Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - #16999

I don’t even know where to start. For the past year, I’ve been struggling with post traumatic stress disorder, and it’s completely taken over my life. It started after a serious car accident I had last summer. At first, I thought the fear and anxiety would go away after a few weeks, but instead, it got worse. Every time I hear loud noises, my heart starts racing, and I feel like I’m back in that moment. I can’t sleep properly because of nightmares, and I get these sudden panic attacks where I feel like I can’t breathe. Doctors diagnosed me with post traumatic stress disorder and prescribed some medications, but I don’t want to rely on them forever. They make me feel numb, and I don’t like the side effects. I’ve been reading about alternative therapies, and Ayurveda came up as a natural way to manage mental health issues. I’m wondering if Ayurveda can actually help with post traumatic stress disorder in a deep, healing way, rather than just covering up the symptoms. Are there specific herbs that help calm the nervous system? I heard Ashwagandha might be good for stress, but is it helpful for post traumatic stress disorder too? Also, I feel exhausted all the time, like my energy is completely drained. Can Ayurvedic treatments help with that? I’m also interested in diet changes—are there foods that can naturally support my mind and help me feel more balanced? Another big issue is my emotions. Some days I feel extremely anxious, and other days I feel completely disconnected from everything. Can Ayurveda help bring emotional stability for someone dealing with post traumatic stress disorder? Also, I’ve read about meditation and breathing techniques in Ayurveda—do those actually work for trauma, or do they only help with general stress? I just want to feel like myself again. If anyone has experience with Ayurvedic remedies for post traumatic stress disorder, please share what worked for you. I’m willing to try anything natural that can help me heal.