Hallucinations getting worse, can Ayurveda help? - #16942
It started out small. A few months ago, my uncle mentioned seeing shadows moving in the house when no one was there. At first, we thought he was just imagining things or maybe not sleeping well. But then, it got worse. He started hearing voices calling his name, sometimes even having full conversations with people who weren’t there. We took him to a doctor, and they said it could be stress or anxiety, but his tests came back normal. No infections, no neurological issues, nothing obvious. Now, his hallucinations have become more frequent. He sees things that aren’t real—sometimes it's people, sometimes animals. He also wakes up at night, terrified, saying something is in the room with him. We tried changing his environment, making sure he gets enough sleep, and even reducing his screen time, but nothing has helped. His doctor suggested psychiatric medication, but we’re not sure if that’s the right step yet. I was wondering if Ayurveda has any remedies for hallucinations. Could this be a problem with the doshas being imbalanced? Are there herbs or oils that can calm the mind and help with these symptoms? I’ve read that Brahmi and Ashwagandha are good for mental health—would they help in this case? Also, is there a specific diet that can support the nervous system and reduce hallucinations naturally? Another thing I’ve been thinking about is whether digestion has anything to do with it. He does have some gut issues, and I read that in Ayurveda, the gut and mind are closely connected. Could poor digestion or toxin buildup be causing these hallucinations? Would a detox or Panchakarma treatment help clear this issue? If anyone has experience with Ayurveda for hallucinations, please share. We just want to help him feel normal again.
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