mood and motivation to cope with life - #32885
How do I naturally improve my mood and motivation without taking anti-depressants. I struggle with anxiety and depression sometimes. I also appear to have brain fog and struggle to focus on work. I have been through a number of life-changing experiences such as relocating abroad then moving again all within 1 year.
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HELLO ZAINOBIA, Don’t worry, the following treatment plan will work on all of hese issues that you are facing. 1. Ashwagandharistha+ Saraswatarishtha - 2tsp each with 4tsp water twice a day after meal 2.Brahmi vati 2-0-2 after meals 3. Rogan Badam oil - 2-2 drops in each nostril either in the morning empty stomach or at bedtime.
Diet- Adequate amount of water. Drinks to be consumed Homemade vegetable juices, coconut water, Herbal tea, Fruits juices, Amla juice, Red juice, Pumpkin Juice, Green juice.
Drinks to be avoided- .All Carbonated drinks, Energy drinks. .Beverages that contain tannic acid, Alcohol. .Eat walnut, cashew, soaked and peeled almonds. .Eat seasonal vegetables and fruits. Yoga- Anulom vilom, bhastrika, tratak,ujjayi Lifestyle modifications - .Take atleast 7 hours of sound sleep. .Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling, gardening. ALWAYS READY TO HELP YOU. Follow these ,be consistent and stay positive. Review after 15 days. Take care Regards,DR. ANUPRIYA
Ayurvedic approaches to naturally improve mood, motivation, and mental clarity focus on balancing these doshas through diet, lifestyle, herbs, and therapies.
1. Diet (Aahara) Vata-Pacifying Diet: Since Vata is likely the primary imbalance, the focus is on grounding, nourishing, and warming foods.
Eat warm, cooked meals: Soups, stews, and roasted vegetables are better than cold, raw foods.
Include healthy fats: Ghee (clarified butter), olive oil, and avocado nourish the nervous system. Ghee, in particular, is considered “medhya” (brain-tonic).
Favor sweet, sour, and salty tastes: These tastes are grounding. Examples include sweet fruits, grains, and root vegetables.
Avoid: Dry, cold, and light foods like crackers, chips, and excessive raw salads. Avoid caffeine, processed foods, and refined sugars, which can further aggravate Vata.
2. Lifestyle (Vihara) Establish a Routine (Dinacharya): Vata thrives on routine and is disrupted by irregularity.
Wake and sleep at the same time: A consistent sleep schedule is crucial for nervous system repair.
Gentle exercise: Yoga, walking in nature, or Tai Chi can calm the mind and body. Avoid strenuous, high-impact exercises that can increase Vata.
Abhyanga (Self-Oil Massage): Massaging the body with warm sesame oil or a Vata-pacifying oil can be incredibly calming and grounding for the nervous system.
Pranayama (Breathing Exercises):
Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing): This technique is excellent for balancing the mind, reducing anxiety, and improving focus.
Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath): Calms the nervous system and can help with anxiety and insomnia.
Meditation: Daily meditation can train the mind to be less reactive and more focused. Even 10-15 minutes a day can make a significant difference.
1) sarasvatarishta 20 ml - after food with water 2 times
2) tab manasamrita vati -2 tab after food with water
Hello, The following will help you to cope and to heal from the situations… 1. Do not consume any processed food; as much as possible stick to freshly prepared food; consume more fruits and vegetables; stay away from red meat/ consume once a week for lunch. 2. Improve your water intake to 2 liters. 3. Have early dinner with just salads and soup(2 hours before going to bed) 4. Follow regular food timings.
5. Maintain a regular bed time; stay away from electronic gadgets for an hour before going to bed. 6. Learn yogasana (for 40 minutes practice every day) and pranayama(20 minutes pracitce everyday) and practice everyday. 7. Take 5-6 sessions with a counsellor&/psychotherapist.
These 7 points will help you to improve motivation and mood without any medication if you follow them without a days break.
Take care. Kind regards.
Hi Zainobia Ayurveda has very effective methods in Mind related issues. So please do take the medication as I mentioned below .
1.Kalyanaka kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Aswagandarishtam 15ml twice daily after food 3.Manasamitra tab 1-0-1 After food
*Practice PRANAYAMA/DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES regularly *Read more &watch good movies *Do travel if you are interested in it, because traveling can make your mood very positive *Drink plenty if water *Daily have some sunlight exposure *Have proper sleep
NO NEED TO WORRY DEAR,
*Include Meditation in your daily routine.
And start taking these medications, 1.Saraswatarishta 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 2.Cap.stresscom 1-0-1 3.Brahmi cap.1-0-1 4.kbir sukoon tab.1-1-1
*Daily Massage your scalp with BRAHMI OIL.
*Daily Massage your full body with sesame oil.
Follow up after 45 days.
Take care😊
Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj
Adv. Bramhi vati 1-0-1
Practice Bhramari praanaayaam and surya namaskaar aasana Practice tratak kriya
Persistent low mode, anxiety, and brain fog indicate an imbalance in your mind and nerves Take Brahmi cap 1-0-1 Shankapuspi syrup 5-0-5 ml Ashwagandha cap 1-0-1 Practice pranayama and meditation regularly
ITS VERY COMMON IN NAWDAYS.DUE TO VAIROUS IMOTIONAL AND BIOLOGICAL FACTORS.BUT ITS COMPLETELY CUREABLE THROUGH AYURVEDIC TRETMENT:-
MEDASAGAR RAS MANASMRITIKA VATAKAM VATGANKUSH RAS 1-1 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY…
JYOTISMATI OIL=10 DROP WITH MILK OR WATER AT BED TIME…
KSHEERBALA OIL=MASSAGE ON FOREHEAD AT BED TIME…
DO REGULAR YOGA AND PRANAYAM= ANULOM VILOM /BHRAMRI/ UDGEETH=10 MIN DAILY…
AVOID SOUR/FERMENTED FOODS
Can start on Brahmi vati Medha. Vati -One tablet twice daily after food with warm milk. Saraswathi aristha-2 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Do Pranayam Yoga meditation regularly
Disorders related to the mind can only be treated when you make up ur mind to get rid of them.
❌ 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.
❌ 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…
✔️ 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.
✔️ Prefer natural liquids like fruit juice, coconut water, lemon juice, kokum sharbat over packed ones.
💊 Medication: 💊
Panchendriya Vardhan Tailam 2 drops in each nostril early in the morning empty stomach.
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.
1.Ashwagandha churna 2 cap tat bedtime with warm milk 2.Manasmithra vatkam 1 tab twice daily with milk after meals 3.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Ksheera bala aavarthi 101 oil-2 drops in each nostril twice daily
- Favor warm, cooked, and oily foods: Khichdi, ghee-roasted vegetables, rice porridge. - Include calming herbs: Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, and Jatamansi. - Sip herbal teas: Fennel-coriander-cumin or tulsi-rose tea. - Eat regularly: No skipping meals; maintain a rhythm.
- Daily Abhyanga (oil massage): Use sesame or Brahmi oil to calm Vata. - Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari, and Ujjayi breathing. - Gentle yoga: Forward bends, child’s pose, and restorative postures.
Start with Saraswatarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily Light massage on head with Brahmi oil. Learn Rajyoga meditation and practice daily.
In Ayurveda, mood and motivation are closely linked to the balance of the doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Anxiety, depression, and brain fog could suggest an imbalance, often related to Vata dosha, which governs movement and communication. Let’s delve into some natural ways to enhance your mood and motivation.
First, focus on a grounding diet that helps stabilize Vata. Incorporate warm, cooked foods like soups, stews, and porridges into your meals. Use warming spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric to support digestion. Favor sweet, sour, and salty tastes; these can help balance Vata. Stay hydrated, but don’t consume beverages cold - warm herbal teas like ginger or chamomile can be beneficial.
Establish a daily routine to bring calmness and predictability into your life. Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day, aiming for seven to eight hours of sleep. This will help in synchronizing your body’s natural rhythms, easing anxiety and depression.
Pranayama (breath control) exercises can be very effective for calming the mind. Try Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) or Ujjayi (victory breath) for a few minutes each day. Meditation and yoga asanas like Child’s Pose, Corpse Pose, and Forward Bend may also promote relaxation and mental clarity.
Incorporate adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha or Brahmi into your routine. Ashwagandha helps reduce stress and improve energy levels, while Brahmi is known for enhancing mental function and memory. Use these herbs as per guidelines and consult with a healthcare professional if necessary.
Abyhanga, or self-massage with warm sesame oil, can be soothing, particularly when feeling anxious. Massage the oil firmly into your skin and then take a warm bath; this can relax the mind and body.
Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption as these can exacerbate Vata imbalances, increase anxiety, and disturb sleep. Instead, engage in activities that bring joy and allow for creative expression to uplift mood. Gardening, drawing, or cooking can be grounding and rewarding pursuits.
Finally, engaging with nature and ensuring regular physical activity, even a simple daily walk, can be rejuvenating and enhance motivation. This approach draws on a comprehensive understanding of body-mind synchronization, ensuring that changes are both practical and achieveable in your current lifestyle.
HELLO ZAINOBIA,
Thank you for sharing so openly, Zainobia. From an Ayurvedic perspective, mood, motivation, anxiety, depression, and brain fog are often related to imbalances in Vata and Kapha doshas. The rapid life changes you’ve experienced- relocation, uncertainty, and adjustments-tend to aggravate Vata, while low mood, heaviness, and lack of motivation suggest kapha imbalance.
1) DAILY ROUTINE Stability and rhythm calm vata and energize kapha -Wake up early before sunrise- brings mental clarity and motivation -Warm oil massage daily with sesame oil (or medicated oils like Ksheerbala taila ) to ground vata -Morning movement- brisk walking, suryanmaskar, or yoga for 20-30 minutes -Meditation + Pranayam = alternate nostril breathing (Anulom vilom ), Bhramari and Ujjayi help calm anxiety and improve focus -Sleep hygiene- aim for 10-10:30 pm sleep; avoid overstimulation at night
2) DIET Choose food that are warm, grounding, and sattvik (pure, fresh, calming) FAVOUR= warm cooked grains (rice, oats, quinoa), mung dal, root vegetables, lightly spiced soups, ghee, soaked almonds, dates, saffron milk
AVOID= excess caffeine, refined sugar, heavy fried foods, leftover or frozen foods (they increase dullness/brain fog)
Daily herbal teas= ginger, cinnamon , cardamom, tulsi, or brahmi tea
INTERNALLY
1) BRAHMI GHRITA= 1 tsp in warm milk once daily in morning =for brain, focus, and clarity
2) SARAWATARISHTA= 15ml with equal water after lunch and dinner
3) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily =for anxiety, restlessness, and mood balance
4) CHYAWANPRASHA AVALEHA= 2 tsp in every morning on empty stomach with warm milk =for energy and motivation
5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =for digestion and brain fog
4) PANCHAKARMA (detox and rejuvination) If possible kindly go through this -Shirodhara (oil pouring on forehead)- deeply calming for anxiety and mental fatigue -Nasya (medicated nasal oil drops)= clears brain fog, balances vata -Abhyanga + Swedana (oil massage + steam)= relieves heaviness and sluggishness
5) LIFESTYLE AND MIND MANAGEMENT -Sun exposure for natural serotonin boost -Engage in creative activities (painting, writing, music, gardening )- helps with expressions and joy -Stay socially connected- vata imbalance worsens with isolation -Chanting mantras like Gayatri Mantra or Om Namah Shivaya for mental stability
With consistent practice, your mind can regain clarity and motivation
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Siddha-Ayurveda offers insights into your situation by addressing mind-body balance, specifically through vata-pitta-kapha triad. Mood changes, anxiety, and brain fog may link to vata aggravation, often triggered by stress, irregular routines, or change. To pacify vata, establishing a regular routine is effective. Sleep and wake at consistent times, aiming for seven or eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. Incorporate grounding activities—like yoga or tai chi—focused on deep, slow movements.
Diet is another key to balance your doshas and enhance mood. Favor cooked, warm, nourishing foods over dry, cold, or raw items. Incorporate sweet, sour, and salty tastes, all of which calm vata. Consider rice, oats, sweet fruits, root vegetables, and healthy fats like ghee or sesame oil. Stay hydrated, but drink warm water or herbal teas, avoiding stimulants like caffeine.
Ashwagandha, a highly regarded rasayana (rejuvenative herb), can support mental clarity and reduce anxiety. 500mg of its powdered root, twice daily with warm milk, is beneficial; however, use cautiously regarding current health conditions or medications. Ayurvedic formulations like Brahmi or Shankupushpi could assist in boosting cognitive function, when taken under a practitioner’s guidance.
Lastly, prioritize self-reflection and stress-reduction practices. Meditation, pranayama (breathing exercises), and nature immersion help stabilize the mind, lower anxiety, and improve focus over time. If the symptoms persist or worsen, seeking professional help is advised, combining traditional treatments with contemporary approaches for a comprehensive healing pathway.
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