nourishment to nerves & hormones.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Initial calming in 2–3 weeks - Better sleep depth in 4–6 weeks - Gradual improvement in ED & PME - Joint pain relief - The ability to reduce the dosage of sleeping pills under medical advice
IMPORTANT NOTE
Your condition is NOT a case of permanent damage. This is a case of functional depletion and Ayurveda is particularly proficient in such cases.
Warm regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Don’t Worry take manasamithra vatakam 1tab bd, shnaka pushpi syrup 20ml bd, Brahmi vati 1tab bd enough u ll get results
Dr RC BAMS MS
You can take Manasa Mitra vatikam 1-0-1 Yavanamrita vati 1-0-1 Maharasnadi kashayam 15-0-15 ml with water Shwetha musli pak 1 tsp with warm milk at morning Continue medicines which you are already using accordingly
Don’t worry. 1. Aswagandharishtam 10ml twice daily just after food. 2. Manasamitram vatakam 1 at night after food. 3. Ashtachoornam 1/2 tsp with buttermilk at lunch time.
Follow up after 2 weeks.
Chandanadi tailam as talam at evening. You will definitely get relief
Take bramhi 2 bd Take tagar 2 at night Do padabhyang & shirodhara at near panchkarma centre



