How to overcome anxiety and overthinking problem - #27387
I have anxiety and overthinking problem. Sometimes i thoughti have health issues can't control my emotions and focus on my work. Actuallyi have cervical spondyliti and it causes my shoulder and left arm pain andi thought it may be a heart problem. Please clarify that it is a cervical or heart problem. I have no chest pain
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Hey,Anushka For Cervical & Shoulder Pain: Hot fomentation (hot water bag on neck/shoulder 10 min daily)
Gentle neck stretches (Chin-to-chest, side tilts, shoulder rolls)
Avoid long mobile/PC use without breaks
Sleep on a thin pillow (avoid thick ones)
For Anxiety & Overthinking:
Breathing practice: 5 min Anulom Vilom + 2–3 min Bhramari morning and night
Ashwagandha or Brahmi (if digestion is stable) – helps calm mind naturally
Write down your fears → then write logical answers (eg. “I feel left arm pain → but no chest pain, I have cervical spondylitis → so likely from that, not heart”). This rewires the brain.
Limit Googling symptoms – it worsens anxiety.
For Focus & Work:
Follow a routine (fixed sleep, work hours, meals)
Do 20 min walk in sunlight daily – boosts mood & reduces health anxiety Avoid excess tea/coffee (they worsen anxiety and palpitations)
Hello Anushka, I understand your situation. Cervical pain radiates towards shoulder and arm,you are quite young and have no chest pain, so the chances of having you having heart problem is very very low. For cervical pain- 1. Trayodashanga guggulu- 1-1-1 after meal. Crush the tablet in 2-3 parts then take it. 2. Peedantak vati -1-1-1 after meals. 3. Peedantak oil - Massage over the painful area 2-3 times a day. 4. Medha vati-1-0-1 after meal
Diet- . Avoid peas, cauliflower, capsicum,kalay daal as it aggrevates vata and increases pain. . Take green vegetables, seasonal fruits. .Avoid curd, banana. .Take milk daily. Yoga- Anulom vilom,gomukhasana, tadasana,uttanpadasana, bhramri, bhastrika.
Lifestyle modifications - . Practice yoga and mild exercise daily. . Write down your thoughts on a diary daily so that it comes out of mind. . Spend sometime daily with family, friends and well-wishers. . Remember,our mind is like a garden,if you don’t plant positive thoughts in it,weeds like negative thoughts will grow. . Read self help books and watch spiritual content for positivity. . Pick 4-5 affirmations like, 'I am healthy ', ’ I am growing ',I am the best, I love my life… repeat these daily. Take care Regards, Dr. Anupriya

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