Question #22930
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Depressed mood, appetite issues and sleep issues as well - #22930
Gurshan Singh
I have been on allopathic medicines for depression and sleep issues for over 2 years. But due to dependency and some side effects I stopped them gradually and currently not taking any medicine.But now I feel no appetite at all and having difficulty in sleep as well.
Age: 24
Depression
Appetite
Sleep
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
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Hello Gurshan Singh
" Life is Precious Comes Once Enjoy ! Entertain ! Elaborate ! for Good Purposes "
" NO NEED TO WORRY "
" I WILL HELP YOU TO RECOVER WITH UR ISSUES "
UR ISSUES
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Lack of Appetite
• Sleep issues
MEDICAL HISTORY
Depression On Past Antidepressants stopped now
• I Appreciate Ur Awareness and Honest efforts to Act Fast and Think Naturally to Prevent Manage and Cure Anxiety Permanently from Roots
• Also I Must Admire U Willing To be Happy Healthy and Mentally Fit Enough
• I Can Understand in this Tender Age u faced Major Anxiety twice and have tremendous Bad Past Experiences.
• After Stopping Antidepressants it's Quite Common to Get Sleep Distrubances and Lack of Appetite
PROBABLE CAUSE
Nervous Personality Panicness Overthinking Unnecessary Thoughts Phobia Negative Approach Childhood & Past Trauma Abuses Imbalances in Brain neurotransmitter like serotonin and norepinephrine Substance abuses like Alcohol Smoke drugs Few Medications Hormonal Imablance Thyroid Cortisol Melatonin Nutritional Deficiencies Genetic Hereditary Factors Autoimmune Issues etc
INSTRUCTION FOR ANXIETY DEPRESSION U MUST FOLLOW
• Do Good with Urself.Love Urself.Good Things Happens Automatically in ur Life.
• Accept Spirit fully Urself as U R .Hold On Urself.These are Precious Life Lessons ur Learning in Tender Age now.
• Try To Be Kind with Urself.Have Mercy towards urself.
• Help Urself Get Out of This Situation .Ur Only Person Can Help Urself out of this Situation.
• Be Affermative.Keep Positive Approach always.Convert Negative thought in to Positive.Talk with Urself Positive like" I m Feeling Positive " My Mind is Getting Calm " I m feeling Peaceful" U mind Doesn't Differentiate What u thik it assumes and shows same picture.
• Keep Writing Ur Strength on Page Everyday.Keep always reminding those
• Plan ur Routine Work Study Wisely.Follow Them Honestly
• Visualise Good Things Happening ur Life is Changing second by second
• Youngage Urself in Hobbies Singing Dancing etc Work Social Helps Charity works etc Mind Attention Games .Always keep ur Busy with Work
• Be Social and Create Positive Friends Circles without selfishness and Expectations.
• Read Motivational Books Stories.Keep Ur Ideals Higher.
• Volunteer ur Time for Needy And Good Purposes
• Don't Compare Urself with Anyone.Ur Unique one.
• Deep Breathing and Exhale Slowly in Panicness Anxiety
• Prefer Highly Nutritious Diet All Leafy Vegetable Fruits salads sprouts Fibers etc Drink Plenty of Water Fluids Juices Approximately 3 Liters Per Day.
• Avoid Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Fast Juck Foods Stimulants like Tea Coffee Carbonated beverages etc
• Do Meditation Dhyan Relaxing Yogas Anumol Vilom Pranayama
• Good Physical Activities Exercise Outdoor Sports etc
• Be Humorous.Laughing Reduces ur Anxiety
• Cultivate Habit of Being Smily and Happy Always
• Reduce Screentime Excessive usage of Mobile Laptop TV
• Visit Nature Places Plan Picnics will change ur Moods
• Stay in Touch with Family Friends Socially
• Do activities to strengthen existing relationships, like going out for coffee or lunch, or even just sending a card
• Trust Close Honest People Open up and Share ur feelings
• Cultivate Hobbies Join Social Group Like Singing groups dancing d
Groups
• Commit Volunteer Ur Time to Social Work Activites
TIPS TO IMPROVE INSOMNIA & SLEEP
• Stay Hydrated Approximately 3 Liters of Water Fluids Juices Per day
• Take Full Belly Food at Night
• Drink 1 Glass Buffalo Milk at Night
• Avoid Stimulants Like Processed Sweets excess Chocolate Coffee Carbonated beverages
• Avoid Distractions like Mobile Laptop TV Specially at Night
• Practice Dhyan Meditation
• Avoid Unnecessary Racing Thoughts Overthinking etc
PRACTICE TIPS TO AVOID ANXIETY PANICNESS DEPRESSION FRUSTRATION LONELINESS
1 ) Use the 3-3-3 rule Method
Identify three things you see, hear, and feel
2 ) The 5-5-5 rule Method
Inhale for Count 5, hold Count 5, exhale Count 5) to stay present.
NOTE - TAKING ONLY MEDICINES IS NOT ENOUGH TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE
IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN GOOD RESULTS BY COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS
Identify Triggers Causes Manage+ Counselling + Creating Anxiety Plans + Family Friends Social Support + Ayurvedic Medicine+ Healthy Diet+ Yoga + Exercise+ Lifestyle Modifications+ Dhyan+ Meditation+ Nutritional Suppliments "
EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR ANXIETY DEPRESSION SLEEP & APPETITE ISSUES
* Tab.Manasmitra Vatakam ( Kottkal Pharma) 1 - 0 - 1 After Food
* Tab.Chitrakadi Vati ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 -0- 1 to be Chewed 10 mins Before Meal
* Kalyanak Ghrita ( Kottakal Pharma ) 1 Tsf Morning 1 Tsf Night with Milk /Rice
* Syrup.Saraswatarista ( Kottakal Pharma) 15 ml -0- 15 ml Night After Food
* Tab.Ashwagandha with Multivitamin Probiotics ( Bliss Wellness Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food
* Tab.Tagar 250 mg ( Himalaya Pharma) 0-0-2 After Food Preferably 1 hr Before Sleep
DO'S - Prefer Alkaline Highly Nutritious Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Fibers Dry Fruits Physical Activities Exercise Dhyan Meditation
DON'TS - Highly Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Fast Juck Foods Non Veg MIlk and Other Dairy products Bakery Sedentary lifestyles Stress Over Sexual Thoughts Over Mastrubation
YOGA -Mayurasan Gomukhasan Surya Namaskar
EXERCISES - Walking Jogging Mobility Exercises Aerobics Gymnastics etc
PRANAYAMA -Anulom vilom Pranayam Chandrabhedi Pranayam
ANTISTRESS REGIME - Dhyan Meditation
REGARDS
Dr Arun Desai
God Bless You 😊🙏
If you have any questions u can ask me .I will answer to the level of your satisfaction.U have Text Option here.
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Hello Gurshan.
As I can see you are only 24yrs old so please donot loose hope and think you have something too much serious.
Depression and other disorders related to the mind can only be treated when you make up ur mind to get rid of them.
What you should do:
Avoid all triger factors.
Whenever you fell something is triggering you do either some physical activity or concentrate of your breath.
Daily workout is important
Do your gym or some kind of rigours exercise so that you exhaust and leave bad thoughts behind. You are young so gym would be beneficial over Yoga as you need to know proper technique to do rigorous yoga.
AnulomVilom, Bhramari, Sitali, Kapalbhati all these pranayams to be done early in the morning.
Reduce screen time.. No screen in darkness and 1 hour before you sleep.
Consume audio form of data rather than visuals before you sleep.
Filter the content of data you consume.. Let it be spiritual or positive... too much motivation can also cause depression.
Drink a glass of buffalo milk daily before you sleep; it will help you get a sound sleep.
100 steps after both meals are must.
Eat only home cooked food... Avoid outside food, packed and processed food.
If you are away from your loved ones make it a routine to speak to them atleast twice a day.. That will help you heal more quickly
Tab. Ampachak Vati
2 tabs twice a day before food.
Cap. Memorine (S.G.Phytopharma)
2 caps twice a day before food.
Tab. Shankhavati
2 tabs after food. (suck and eat like we eat hajmola)
Syp. Prasham
4 tsp at bed time.
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Try and avoid the trigger factors as much possible. Anxiety is a state of mind which you can surely control by altering your thoughts..
Just note the patterns n timings of the feeling and make yourself busy in that time.. If you have nothing to do at that time simple do some physical activity or go for a walk or if it is possible for you concentrate on your breath(which most of the people find difficult to do)
Anulomvilom and Bhramari Pranayam will help. But you have to do it early in the morning only.
Donot get yourself into any addictions.
Donot drink tea or coffee or aerated drinks.
Depression and other disorders related to the mind can only be treated when you make up ur mind to get rid of them.
What you should do:
Avoid all triger factors.
Whenever you fell something is triggering you do either some physical activity or concentrate of your breath.
Daily workout is important
Do your gym or some kind of rigours exercise so that you exhaust and leave bad thoughts behind. You are young so gym would be beneficial over Yoga as you need to know proper technique to do rigorous yoga.
AnulomVilom, Bhramari, Sitali, Kapalbhati all these pranayams to be done early in the morning.
Reduce screen time.. No screen in darkness and 1 hour before you sleep.
Consume audio form of data rather than visuals before you sleep.
Filter the content of data you consume.. Let it be spiritual or positive... too much motivation can also cause depression.
Drink a glass of buffalo milk daily before you sleep; it will help you get a sound sleep.
100 steps after both meals are must.
Eat only home cooked food... Avoid outside food, packed and processed food.
If you are away from your loved ones make it a routine to speak to them atleast twice a day.. That will help you heal more quickly
Prefer natural liquids like fruit juice, coconut water, lemon juice, kokum sharbat over packed ones.
Shatavari Kalpa
2 tsp with 1 cup milk twice a day.
Cap. Memorin(S.G.Phytopharma)
2 caps twice a day before food.
Syp. Prasham
4 tsp at bed time with lukewarm water.
Tab. Manasmitra Vatak
2 tabs at bed time.
A cup of hot buffalo milk at bed time
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Your thought for skip allopathic sedative medication is good. but you alongwith take ayurvedic medicine for depression and ANXIETY...
Divya neuroghrit gold tab=2-2 tab before meal twice daily
Medhasagar ras
ASHWAGANDHA CAP=1-1 tab after meal twice
Nutrela ashwagandha melatonin gummies=1 chew at night
Avoid your trigger factor such as overthinking and other factors...busy you always do regular pranayama
ANULOM bharmri udhgeeth savasana
Listen soothing old songs/ listen gurbaani/bajans and motivational speeches
You definitely cured
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Namaste
for this issue of yours i would advise you to
1 do yoga especially bhramari pranayama daily for atleast 5 min
2 hydrate well
3 get a head massage done with brahmi taila atleast once week
4 take brahmi vati in dose of 0-0-2 bedtime
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Take
Prasham tablet 0-0-2 at bed time
Manasmitra vatikam 1-0-1 after food with water Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water
Give gentle massage on scalp twice weekly with Brahmi oil
Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with water
Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once in the morning
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Considering your situation, it's essential to look into the imbalance in your doshas. In Ayurveda, depression, sleep issues, and loss of appetite often relate to an imbalance in the Vata and possibly Kapha doshas. First, I recommend starting with a simple daily routine to balance Vata, such as waking up and going to sleep at the same times daily. This helps regulate your internal clock, which is crucial for sleep.
When it comes to diet, it's important to rekindle your digestive fire, or agni. Begin with light, warm, and nourishing foods like a bowl of khichdi or light vegetable soup. Avoid raw, cold, and heavily processed foods—these can aggravate Vata. Ghee is also beneficial for you; consider adding a teaspoon of warm ghee to your meals as it helps in digestion and nourishment of the body tissues.
For improving sleep, herbal teas like chamomile or a mixture of ashwagandha and milk before bedtime can promote relaxation. Try also incorporating abhyanga, self-massage with warm sesame oil, into your daily routine, as it is known to calm Vata. Practice this for about 20 minutes and then take a warm shower.
Making time for meditation or yoga nidra daily is highly recommended, as they can help reduce stress levels and promote better sleep. Gentle yoga poses focusing on grounding and relaxation can significantly help in restoring your natural balance.
Ensure your bedroom environment is conducive to sleep by reducing noise and keeping the room dark and cool. Avoid screens at least an hour before bed, as this can stimulate Vata further and disrupt your sleep cycle.
If symptoms persist or worsen, consider consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner or a healthcare provider to ensure a holistic approach tailored to your needs. Balancing these aspects holistically takes time, but with persistence, you may find a harmonious balance and improvement in your symptoms.
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