What food can help heal hallucinations for a 16-year-old girl on Trifluperazine? - #53101
What food can help heal hallucination with Trifluperazine 15 mg per day for a 16 years old girl. She previously used olanzipine and aripiprazole for the last two and half month but no progress made. I afraid side effect may hamper her future life Indeed Ineed a help
How long has she been experiencing hallucinations?:
- 1-6 monthsWhat specific types of hallucinations is she experiencing?:
- Auditory (hearing things)Has she made any dietary changes recently?:
- Yes, minor changesHow is her overall appetite?:
- Fair — some days better than othersHow would you describe her energy levels?:
- Low — often feels fatiguedIs she currently taking any other medications or supplements?:
- Yes, other psychiatric medicationsWhat is her current stress level like?:
- Moderate — some stressors presentDoctors' responses
Auditory hallucinations in a 16-year-old are usually linked to conditions like: -Schizophrenia (early onset in some cases) -Psychosis (can have different causes) -Severe mood disorders with psychotic features —Your brain is going through something right now, and that’s why you’re hearing these sounds. The medicine is there to help calm it down, but it can take some time to work. Eating well, sleeping properly, and staying calm can also help your brain recover. You’re safe, and we are here with you. –Rx: 1) Ashwagandha lehyam – 1 tsf BD after food 2) Aimil Relaxo Tab – 1 tab HS 3) Aimil Tonic (Amycordial) – 2 tsp BD Diet: Milk, almonds, walnuts; avoid junk & caffeine —Advice: Proper sleep, reduce stress —Continue psychiatric medicines
Hello I can understand your situation Seeing your daughter going through hallucinations is very difficult It feels more helpless when multiple medications are not helping her What i appreciate is you are seeking for supportive yet natural alternatives to prevent long term side effects So dont worry we are here to help your daughter ▪️Understanding your concern The symptoms which you have mentioned like -Hallucinations -Low energy -And mental disturbance Is mostly due to vata imbalance which causes fear, mental instability and hallucinations. ▪️And yes food plays major role but only diet will not reduce or treat hallucinations you also need proper medicine and care ▪️She now needs Satvik food Which will nourish her brain and also calm her mind I will give you a detailed Satvik diet plan ➖Cow milk 1 glass with 1pinch of nutmeg at bed time ➖Ghee 1 tsp daily ➖5 Soaked almonds daily ➖Walnuts (2 daily) Above all this will help to improve her cognitive power and nourish the brain cells preventing hallucinations ➖Have fresh, warm and home prepared food -Moong dal -Khichadi -Soups -Vegetable ➖Fruits You can give her Banana Pomogranate Apple ▪️Avoid -Junk food -Processed food -Fermented food -Cold drinks -Spicy food -packaged food ▪️Ayurvedic plan of treatment ➖Brahmi ghrita 1 tsp morning empty stomach ➖Ashwagandhadi lehyam 1 tsp at bed time ➖Saraswaritha 10 ml thrice daily after food ▪️Lifestyle tips -Ensure hydration -Proper sound sleep -Keep her calm -motivate her to do Listening to music which will soothe her Light gentle yoga ▪️Important -You should have regular follow up with her psychiatrist You should also consider Counselling Hope you found this helpful😊 If you need any more info be free to ask Wishing her a good mental health😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
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