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Question #48818
65 days ago
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Seeking Online Consultation for Mental Health Support - #48818

Client_060ba7

I would like to know how to set up an online face to face WhatsApp consultation (ongoing likely) with an expert on mental health. I have long standing deep depression. Anxiety. Mood swings. Due to several recent personal challenges I am now in serious a mental health crisis. I need to find my centre, balance, peace of mind, clearness of thought and an occasional smile. I have fought this alone for many years but I need help now. Please let me know how I can proceed.

How long have you been experiencing your current mental health symptoms?:

- More than 1 year

Have you identified any specific triggers for your mood swings or anxiety?:

- Changes in routine

What coping mechanisms have you tried in the past?:

- Medication
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I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONDITION VERY WELL YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM LONG STANDING DEPRESSION ANXIETY MOOD SWINGS AND MENTAL EXHAUSTION DUE TO CONTINUOUS PERSONAL STRESS GRIEF AND LACK OF EMOTIONAL SUPPORT THIS HAS CREATED IMBALANCE IN YOUR MIND THOUGHT PROCESS AND DAILY ROUTINE AND THAT IS WHY YOU ARE FEELING LOST DESPONDENT AND UNABLE TO COPE ALONE AT THIS STAGE YOU SHOULD NOT STRUGGLE BY YOURSELF I ADVISE YOU TO CONTACT THIS PLATFORM TEAM AND APPROACH THEM FOR A ONE TO ONE CONSULTATION WITH A MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT THEY WILL ARRANGE FACE TO FACE ONLINE SESSIONS AND GUIDE YOU PROPERLY WITH REGULAR SUPPORT SO YOU CAN GRADUALLY REGAIN MENTAL BALANCE CLARITY PEACE OF MIND AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY

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Client
64 days ago

Dear Doctor Thank you!! I have contacted them and am waiting for their reply. I need coaching. Thank you so much!! 🙏

No worries Just contact Ask ayurveda team so that they will guide how can you proceed for face to face consultation n get proper guidance

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Are u finding face to face consultation via ask ayurveda platform?

If this then contact with the team to guide u for this.

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Client_060ba7
Client
65 days ago

I am sorry I am not sure how. I will try to look more closely at the site.

Go to the home page where u will get help side to connect for wp, I think I will get help there.

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U can mail your doubt also here, regards face to face consultation on this app

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Go to home page , then left side on upside 3 lines , where u get an option of contact , u will get there mail id link , where u can contact with team.

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Client
65 days ago

I have tried again under consultations. I hope I have done it correctly.

Client_060ba7
Client
65 days ago

Thank you. I will try that.

When u will go on left side the =like this three lines go there , there u will get an option of (contacts). U can mail there your doubt, regards consultation, u there u will get mail id also .

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Client
65 days ago

Thank you. I have I think.

Untill then , u will get solution for face to face consultation -

Want to recommend u for anxiety, low mood, mental restlessness, and sleep support.

1. Saraswatarishta For depression, anxiety, poor concentration, mental fatigue Dose: 10 ml + equal water Timing: Twice daily after meals Avoid if alcohol sensitivity is an issue (it’s a fermented preparation)

2. Brahmi Vati (plain, not gold) For anxiety, racing thoughts, emotional instability Dose: 1 tablet (250 mg) Timing: Twice daily after food

3. Jatamansi Churna or Jatamansi Capsule For deep anxiety, agitation, insomnia Dose: Churna: 250 mg (¼ tsp) Capsule: 250 mg Timing: Night only, after food or with warm milk

4. Tagara Capsule (if sleep is very poor) For severe restlessness and inability to sleep Dose: 250 mg Timing: Night only Do not combine with alcohol or sleeping pills

Panchakarma - Shirodhara and nasya with sheerbala taila under supervision via nearby panchkarma centre

If you want just ONE or TWO medicines only Start with: - Saraswatarishta + Jatamansi That’s a very grounding, non-overloading combo.

Important cautions - Start low, add one medicine every 3–5 days - Stop if you feel worsening agitation, heaviness, or unusual symptoms - Avoid fasting, detox, or strong Panchakarma right now

One grounding daily practice (2 minutes) - Sit upright - Slow exhale longer than inhale (inhale 4 sec → exhale 6 sec) - Do this 3 times a day - This helps the nervous system more than people realize.

Tq

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Your nervous system is currently in a state of severe exhaustion, leading to that feeling of a nervous breakdown. You are experiencing a depletion of vital energy, which causes the lack of motivation and the survival mode feeling. We need to stabilize your nervous system and rebuild your mental resilience.

Prescription (To Stabilize the Mind) 1. Ashwagandha (Winter Cherry) Dose: 1 teaspoon powder or 1 capsule twice daily with Warm milk (dairy or almond) with a pinch of Cardamom. This herb provides the strength to keep standing. It is an adaptogen that repairs nervous system burnout and reduces the frequency of panic attacks.

2. Medicated Ghee with Bacopa (Brahmi Ghee) Dose: 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach in the morning with warm water. This is a potent brain tonic. It nourishes the brain tissue to restore clarity and promote peace of mind.

3. Spikenard (Jatamansi) Usage: If you have panic attacks or cannot sleep, take 1 tablet of Spikenard or drink tea made from it. It is a powerful natural sedative that grounds the nervous system instantly.

When the mind is chaotic, Routine is the medicine. Do not try to do everything. Just do these two things: 1. The Morning Sun: Force yourself to step outside for 10 minutes before 9:00 AM. Sunlight dispels lethargy and resets your biological clock/circadian rhythm.

2. Warm Oil Massage: Before a shower, apply warm Sesame Oil to your feet and head. Your skin is the sensor of the nervous system. Oiling it creates a shield against the external environment and calms the nervous breakdown feeling.

Dietary Choices (Comfort & Grounding) You need Comfort Food that is physically healing. Eat: Warm, soupy, and soft foods. Rice and Lentil Stew, Oatmeal, Vegetable Stews, Sweet Potatoes. The Magic Ingredient: Clarified Butter (Ghee). Add 1 teaspoon to every meal. It lubricates the dry channels of the mind and improves cognitive function. Avoid: Raw salads, cold smoothies, coffee (a major trigger for anxiety), and dry crackers. These increase instability in your system.

Keeping the ashes by your bed shows deep love, but holding the physical remains too close can stagnate your own emotional energy. Suggestion is When you feel strong enough, consider a small ritual to disperse a pinch of them in a plant or a river, returning them to nature. This acts as a release for your own heart. Please, if the darkness feels unsafe, do not hesitate to call a local crisis line. You are valuable and your animals need you.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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65 days ago

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HELLO,

From what you’ve shared, this looks like a long-standing depressive disorder with anxiety and mood instability, now worsened by recent personal stressors. This means: -Your mind has been under strain for a long time, not just recently -Emotional regulation systems are overloaded -The brain’s chemicals that support motivation, calmness, sleep, and joy are out of balance -Stress has reduced your ability to “self-correct” emotionally This is not weakness, not lack of willpower, and not something you caused

In depression and anxiety: -Neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, GABA become dysregulated -The stress axis (HPA axis) stays overactive -The mind remains in threat/survival mode -Over time, thinking becomes cloudy, rigid, pessimistic, or exhausted

That’s why: -Motivation drops -Small tasks feel heavy -Thoughts loop -Mood swings happen -Sleep and appetite change

In Ayurveda, your symptoms relate mainly to imbalance in:

1. Vata Dosha (Primary) -Governs mind, nerves, movement, thoughts -When disturbed → anxiety, fear, racing thoughts, mood swings, insomnia

2. Tamas (Mental Quality) -Excess tamas → heaviness, sadness, withdrawal, hopelessness

3. Rajas (Mental Agitation) -Excess rajas → restlessness, irritability, emotional turbulence

Condition may be described as: -Vata-pradhan Manas Rog -With Tamo-Rajo vriddhi -Often associated with Manovaha srotas dushti

This explains: -Long duration -Trigger by routine changes -Partial response to earlier Ayurvedic management

Treatment Goals (Very Important) Treatment is not only symptom suppression.

Short-term goals -Emotional safety -Reduce intensity of anxiety and depressive depth -Improve sleep and appetite -Reduce mental overload

Medium-term goals -Stabilize mood swings -Improve clarity of thought -Increase emotional resilience -Restore interest and engagement

Long-term goals -Prevent relapse -Restore inner balance (sattva) -Strengthen mind’s coping ability -Reduce dependency on emergency interventions

Internal Treatment

1) .Saraswatarishta= 15ml twice daily after meals with warm water = used for axnxiety, fatigue and mental clarity

2) Brahmi Vati = 1 tab at night =Releieves anxiety, racing thoughts, emotional instability

3) Jatamansi Capsules= 1 chapati bedtime only after meals with milk = For deep anxietyand insomnia

2. External TREATMENT

-Abhyanga (oil massage) – pacifies Vata with warm sesame oil daily -Nasya – supports mental clarity- instill 2 drops of Anu taila in each nostril daily morning -Shiro abhyanga – helps anxiety and sleep head massage with Brahmi oil every 2nd day before sleep

Why yoga helps Yoga: —Regulates autonomic nervous system —Reduces cortisol —Improves oxygenation —Reconnects body and mind gently

Asanas -Sukhasana -Vajrasana -Balasana -Shavasana

Pranayama -Anulom Vilom – balances nervous system -Bhramari – reduces anxiety and agitation -Deep diaphragmatic breathing

Avoid: -Forceful breathing -Excess Kapalbhati during anxiety -Overexertion

Diet -Warm, freshly cooked food -Easily digestible meals -Slightly oily foods (Vata pacifying) -Regular meal times

Reduce or avoid -Excess caffeine -Very cold foods -Skipping meals -Highly processed food -Alcohol (very important) Diet supports medicine but cannot replace it in deep depression.

Simple Home Supportive Measures -Warm oil massage to scalp before bath (2–3x/week) -Evening digital detox -Soft music or mantra listening -Exposure to morning sunlight -Simple routine (not rigid, but consistent)

Important Reality Check (Very Honest) -Ayurveda can help deeply, but not instantly -Healing is gradual and layered -Crisis phase may need integrated support -No shame in needing more than one system of medicine -Stopping treatment early often causes relapse

About Online Ayurveda Consultation (Platform-Based)

You should look for: -Qualified BAMS / MD (Ayurveda) physician -Willingness for ongoing online follow-up -Comfortable coordinating with modern psychiatry if needed Before consultation, prepare: -Past treatments -Current symptoms (honest) -Sleep, appetite, digestion -Emotional stressors -Any medications/supplements

You are not broken.
You are overloaded and exhausted after years of silent struggle. Needing help is not failure — it is wisdom. With: -Right guidance -Regular support -Patience -Consistency Balance, clarity, and emotional peace can return.

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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65 days ago

Thank you! 🙏

Don’t worry take Manasamithra vatakam 1tab bd Brahmi vati 1tab bd Enough u ll get results

Dr RC BAMS MS

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65 days ago

Thank you. I need a simple solution like this. I cannot on my own manage a complex set of instructions. I appreciate it greatly! Blessings to you! 🙏

Hello I totally get how tough it is to deal with feeling down and anxious for ages, especially after life throws a bunch of curveballs your way. It’s normal to feel bummed out, distant, and just being tired from constantly trying to keep your head above water. Wanting some peace, a clear head, and feeling balanced is a totally valid goal. You’re already showing some serious strength by being real about how you feel and reaching out for some help.

You can have face to face personal consultation with this platform just contact the website you will get the guidelines Till then you can have this

AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

From an Ayurvedic point of view, your feelings seem to be caused by things being out of whack in your mental channels. Constant stress, sadness, worry, and tough times messes with your energy and emotions, which leads to: * Feeling unmotivated and sad * Worries, too much thinking, and restlessness * Feeling numb and not interested in stuff * Trouble sleeping and just feeling drained

It’s kind of like being in a low mood with some agitation.

AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

INTERNAL MEDICATION

These are easy, safe, and often used to help your mind:

1.Brahmi vati – 1 tablet, twice a day after food 2. Ashwagandha capsule l – 500 mg, twice a day with warm milk or water 3. Shankhpushpi syrup – 15 ml syrup at night 4. Saraswatarishta – 10 ml with the same amount of water, twice a day after you eat

What this does: * Eases anxiety and worry * Helps you feel more emotionally stable * Feeds your nervous system * Can help with sleep and a clearer mind

DETOX (Detox – easy stuff at home)

No heavy-duty detox needed right now. Instead: * Massage time! Warm sesame oil on your head and feet before you shower * Breathe in some steam from plain water * Don’t go crazy with fasting or super intense cleanses

This calms out your system and steady your nerves.

FOOD & LIFESTYLE (super important for you)

What’s good: * Warm, fresh food * Rice, dal, ghee, milk, soups, khichdi * Soaked almonds (4–5 a day) * Herbal teas: Brahmi tea, Ashwagandha tea

What to avoid: * Cold or packaged stuff * Too much coffee or booze * Waiting too long to eat * Staring at your phone/social media super late

DAILY MIND RESET (simple but works) * Wake up and sleep around the same time * Get some sun in the morning (10–15 min) * Breathe slow for 10 minutes (Anulom Vilom / deep breaths) * Write down how you feel (no judging, just let it out) * Do one thing you enjoy each day (music, pets, plants)

Feeling down for a long time can tire out your nervous system, just like being sick can tire out your body. It’s not about “not being strong enough” – it’s about your mind being low on energy.

With some Ayurvedic help, good habits, and being kind to yourself, your mind can get back on track: * First, you’ll feel more stable * Then you’ll start thinking clearer * Then you’ll feel like doing stuff * And eventually, you’ll feel happy and trust things again

It’s not a quick fix – it takes time, patience, and being gentle with yourself.

You’ve been through a lot. Wanting peace and feeling safe isn’t weak – it’s your body telling you it’s time to heal. Give yourself time. Even a super tired mind can bounce back with the right help and kindness.

Wishing you peace, strength, and a smooth recovery.

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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65 days ago

Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️ 🙏

OK BOOK CONSULTION WITH ME I WILL DEFINETY GIVE HONSTLY AND BEST SOLUTION FOR YOU

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1.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 2.Brahmi vati 1 tab at bedtime with water 3.Tab. Mentat 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Ksheerbala tailam - 2 drops in each nostril once daily

🧘 Supportive Daily Routine (Dinacharya) - Morning grounding: Warm water with lemon or ginger. - Abhyanga (oil massage): Daily self‑massage with warm sesame oil to calm Vata. - Breathwork: Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) for 5 minutes. - Sunlight: Gentle morning exposure for mood regulation. - Evening wind‑down: Warm milk with nutmeg or turmeric before bed.

🍲 Food Choices - Favor warm, cooked, nourishing meals. - Include ghee, whole grains, mung dal, and seasonal vegetables. - Avoid cold, processed, or excessively spicy foods. - Herbal teas (tulsi, chamomile, brahmi) during the day.

Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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