Struggling with OCD, Depression, and Insomnia - #50654

Take Manomithravatakam 1tab bd After food Brahmi vati 1tab bd AF after food Shankha Pushpi syrup 20ml bd with equal quantity of water Pranadhara external application enough u ll get results Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking

— firstly continue your all allopathic medicine as prescribed don’t stop it. Keep at least 2 hours gap to reduce interaction and absorption issues. –Diagnosis : Vata-pradhana Manovikara / Anidra —Rx: 1)Tab. Manasmitra Vatakam – 1 tab at bedtime with warm milk 2)Cap. Ashwagandha 500 mg – 1 cap twice daily after food 3)Saraswatarishta – 15 ml with equal water, twice daily after food 4)Brahmi Ghrita – ½ tsp at bedtime with warm milk —diet: Warm milk at night Oil massage (sesame oil) before bath —Avoid late-night screen use Early sleep (10 pm) Light, warm diet —Follow-up: After 15 days

I recently saw your allopathic prescription, so avoid the earlier prescribed 2 med. Ashwagandha and saraswatarisht for now… because You are already on multiple antidepressants. — firstly continue your all allopathic medicine as prescribed don’t stop it. Keep at least 2 hours gap to reduce interaction and absorption issues. –Diagnosis : Vata-pradhana Manovikara / Anidra —Rx: 1)Tab. Manasmitra Vatakam – 1 tab at bedtime with warm milk 2)Brahmi Ghrita – ½ tsp at bedtime with warm milk 3)Brahmi oil head massage at night 4)Ksheerabala taila foot massage before sleep 5)Warm milk with small pinch of nutmeg at bedtime —Avoid late-night screen use Early sleep (10 pm) Light, warm diet

You can start with Manasamitra vatikam 1-0-1 Brahmi vati 0-0-1 Saraswathi aristha 4-0-4 tsp with equal water Practice pranayama meditation regularly

Tab. Manasmitra Vatakam – 1 tab at bedtime with warm milk Cap. Ashwagandha 500 mg – 1 cap twice daily after food tab livtone 2-0-2 after food Brahmi Ghrita – 1 tsp at morning empty stomch Warm milk at night Oil massage (sesame oil) before bath Avoid late-night screen use Early sleep (10 pm) Light, warm diet Follow-up: After 15 day avoid spicy food and milk and milk produts

Start with Brahmi vati tab 2-0-2 after food Saraswatarishtam 5 ml with 10 ml of water after food twice a day Smrithisagara rasa 1-0-1 after food If possible consult a near by panchakarma centre for shirodhara procedures Application of himasagara oil over head

1.Manasmithra vatkam 2 tab twice daily with milk after meals 2.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Barhmi vati 2 tab at bedtime with water 4.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Ksheer bala 101 taila- 2 drops in each nostril twice daily Lifestyle & Practices Abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame or Brahmi oil before bedtime. Pranayama: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari for calming the nervous system. Diet: Warm, light, sattvic foods; avoid caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals at night WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

1) tab manasamrita vati-2 tab after food with ghee 2 times a day 2) ashwagandharishta+ saraswataarishta-20 ml after food with water 2 times Start doing yoga therapy like shavasan and shirshasan pawanmuktasan Pranayam like anulom vilom gentle squeezing your body parts drink glass of cow milk before going to bed lesson music ring warm milk do some physical exercise deep breathing avoid naps avoid caffeine alcohol and tobacco avoid illuminated bedroom clocks

When OCD, depression, anxiety, and insomnia occur together, the nervous system usually remains in a constant state of hyper-arousal. Even if you are on allopathic medication, persistent insomnia suggests that the system is still not fully regulated or that medicines may need review. In Ayurveda, the focus at this stage is on calming the mind, stabilizing Vata, and improving sleep quality rather than only targeting thoughts. Supportive measures may include: • Medhya rasayana support such as Brahmi, Ashwagandha, or Shankhapushpi (selected based on your constitution and digestion) • Night routine correction – fixed sleep timing, no screens 1 hour before bed, warm milk with suitable herbs if tolerated • Daily abhyanga (warm oil self-massage) and gentle breathing practices • Avoid caffeine, late meals, and overstimulation at night However, since you are already on psychiatric medication, do not stop or add anything without proper supervision. Severe insomnia along with OCD and depression needs coordinated care. A detailed consultation will help assess your current medicines, sleep pattern, stress level, and body constitution so a safe and structured Ayurvedic support plan can be designed alongside your ongoing treatment.

First, I want to understand something important: What medicines are you currently taking (name + dose)? How long have you been on them? Is insomnia since starting medicine or before? Some psychiatric medicines themselves can worsen insomnia, especially: SSRIs (like fluoxetine, sertraline) SNRIs Bupropion Stimulant-like meds So we need to see whether this is illness-related or medication-related. Why Insomnia Is So Severe in OCD/Anxiety When you have: Constant overthinking Doubting Mental checking Fear loops Your brain stays in “hyper-alert” mode. Your nervous system stays in: High cortisol High adrenaline Sympathetic dominance Sleep requires the opposite — parasympathetic calm. So the brain is tired… but won’t switch off. What You Can Do Now (Practical Plan) 1️⃣ Medication Review (Very Important) You must speak to your psychiatrist about: Shifting antidepressant timing to morning Adding sleep-support medication short term (e.g., trazodone, mirtazapine, low-dose quetiapine — only doctor decides) Checking if dose adjustment is needed Do NOT stop medication suddenly. 2️⃣ Night Routine Reset (Very Strict) For 2 weeks: No phone 1 hour before bed Same sleep time daily (even if sleep is poor) Bed only for sleep (not thinking, not scrolling) If awake >20 min → get up, sit quietly, return when sleepy This is CBT-I technique. 3️⃣ Calm the OCD Loop Before Bed Do this 30 min before sleep: Write down: All doubts All worries “Tomorrow I will think about this at ___ time” Close notebook. Brain relaxes when thoughts are “stored”. 4️⃣ Body Relaxation Try this breathing: 4 seconds inhale 6 seconds exhale Slow breathing activates vagus nerve. Do 5–10 minutes.

MANASAMITRA VATI ONE BD BRAHMI VATI ONE BD SHANKAPUSPI SYRUP TEN ML BD DO MEDITATION AVOID EXC SCREEN USE

✓Ayurvedic medicines Brahmi Vati (plain) – 1 tablet (250 mg) twice daily after meals Saraswatarishta – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water twice daily after meals Jatamansi Churna – 500 mg night with warm water Ashwagandha capsule – 500 mg night with warm water ✓Daily Routine (start immediately) 4-7-8 breathing – 5–10 min before bed (inhale 4 s, hold 7 s, exhale 8 s – repeat 4–6 cycles) Warm sesame oil head & foot massage 5–10 min nightly No screens/food after 9 pm, dinner before 7 pm Legs elevated 15 min evening (reduces restlessness) Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

Start with Manasmitra vatikam 1-0-1 after food with water Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with warm milk. Mentat-DS syrup 2tsp twice daily after food with water. Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily. Light massage on head with Brahmi oil. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily Learn Rajyoga meditation and practice daily.