Struggling with Sleep Despite Medication for OCD and Depression - #50650

Don’t worry Take Manomithravatakam 1tab bd After food Brahmi vati 1tab bd AF after food Shankha Pushpi syrup 20ml bd with equal quantity of water Pranadhara external application enough u ll get results Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking

You are already on multiple antidepressants. — firstly continue your all allopathic medicine as prescribed don’t stop it. Keep at least 2 hours gap to reduce interaction and absorption issues. Because allopathic and ayurvedic taken together is safe or not it depends on medicines , as now u are already on strong antidepressants so advicing u safer side, to avoid more sedation, liver stress. –Diagnosis : Vata-pradhana Manovikara / Anidra —Rx: 1)Tab. Manasmitra Vatakam – 1 tab at bedtime with warm milk 2)Brahmi Ghrita – ½ tsp at bedtime with warm milk 3)Brahmi oil head massage at night 4)Ksheerabala taila foot massage before sleep 5)Warm milk with small pinch of nutmeg at bedtime Advice - — go with panchkarma therapies such as Shirodhara with ksheerbala taila for 7 days , nasya with any taila under supervision if feasible. —Avoid late-night screen use Early sleep (10 pm) Light, warm diet

Hi, Start Ayurvedic medicines along with your current medications. When your symptoms improve, you can gradually reduce the dosage of the allopathic medications and eventually stop that. Take * manas mitra vatakam 2 tab twice daily after food * Saraswatarishtam 30 ml twice daily after food * Kalyanakam kashaya 15 ml twice daily before food mixed with 60 ml luke warm water * Dhanwantaram gulika 2tab thrice daily before food Don’t expect the changes to be immediate. Notice the slight changes. Have atleast 2 hours gap between the allopathic medicine and ayurvedic medicines. Reach out if you feel any gastric discomfort or any other issues

Start with these ayurvedic medicine along with the ongoing medicine Brahmi vati tab 1-0-1 after food Saraswatarishtam 5 ml with 10 ml of water after food twice a day Ashwaganda churna half teaspoon with warm milk after food Application of hebrin oil over head Make sure that there is half an gap between ayurvedic and allopathic medicine Consultant a near by panchakarma centre for shirodhara procedure

HELLO, WHAT IS HAPPENING? -OCD->repeated unwanted thoughts (obsession) + repeated actions (compulsions). In Ayurveda= Ati-chinta (excess thinking) + aggravated vata in the mind channels -DEPRESSION->low mood, lack of interest , heaviness. In Ayurveda= often vata depletion + kapha stagnation affecting mental clarity -INSOMNIA->Difficult falling or staying asleep. In Ayurveda= vata aggravation in nervous system, dryness mental overactivity WHEN VATA INCREASES -excess doubt -fear and anxiety -light, disturbed sleep -constipation -palpitations -racing thoughts TREATMENT GOALS -calm and stabilize vata -nourish brain and nervous tissue -improve quality sleep naturally -reduce repetitive thoughts gradually -improv mood and mental clarity -strengthen digestion (because gut-mind connection is strong) INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 4 months =improves concentration, reduces obsessive thoughts, calms anxiety 2) MANAS MITRA VATAKAM= 1 tab at bedtime with warm milk for 4 months = for OCD, anxiety, insomnia, depression, deep nervous system stabiliser 3) SARASWATARISHTA= 15ml + 15 ml warm water after meals for 3 months =improves memory, reduces overthinking, supports emotional balance 4) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime for 6 months =adaptogen, reduces cortisol, improves sleep , builds strength, very useful in weakness and fatigue present 5) TAGAR CAPSULE= 500mg at bedtime for 2 months =for severe insomnia EXTERNAL THERAPIES 1) HEAD OIL MASSAGE= BRAHMI OIL -daily night application of brahmi oil leave overnight =reduces overthinking and improvs sleep 2) FOOT MASSAGE -warm sesame oil or warm cow ghee at bedtime =promotes grounding and sleep LIFESTYLE CHANGES A) SLEEP DISCIPLINE -sleep by 10 pm -no phone 1 hour before bed -dim lights after 8:30Pm -no stimulating discussions at night B) DIGITAL DETOX OCD and anxiety worsen with -excess social media -over researching symptoms -news addiction Limit screen time C) ROUTINE (very important for vata) -wake up same time daily -eat meals same time -avoid irregular lifestyle YOGA ASANAS -balasana -viparita karani -setu bandhasana -paschimottanasana PRANAYAM (very powerful for OCD and anxiety) -NADI SODHANA= 10 min morning and evening =balances brain hemisphere -BHRAMARI= 7 rounds before sleep =excellent for obseessive thoughts -4-7-8 breathing at night DIET -warm, freshly cooked meals -ghee 1 tsp daily -warm milk with nutmeg at night -moong dal -rice, wheat -soaked almonds 5 daily AVOID -cold food -excess tea,coffee -dry snacks -fermented junk food -excess sugar -late night eating Vata needs warm, oily, nourishing food HOME REMEDIES -Nutmeg milk at night= natural sedative -Ghee in nostrils (nasya)= 2 drops warm cow ghee in each nostril in morning- calms mind IMPORTANT ABOUT ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE Do NOT stop psychiatric medication suddenly Ayurveda can be combined gradually under supervision Sudden withdrawal can. worsen symptoms EXPECTED TIMELINE -Sleep improvement= 2-4 weeks -Anxiety reduction= 4-6 weeks -OCD improvement= 3-6 months -Modd stability= 2-3 months Consistency is key Your condition is treatable OCD and depression are not weakness- they are nervous system imbalances. with proper nourishment, grounding, and mental discipline , recovery is possible But remember -medicine helps 40% -Lifestyle helps 40% -Mind training helps 20% If symptoms are severe (suicidal thoughts, inability to function), immediate psychiatric support is necessary along with Ayurveda. DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

1.Manasmithra vatkam 2 tab twice daily with milk after meals 2.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Barhmi vati 2 tab at bedtime with water 4.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Ksheer bala 101 taila- 2 drops in each nostril twice daily Lifestyle & Practices Abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame or Brahmi oil before bedtime. Pranayama: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari for calming the nervous system. Diet: Warm, light, sattvic foods; avoid caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals at night WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

Start with 1) Saraswati rishta- 20 ml after food 2 Times with water 2) tablet Smriti Sagar Ras to Tablet after food three times with water You can start with abhyanga gently massage warm seaseme oil on the scalp and the souls of your foot before bed try brahmari Pranayam eat only warm cooked food avoid cold salad caffeine include healthy fat like ghee in your diet

With multiple psychiatric medicines already in use, persistent insomnia suggests that your nervous system is highly overstimulated and that the sleep cycle has become irregular. In such situations, even medications may not fully normalize sleep if stress, mental hyperactivity, and Vata imbalance are not addressed. Ayurveda focuses on calming the mind, supporting nervous system balance, and improving sleep quality rather than only suppressing symptoms: • Medhya support – herbs like Brahmi, Shankhapushpi, or Ashwagandha (selected based on constitution and digestion) can calm mental hyperactivity • Night routine – fixed sleep-wake times, avoiding screens or bright lights before bed • Abhyanga (warm oil self-massage) – especially on the head, neck, and feet to relax muscles and nerves • Gentle breathing or relaxation practices – slow, guided pranayama or meditation to reduce racing thoughts • Light, warm evening meals and avoidance of stimulants Because your symptoms are severe and you are on multiple psychotropic medications, any herbal or lifestyle addition should be done under supervision to avoid interactions. A personal consultation will allow a tailored plan that combines safe Ayurvedic support with your current psychiatric treatment to improve sleep gradually and reduce daytime stress safely.

Take Brahmi Vati, Manasmitra Vatkam and Shankhapuspi as prescribed by other doctors. Just find yourself a nearby Panchakarma centre and go for “Shirodhara”. In this medicated oil/decoction is poured over forehead for some amount of time. Do this procedure for 7 days straight. You will feel much better, symptoms will reduce and will make you sleep better. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

DNT WORRY BE POSITIVE ALWAYS DNT THINK TOO MUCH FOR PAST THINGS LIVE WITH PRESENT THING…YOU CAN CURED DEFINITELY BUT GET PROPER AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT DO FOLLOW:- MEDHA KWATH=100GM DASHMOOL KWATH=100GM… MIX ALL IN A JAR TAKE 1 TSP BOIL WITH 200ML OF WATER TILL REDUCES 100 ML STRAIN AND TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY NEUROGHRIT GOLD CAP=1-0-1 CAP BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY MEDHA SAGAR RAS MEDHA VATI VAT GAJANKUSH RAS=1-0-1 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY BRAHMI GHRIT =2-2 DROP WITH NOSTRILS AT BED TIME AND TAKE 1/2 TSP WITH MILK BEFORE BREAKFAST ONCE A DAY DO REGULAR YOGA AND PRANAYAM= ANULOMAVILOM/BHRAMRI/UJAAYI/UDGEETH=5 MIN EACH AVOID OILY SPICY FERMENTED FOODS CONSULT AFTER 20 DAYS REGARDS VAIDYA ATUL PAINULI PATANJALI YOGPEETH CHIKISYAYALA

TAKE MANASAMITRA VATIKAM ONE BD BRAHMI VATI ONE BD SHANKAPUSPI SYRUP TEN ML BD DO MEDITATION AVOID EXC SCREEN USE CONTINUE ALLOPATHIC MEDICINES

Continue all your allopathic medicines, parallely Start ayurvedic medicine, as you start feeling better, as your doctor to gradually reduce the dose, Do not self medicate or stop medicines on your own. From ayurvedic treatment Manasmitra vatikam 1-0-1 after food with water Syrup Mentat -DS 10ml twice daily after food with water Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with warm milk. Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Light massage on head with Brahmi oil. Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily Learn Rajyoga meditation and practice daily. Develop some kind of hobby that makes you feel happy and satisfied.