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Overcoming My Fears and Anxieties
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Question #51056
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Overcoming My Fears and Anxieties - #51056

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I am afraid of many things in life like riding bike ,looking from height ,driving car, playing sports etc help me out ,I feel this is not correct in society

How long have you been experiencing these fears?:

- More than 1 year

How do these fears impact your daily life?:

- Frequently limit my activities

Have you tried any methods to cope with these fears?:

- No, but I want to try
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Hello, 1. Please take help of counselling psychologist at your place. 2. Start practicing yogasana-pranayama(total of 1 hour 20 minutes a day) consistently. Ayurveda medicines: 1. Siddarthakadi gutika(SG tablets) 1----0----1 for 90 days. Take care, Kind regards.

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Hello First i want to say something important There is nothing wrong with you You are not weak. You are anxious - and anxiety is very well treatable IMPORTANT CLARIFIACTION Fear of heights or driving is common It becomes problem only when - It limits life - you avoid growth -you feel ashamed - you compare yourself to others You have mentioned I feel this is not correct in society Dont think of society… Society is not the problem Your nervous system just needs retraining STEP BY STEP PLAN Understand the golden rule Avoidance increases fear Gradual exposure will reduce your fear EXPOSURE METHOD I will explain with an example As you have fear of riding bike Step 1- sit on a parked bike for 5 minutes Step 2 - Start engine without moving Step 3- Ride slowely in empty ground with someone sitting behind you Step 4- Short ride 100 m Step 5- Gradually increase Dont move to next step untill you feel confidence Brain learns nothing bad happened Start small… Gradually increase DAILY NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET Do this daily - nadi shodhana- 10 minutes - bhramari 7times - Slow deep breathing -20 minutes walking SELF IMPROVEMENT Instead of saying I cant do this Say ifeel afraid but i am safe STOP COMPARING YOURSELF Also consult a nearby counsellor for proper counselling and help INTERNAL MEDICATION 1.Ksheerbala capsule 1 capsule twice daily after food 2.Ashwagandharistha 30 ml twice daily after food EXTERNALLY Apply Ksheerbala taila over head do gentle massage Definately you will overcome your fear 😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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HELLO, Your fears bike riding, heights, driving, sports are common forms of phobia type anxiety. Since it has been present for more than 1 year and limits your daily activities, it should b managed properly and patiently In Ayurveda, such conditions are mainly related to vata imbalance affecting the Manovaha srotas (mental channels) and sometimes mild aggravation of Rajas guna INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =improves memory, reduces anxiety 2) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime =best for fear, nervousness, low confidence 3) SARASWATARISHTA= 15ml with water after meals = calms overactive mind 4) IF SLEEP DISTURBANCE- TAGARA CAPSULE= 1 cap at bedtime EXTERNAL THERAPIES 1) OIL MASSAGE with warm sesame oil all over the body followed by hot water steam or hot water bath 2) NASYA= instill 2 drops of Ksheerbala oil in each nostril daily morning These reduce vata and stabilize mind DAILY ROUTINE Since fear is vata related, follow a strict routine -wake up and sleep at fixed time -avoid excess mobile/social media -take warm, freshly cooked meals -avoid too much tea, coffee, cold drinks -do grounding activities walking barefoot on grass YOGA AND PRANAYAM Daily 15-20 min -Anulom bilom -bhramari pranayam -balasana -shavasana These calm the nervous system naturally MENTAL TRAINING (very important) Your fear is not wrong in soceity. Many people have similar fears Start gradual exposure therapy -First sit on bike without riding -Then ride slowly in empty area -Slowly increase comfort -for height- look from small height first Do NOT force suddenly. Small steps daily DIET -eat warm milk with nutmeg at night -ghee in small quantity -almonds soaked AVOID -dry, cold, stale food -excess spicy food -skipping meals IMPORTANT If fear causes -panic attacks -sweating, palpitations -avoiding almost all acitivities Then counselling + ayurveda both together gives best results. dont rely on one Your condition is treatable Since it is present for more than 1 year, Improvement may take 2-3 months with regular treatment Consistency is key DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

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Need proper counselling consulting the near by AYURVEDIC PHYSICIAN for better management

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1.Manasmithra vatkam 1 tab twice daily with milk after meals 2.Ashwagandha capsules 1 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals Lifestyle & Supportive Practices— - Pranayama: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari daily — excellent for calming fear and anxiety. - Yoga: Gentle poses like Balasana (child’s pose), Shavasana, Tadasana for grounding. - Routine: Fixed sleep and meal timings stabilize Vata. - Diet: Favor warm, cooked foods; avoid excess caffeine, cold drinks, and processed snacks.

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May I know how old are you Since how long you are facing this issues? Any bad memory so that at present you r scared of doing all these things??

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I CAN UNDERSTAND THAT LIVING WITH THESE FEARS FOR MORE THAN 1 YEAR AND FEELING LIMITED IN DAILY ACTIVITIES CAN CREATE INNER DISTURBANCE AND SELF DOUBT BUT FIRST YOU MUST REMOVE THE IDEA THAT THIS IS NOT CORRECT IN SOCIETY FEAR IS A NATURAL RESPONSE OF THE MIND AND BODY AND IN YOUR CASE IT HAS BECOME MORE SENSITIVE DUE TO CONTINUOUS STRESS OVERTHINKING OR PAST EXPERIENCES WHICH MAY HAVE CREATED A STRONG IMPRESSION IN THE MIND IN AYURVEDA THIS CONDITION IS MAINLY RELATED TO VATA DOSHA AGGRAVATION WHEN VATA INCREASES IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IT CREATES ANXIETY FEAR INSECURITY PALPITATION DRYNESS RESTLESSNESS AND AVOIDANCE BEHAVIOUR WHEN THIS CONTINUES FOR LONG TIME THE MIND STARTS IMAGINING DANGER EVEN IN SAFE SITUATIONS AND THE BODY REACTS WITH TENSION YOU DO NOT NEED TO FEEL ASHAMED THIS IS NOT A WEAKNESS THIS IS A SIGNAL THAT YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM NEEDS NOURISHMENT GROUNDING AND STABILITY THE TREATMENT APPROACH SHOULD BE CALMING STRENGTHENING AND SLOWLY BUILDING CONFIDENCE FIRST CORRECT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE SLEEP BEFORE 10 30 PM WAKE UP EARLY AVOID LATE NIGHT MOBILE USAGE TAKE WARM COOKED FOOD DO NOT SKIP MEALS INCLUDE GHEE IN SMALL QUANTITY DRINK WARM WATER THROUGHOUT THE DAY AVOID EXCESS TEA COFFEE COLD DRINKS AND DRY PACKAGED FOOD START ABHYANGA DAILY WITH WARM SESAME OIL OR KSHIRBALA OIL MASSAGE YOUR BODY BEFORE BATH THIS SIMPLE PRACTICE GROUNDS VATA AND REDUCES FEAR RESPONSE PRACTICE SLOW DEEP BREATHING EVERY MORNING AND EVENING INHALE SLOWLY AND EXHALE LONGER THAN INHALATION THIS CALMS THE MIND NATURALLY YOU CAN TAKE ASHWAGANDHA 1 TSP POWDER WITH WARM MILK AT NIGHT IF DIGESTION IS GOOD OR TABLET FORM AFTER FOOD BRAHMI CAN BE TAKEN IN MORNING TO IMPROVE MENTAL STABILITY THESE HERBS HELP NOURISH THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND IMPROVE COURAGE OVER TIME DO NOT TRY TO FORCE YOURSELF SUDDENLY TO RIDE OR DRIVE START WITH SMALL STEPS SIT ON THE BIKE WITHOUT MOVING THEN START ENGINE THEN RIDE IN EMPTY AREA THIS GRADUAL EXPOSURE ALONG WITH NERVOUS SYSTEM STRENGTHENING WILL CHANGE YOUR CONFIDENCE SLOWLY REMEMBER HEALING OF MIND REQUIRES PATIENCE CONSISTENCY AND SELF COMPASSION YOU ARE NOT ABNORMAL YOU ARE IN A PHASE WHERE YOUR BODY IS ASKING FOR SUPPORT IF YOU FOLLOW PROPER ROUTINE DIET OIL APPLICATION BREATHING AND HERBAL SUPPORT YOU WILL SEE IMPROVEMENT WITHIN 6 TO 8 WEEKS CONTINUE WITH FAITH AND REGULARITY AND YOUR INNER STRENGTH WILL START RETURNING NATURALLY

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Fear is not your weakness. It has become a habit because you have been avoiding situations for long. Start with one fear only. Take the smallest possible step and repeat it daily without break. For example, just sit on the bike for a few minutes. Next step only after you feel slightly comfortable. Small progress daily is more powerful than one big attempt. Do not escape once you enter a situation. Stay there until the fear reduces on its own. When you run away, fear becomes stronger. Practice slow breathing for five minutes morning and night. Keep sleep timing fixed. Do some physical activity daily. A stronger body supports a calmer mind. If this pattern has been there for more than a year and is limiting your life, it improves much faster with proper structured guidance instead of trying randomly. With the right step-by-step plan and monitoring, this can be reversed. If you are serious about overcoming it confidently, a detailed consultation will help design a personalized action plan for you.

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Medicines Brahmi Vati (plain) – 1 tablet (250 mg) twice daily after meals Ashwagandha capsule – 500 mg night with warm water Jatamansi Churna – 250–500 mg night with warm water Saraswatarishta – 10–15 ml + 30 ml warm water twice daily after meals ✓Daily Must-Do Gradual exposure therapy (do-it-yourself version): Week 1–2: Just sit on bike/car (no starting engine) 5–10 min daily Week 3–4: Start engine, stay stationary 5 min Week 5+: Short ride/drive with trusted person (start 1–2 min) Same for height (stand near low balcony/ledge, increase slowly) & sports (watch first, then gentle play) 4-7-8 breathing – 5–10 min whenever fear spikes (inhale 4 s, hold 7 s, exhale 8 s) Warm sesame oil head & foot massage 5–10 min nightly (grounds Vata fear) No caffeine after 4 pm, dinner before 7 pm, sleep 10 pm – 6 am strictly ✓Diet Warm & sattvic: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, cooked lauki, warm milk at night Avoid: spicy/sour, cold drinks, junk, late dinner Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Start with Tablet Mentat 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. Light massage on head with Brahmi oil Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily before Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily Learn Rajyoga meditation and practice daily.

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