HELLO, You are dealing with severe social phobia, Parkinson’s disease, and nightly insomnia for such a long time.Since you’ve been dependent on Olanzapine for sleep, any changes must be done gradually and under supervision, especially with Parkinson’s AYURVEDIC VIEW -Social phobia-> manovaha srotas dushti, vata-pitta aggravation -Parkinsons disease(comparable to kampavata)-> vata vyadhi (degenerative neurological disorder) -Chronic insomnia -> nidranasha due to vata aggravation+ mental overactivity Core line of treatment = vata pacifying, medhya (nervine), rasayana (neuro-rejuvenation), and nidrajanana (sleep promoting) INTERNAL MEDICATIONS FOR ANXIETY + SOCIAL PHOBIA -Brahmi vati= 1 tab twice daily after meals -Saraswatarishta= 15ml + equal water twice daily after meals -Manasmitra vatakam= 1 tab at night These help calm the mind, improve confidence, reduce fear response FOR PARKINSON’S -Mahayogaraj guggulu= 2 tabs twice daily after meals -Vrihat vata chintamani ras= 1 tab twice daily after meals -Ksheerbala 101 capsule= 1 cap twice daily after meals -Ashwagandharishta = 15ml + equal water twice daily after meals These supports neuromuscular strength, reduces tremors, nourish nerves FOR CHRONIC INSOMNIA -Smritisagar ras= 1 tab at night -Kalyanak ghrita= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk if digestion permits these promote natural sleep, with out heavy sedation EXTERNAL MANAGEMENT OIL MASSAGE= with balaashwagandhadhi taila= daily Followed bye hot fomentation NASYA= instill 2 drops of ksheerbala taila in each nostril daily morning DIET -warm, soft, cooked meals -cow ghee small daily amount -alomind milk with nutmeg at night -moong dal, Rice,wheat porridge -stewed fruits AVOID -dry food, fasting -excess tea, coffee -cold food -late night screen exposure LIFESTYLE PROTOCOL -sleep before 10:30 pm -daily 20 min sunlight exposure -gente yoga -bhramari pranayam= 10 rounds twice daily -guided yoga nidra at bedtime IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT OLANZAPINE Do NOT stop suddenly work with your psychiatrist to taper slowly once -sleep improves naturally -anxiety reduces -nervous system stabilizes Abrupt withdrawal may worsen insomnia or anxiety EXPECTED TIMELINE -Sleep improvement= 3-6 weeks -anxiety reduction= 6-8 weeks -parkinsons symptom support= 2-3 months -significant stabilization= 4-6 months Because Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disorder, you should continue consulting your neurologist. Ayurveda, can be supportive and restorative, but integrative management works best DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU
Don’t panic Join your nearest senior citizen forum or lafter group Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Avoid addiction if any. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Cap Brahmi 1-0-1 Tab Kaucha 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks.
No worries Start on Brahmi vati 1-0-1 Ashwagandha capsule 1-0-1 Saraswathi aristha 4-0-4 tsp with equal water Drink blue pea flower tea twice daily Cont allopathic medicine Practice pranayama meditation regularly
START WITH MANASAMITRA VATIKAM ONE TABLET TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD TAGARA TABLET ONEVTABLET AT NIGHT SHANKAPUSPI SYRUP TEN ML TEICE DAILY AFTER FOOD ASHWAGANDHADI LEHYAM ONE TSP WITH WARM MILK AT NIGHT DRINK WARM MILK WITH A PINCH OF NUTMEG AT NIGHT MASSAGE YOUR SOLES AND FEET WITH WARM SESAME OIL BEFORE SLEEPING SO NOT STOP OLANZAPINE UNTIL UNLESS DOCTORS ADVICE
Dont stop olanzapine suddenly as it can cause severe rebound insomnia, psychosis or withdrawal dyskinesia. All changes must be under neurologist + psychiatrist supervision. ✓Ayurvedic supportive medicines Brahmi Vati (plain) – 1 tablet (250 mg) at night with warm water Shankhpushpi Syrup – 10 ml night with water Jatamansi Churna – 250–500 mg night with warm water Ashwagandha capsule – 250–500 mg night (low dose) with warm milk ✓Daily Routine Fixed sleep: 10 pm – 6 am (no phone/TV after 9 pm) Warm sesame oil head & foot massage 5–10 min nightly (grounds Vata, improves sleep) Anulom-Vilom + Bhramari pranayama 10 min before bed (reduces anxiety & racing thoughts) Light walk 15–20 min evening (no heavy exercise) ✓Diet Warm, light, sattvic: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, cooked lauki, warm milk at night Avoid: caffeine after 4 pm, heavy/oily/spicy food, late dinner Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
To get rid of social phobia you need to go to a spiritual organisation like Brahma kumaris Vishva vidhyalaya,a center near your residence, where everyone sees each other as a family member. For parkinson’s Start with Kauch beej tablet 1-0-1 Ashwagandha 1-0-1 After food with water For insomnia: Brahmi vati 0-0-2 Jatamansi ghanvati 0-0-2 Light massage on head with Brahmi oil Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily. Learn Rajyoga meditation and practice daily. Full body massage with ashwagandha oil+ kshirbala oil
