Vata Pitta - #2751

Lately, I’ve been noticing some weird patterns in my body and mood that I can’t explain. My energy swings between feeling super restless and fidgety like my mind is racing 24/7 to feeling completely overheated, both physically and emotionally. I heard about vata pitta in Ayurveda, and now I’m wondering if my issues have something to do with these two doshas being out of balance. A little about my daily life: I usually wake up early and dive straight into work, skipping breakfast most days. By lunchtime, I’m starving, and I often eat spicy or fried foods because they’re quick and satisfying. But then I feel heavy and irritable afterward, which seems to last the whole afternoon. Could these habits be making my vata pitta imbalance worse? I don’t even know if this is the right direction to look in, but I’m desperate for answers. Physically, my body feels inconsistent too. Some days I’ll have dry skin that’s almost itchy, and then other times, my skin looks red and inflamed, especially on my face. I’ve also had trouble with digestion – either I’m constipated for days (which is so uncomfortable) or my stomach feels like it’s on fire after eating certain meals. Someone mentioned this might be related to vata pitta, but I don’t really understand how. Emotionally, I feel all over the place. I get anxious easily, but when I’m not anxious, I find myself getting frustrated and snappy at small things. Is this normal for people with issues connected to vata pitta, or is it something totally different? I don’t want to keep feeling like I’m on an emotional rollercoaster every day. Another thing – I’ve been getting these random headaches, usually in the afternoon or when I’m sitting at my desk for hours. I’ve cut down on caffeine, but it hasn’t helped much. Could these headaches also be a sign that my vata pitta needs some balancing? How do you even start addressing both doshas at the same time without making things worse? What I’d like to know is do I need to change my diet entirely, or are there small adjustments I can start with that target both vata pitta imbalances? Should I focus more on calming vata or cooling pitta first? Or does it have to be tackled together? I’d also appreciate any tips on managing these mood swings and headaches, if they’re related.