Category: Mental Health

Anxiety and Panic Attacks Treatment in Ayurveda

Abstract

Panic attacks are abnormal sudden arising situations that are mild to severe. The person is always in persistent fear of having the next panic attack and feels hard to overcome the symptoms of a panic attack. This is a difficult situation that can develop in any individual of any age group. Your queries related to the causes and behavior of this condition will be cleared in the following article. Do not miss reading the Ayurvedic approach by Planet Ayurveda to minimize the attack’s reoccurrence and behavior management methods.

Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Introduction

Panic attacks are intense episodes of fear and mixed emotions that can reach a peak within a few minutes. Each episode of a panic attack has a combination of many abnormal physical and psychological symptoms that are very severe. A person undergoing the attack does not have control over his senses and body movements as well as emotions. The person who has a problem with panic attacks is always in fear of having an attack and generally avoids going to places that may or may not trigger their condition. People used to isolate themselves to avoid the after-attack shame of doing abnormal things due to having no control over their bodies and emotions. These attacks are time-limiting and subside on their own after some time. They may occur with or without a triggering factor at any time of day.

Ayurvedic Aspect

According to Ayurveda panic attacks are a result of highly imbalanced Vata dosha. That disturbs the balance of Pitta dosha. The Imbalances of doshas in the body tend to show all the abnormal physical symptoms by regulating hormonal release. The Vata dosha also impacts the mind energies satva raja, and tamas. These all factors combined cause these panic attacks. While management is offered through medications that balance the aggravated vata dosha.

Causes

Several causes may lead to panic attacks. Some of them are

  1. Psychological factors
  2. Biological factors
  3. Environmental factors
  4. Response to certain medications
  5. Substance withdrawal
  6. Stress
  7. Fatigue
  8. Certain phobias
  9. Caffeine stimulant
  10. Neurochemical imbalance

Symptoms

Symptoms seen in the person undergoing panic attacks could be physical, behavioral, or psychological symptoms. Here are listed some symptoms

1) Psychological symptoms

  • Detachment from the reality
  • Feeling restless
  • Irritated
  • Intense fear
  • Becoming crazy
  • Fear of death
  • Having Heart attacks like false beliefs
  • Intrusive thoughts

2) Physical symptoms

  • Rapid pulse rate
  • Fast breathing
  • Chest pain
  • Muscles tension
  • Hot and cold flushes
  • Discomfort
  • Shortness of breath
  • Body Shaking
  • Headache
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Nausea
  • Trembling

3) Behavioral symptoms

  • Avoid going to certain places that may trigger panic attacks
  • Isolating oneself
  • Seeking reassurance
  • Change in sleeping schedules
  • Changes in diet patterns
  • Compulsive behavior noticed

Diagnosis

Diagnosis pattern for panic attacks includes

  • Physical examination of the symptoms
  • Behavior examination
  • Seeking a psychologist may conclude the right diagnosis

Treatment

Treatment involves

  • Certain medications like- Antidepressants, benzodiazepines.
  • Psychological therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Stress management
  • Panic control techniques

Herbal medicines for the treatment of Anxiety and Panic Attacks by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a well-known Ayurvedic company that prepares wonderful natural and 100% pure Ayurvedic medicines, which are recommended for many diseases by many doctors worldwide. The success rate is higher due to the popularity, purity, and high testing results before launching the medicines into the market. Each medicine sample is checked for its efficiency and is made by directly following government-aided guidelines.

Medicines prepared by Planet Ayurveda for the management of anxiety and panic attacks situation are

Products List

  1. NeuroGenie Capsules
  2. Calm Easy Capsules
  3. Pitta Balance
  4. Indian Valeriana

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Products Description

1. NeuroGenie Capsules

The 100% natural herbal capsule formulation contains herbs such as Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Both these herbs have an important impact on the brain and nervous system that makes it more strong. These tablets will enhance the willpower of the person and will have a helpful control on emotional hormones. This will reduce the chances of anxiety and panic attacks.

Dosage- Take 2 capsules twice daily.

2. Calm Easy Capsules

These vegetarian capsules contain extracts of herbs such as Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Tagara (Valeriana officinalis), etc. These herbs will help to manage the emotional ups and downs by controlling hormonal fluctuation. The hormones are maintained within their required reach. The capsules also balance the sleep and wake cycle by regulating hormones. These properties will help to reduce the chances of anxiety that will not cause any panic attacks by strengthening the brain.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily

3. Pitta Balance

The aggravation, anger, panic, fear, all these types of brain-related misleading deformities are led due to aggravated Pitta dosha. Along with digestive abnormalities, very commonly known abnormalities of Pitta dosha, this brain, and mood-related abnormal changes are also assumed to occur due to Pitta dosha. These capsules contain Pitta dosha balancing herbs such as Akik pishti (Natural calcium compounds), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), etc. Consuming these capsules will balance the pitta dosha, which will show unexpected marvelous changes and improvement in the reduction of panic attacks and aggressive behavior, and anxiety problems.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily.

4. Indian Valeriana

These marvelous capsules are prepared from the extracts of the wonderful herb Tagara (Valeriana officinalis). This herb is not very well known, but known has very wonderful results in mind-calming and sleep-inducing properties. It has shown good results in insomnia patients. Good sleep can overcome any panic, depression, stress, and anxiety situation very well. Recommending these tablets will reduce the anxiety and panic levels induced due to improper and disturbed sleep schedules.

Dosage- Take 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

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Conclusion

Anxiety, depression, stress, and panic attacks are brain-related mood abnormalities that need to be improved for good mental health. Mind health directly impacts our body health. Thus for our body to be healthy, we need to focus on our brain health. Ayurveda has a far approach and good results in managing such brain-related abnormalities. For good advice and herbal treatment, you can approach our talented Ayurvedic doctors. To book your online appointments go to the website www.planetayurveda.com

How to Treat Paranoid Personality Disorder Through Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

Personality disorder is a mental health condition that affects the person’s way of thinking, behaving and feeling which in turn makes it hard for the person to handle his/her emotions. People with personality disorder found difficulty in interacting with people. It also involves a long term pattern of behaviour that doesn’t change much over time. For some these patterns lead to emotional distress that interfere with the work, school or home life. Personality disorders usually begin in the teenage years or early adulthood and are less obvious in middle age. Personality disorders are mainly of three categories: cluster A, cluster B, cluster C. Paranoid personality disorder comes under cluster A personality disorder. A person’s behaviour is odd or unusual to others. In this article we shall be discussing causes, risk factors, management protocol  in modern as well as ancient systems of medicine.

INTRODUCTION

Paranoid Personality disorder or cluster A disorder is a behavioural disorder in which a person distrusts others and assumes that others may harm or deceive them even when they have no sufficient  justification for their feelings. Person with paranoid personality disorder believes that others are constantly trying to demean, harm or threaten them. Their habits of blame or distrust  may interfere with their ability to form close relationships. They are always in constant doubt. They doubt the faithfulness of their spouse or partner or loyalty of friends. As per ancient Ayurvedic context, paranoid personality disorder comes under Manas Roga. The mansic doshas are vitiated in this disorder that further imbalances the body humours (vata, pitta and kapha) that leads to agnimandya (decrease in digestive power).

Paranoid personality disorder (PPD)

CAUSES

  1. The causes of paranoid personality disorder is not known. But most likely biological and psychological factors are involved
  2. Paranoid personality disorder is common in persons having close relatives with schizophrenia suggesting the genetic link
  3. Early childhood experiences or emotional traumas play a major role

SIGN  AND SYMPTOMS

  1. Persuasive distrust
  2. Suspicion of others
  3. Quickly gets angry
  4. Bearing grudges
  5. Hypersensitive
  6. Negative thinking
  7. Unforgiving
  8. Counter attack

DIAGNOSIS

  1. On the basis of physical symptoms
  2. By evaluating the personal or psychiatric history
  3. No laboratory tests signifies paranoid behavioural disorder

MANAGEMENT

  1. Psychotherapy or counselling the person building trust and empathy
  2. Antidepressant or antipsychotic
  3. Anti anxiety
  4. Cognitive behavioural therapy
  5. Nutritional therapy-necessary minerals for mental health health like omega 3 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin B etc

AYURVEDIC ASPECT AND MANAGEMENT OF PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

Ayurveda has considered the mental and physical diseases as two separate specialised subjects only in certain contexts. However, no line of demarcation has been drawn between the physical and mental diseases and a flexible psychosomatic approach has been put forward. The Treatment of different psychological illnesses, as described in Ayurveda, reveals that the psychological, spiritual and pharmacological methods have been used side by side to root out the disease.

1. Sattvavajaya Chikitsa

Sattvajaya word means boosting up the satva that is mana (mind) that is the root cause of the disorder. The psychotherapeutic approach to the management has been described under Sattva Vijaya Chikitsa. Aachaya Charaka defines it as a method of restraining or withdrawal of the mind from unwholesome objects (Arthas). It aimed at the control of mind that one should keep himself established in his/her own oneself after knowing the true nature of his/ own soul and attaining the height of spiritualism.

Manaso Jnana, Vijnana, Dhairya, Smrti, Samadhibhih

(Ch. Su. 1/58)

Dhairyatmadi Vijnanam ManodosausadhamParam

According to Aachaya Charak it implies preventing the mind from the desires of unwholesome objects the cultivation of Janan (cognition), Vianan (worldly knowledge), Dhairya (patience), Smrti(recall) and Samadhi (yogic psychotherapy). Samadhi refers to practising yoga and meditation to reduce the waverings of mind ultimately leading to focused and tranquilised mind. All these measures help in developing control over the Manas or mind, which is always unstable.

2. ASHWASAN CHIKITSA

Ashwasan Chikista refers to the word reassurance. It means listening to the patient and counselling him/her accordingly. It relieves fears, boosts self confidence and promotes hope in a patient. The nature of the disease should be explained to the patients freely and frankly, so that the patient develops insight into the disease . Further he should be educated about the necessity of medication and taking treatment. Education about the disease should also include the reasons for relapse of the disease, so that they could be prevented by adopting appropriate measures.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is  globally making Ayurveda acceptable. Planet Ayurveda is an eminent GMP certified, ISO 9001:2015 certified and US-FDA registered Ayurvedic Company which adheres to the objective of preparing quality ayurveda products as mentioned in our classical Ayurveda context. Formulations are strictly prepared under the supervision of our MD experts. Products contain no added preservatives, chemicals, artificial flavours. Formulations are 100% pure and natural, devoid of any kind of adulteration and have no side effects. Here are some herbal remedies for paranoid personality disorder.

FOLLOWING IS THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

  1. BRAHMI CAPSULES
  2. ARJUNA CAPSULES
  3. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES
  4. SARASWATARISHT

Herbal Remedies for Paranoid Personality Disorder [PPD]

Herbal Supplements for Paranoid Personality Disorder

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. BRAHMI CAPSULES

Brahmi  Capsule is a product of Planet Ayurveda formulated with the tremendous herb Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). It is a sheeta virya (cold potency) that has soothing properties. Brahmi is very good medhya rasayan (brain tonic), agnivardhak (increases digestive fire ) and rasayan (immunomodulator) according to Acharya Charak. Brahmi contains powerful antioxidants that boost brain function, reduce inflammation, lowers blood pressure and prevents anxiety and stress. Hence tremendous in managing paranoid personality disorder.

Dosage: One capsule twice a day with lukewarm water after meals.

2. ARJUNA CAPSULES

Arjuna capsule is prepared by Planet Ayurveda that contains herb Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). It is a potent cardiotonic and anti oxidant as well. It is pitta and kapha shamak (pacifier). As Hridya (heart) is a place of mana (mind), all the activities of mind are controlled by heart. It relieves  tiredness and fatigue. It is having kashaya rasa (astringent) pradhan helps in bleeding disorders. It is effective in boosting heart health and so is helpful in managing paranoid personality disorder.

Dosage: One capsule twice a day with lukewarm water after meals.

3. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES

Neurogenie  capsule is the formulation of Planet Ayurveda that contains herbs like brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Both brahmi and ashwagandha are rasayan that mean it has the power to rejuvenate. Ashwagandha is considered to be anti-stress, anti-tumor, neuroregenerative, and anti-arthritic. These capsules are very helpful in managing the symptoms of paranoid personality disorder.

Dosage: Two capsules twice a day with lukewarm water after meals.

4. SARASWATARISHT

Saraswatarisht is  a herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda. It consists of 18 plants, some of which are Medhya Rasayanas (improves intelligence). Some of the herbs are Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), vidarikand (pueraria tuberosa), haritaki ( Terminilia chebula), pipali ( Piper longum) and some others. Medhya Rasayana is a group of medicinal plants described in Ayurveda with multi-fold benefits. They are specifically used to improve memory and cognitive deficits. It is useful in managing central nervous system disorders. Central nervous system disorders are especially to vitiation of vata, Saraswatarisht is rich in Vata balancing properties which aid in managing anxiety-related problems.

Dosage: 2 tsp twice a day with equal amount of lukewarm water.

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CONCLUSION

Paranoid personality Disorder is a mental health condition described as manas rog according to ayurveda.The commonest symptom present is not trusting the other person. The main dosha involved here is vata. The management protocol includes correcting vata dosha, medhya rasayan (rejuvenators), ashwasan chikitsha (reassurance), immunomodulators, sattavajya chikitsa. Planet Ayurveda has the combination of the herbs that are  really