What to do in case of deep depression with the loss of the meaning of life? - #188

I’m truly sorry to hear about the deep depression you’re experiencing. It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed and hopeless, especially when facing such challenging emotions.To address your deep depression and feelings of meaninglessness, Ayurveda offers several herbal remedies that can help uplift your mood and promote emotional balance. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a powerful adaptogen that can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; consider taking 1 teaspoon of ashwagandha powder mixed with warm milk or water once or twice daily. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is known for enhancing cognitive function and relieving stress, and you can consume it in powdered form (1 teaspoon) or as a tea made by steeping the leaves in hot water. Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) also has calming effects, and you can take its powder mixed with honey daily. Incorporating turmeric (Curcuma longa) into your diet can be beneficial due to its anti-inflammatory properties; consider making golden milk with turmeric, milk, and a pinch of black pepper. Additionally, Triphala can aid digestion and detoxification, which is essential for overall health; take 1 teaspoon of Triphala powder with warm water before bedtime. These herbal remedies, alongside a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and mindfulness practices, can help support your emotional well-being. While these solutions can provide relief, it’s important to continue monitoring your mental health, and seeking professional support may also be beneficial if symptoms persist or worsen.

First off, really sorry you’re going through this… it sounds really tough, and it makes total sense you wanna try some different approaches with Ayurveda. Let’s see if we can figure something out together, okay?

So, feeling that deep kind of depression is a major vata imbalance thing in Ayurveda. And when vata’s outta whack, it messes with our mind, makes things feel chaotic, anxious, and hopeless, ya know? It’s like everything feels scattered. For starters, let’s look at calming that vata down.

Start with grounding foods—warm, cooked, easy-to-digest meals, soups, stews, that kinda thing. Avoid anything too cold or raw, ‘cause they can aggravate vata more. Adding some healthy fats, like ghee or olive oil, can be really nourishing for the mind. Spice it up with cumin, ginger or turmeric – warm spices to help digestion and enhance mood.

Herbs like ashwagandha are often recommended. It’s an adaptogen and helps regulate stress and mood. A teaspoon with warm milk before bedtime might help. Brahmi, another one, supports mental clarity and reduces stress.

Aligning your routine with nature is crucial. Try sleeping and waking up at the same time every day—consistency calms vata. And find time for some gentle activities like walking in nature, or mellow yoga. Breathing exercises (pranayama) are great too—nadi shodhana, the alternate nostril breathing, could help balance energies.

Please consider joining someone supportive, who’s understanding. Depression isn’t something you should handle all by yourself. Even if hospitals aren’t an option now, maybe just talking could ease a little pressure. I must say too—if those suicidal thoughts stick around, getting back to professional help could be crucial. Ayurveda is a great ally for long-term balance, but immediate risks like that are best tackled with more urgent assistance. Hope this helps a bit, hang in there.