Why do people develop Psychological Disorders

Understanding psychological disorders:

Psychological disorder or mental disorder refers to significant disturbance in the cognition, behavior and emotional regulation of an individual. It is mostly associated with impairment of important areas of functioning of brain. There are various mental disorders like anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD), schizophrenia, eating disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders etc. Mental disorders affects the person’s ability to think, feel and behave. Genetic constitution and environment around you plays a major role in mental ailments.

What is mental soundness?

• A well balanced and pleasant state of mind
• Proper and satisfactory sleep
• Being cheerful and gracious
• Mind not getting afflicted with adverse events
• Steady and well balanced mental faculties
• Control over dharniya vega such as kama (lust), krodha (anger), bhaya (fear), shoka (greif), lobha (greed), moha (infatuation) according to Ayurveda.

Concept of mental illness in Ayurveda:

Life according to Ayurveda is amalgam of four independent components namely, shareer (the body), indriya (motor and sensory faculties), satva (the mind), atma (the soul). A completely healthy life needs complimentary support of each of the elements and thus health means physical, mental, sensory and spiritual wellbeing. Vitiation in any of these factors leads to mental distress.

Mental disorders are classified under Unmada in Ayurveda. Acharya charaka defines Unamada as impairment in functions of 8 aspects or factors that a human being constitutes such as Manah (mind), buddhi (intellect), smriti (memory), bhakti (inclination), sheela (character/ habits), cheshta (psycho-motor activity), achara (conduct/ behavior), janana (knowledge/cognition). There are three factors responsible for the vitiation of above given factors such as:

• Pragyaapradha (intellectual blasphemy)
• Asatnyendriyeartha samyoga (inappropriate contact of sense organs with object)
• Parinama (transformation of nature)

Who are more prone to psychological disorders?

• Genetic constitution and family history
• Traumatic brain injury
• Use of alcohol or recreational drugs
• Losing loved ones
• Going through excessive stress
• Biological factors such as chemical imbalance in brain
• Having serious illness like cancer
• Mother’s exposure to toxins or virus while pregnant
• Small social circle or having no friends or family

Some preventive measures of strengthen Mind:

• Meditation: Meditation simply means to live simply and honestly in the world as it is. An effective meditation of 15-30 minutes promotes calmness, reduce stress and increase focus. It helps people to identify and accepting negative thoughts and emotions and helps to overcome those emotions. Makes person mentally and emotionally strong. There are 5 stages of meditation:

1. Awareness of present moment
2. Subduing the negative mind
3. Mindfulness
4. Dawning awareness or becoming more conscious
5. Unwavering commitment

• A good sleep: A sound sleep of 6-8 hours is necessary for the proper functioning of the brain. During sleep there is reduction in heart rate, blood pressure, rate of breathing that is the calmest state of mind. Sleep aids in creativity and increases the problem solving capacity, lowers the depressing state of mind and other mental disorders and even increases the life expectancy.
• Following Dincharya (daily regime) and ritucharya (seasonal regime): One should follow the dincharya or ritucharya as it is an imperative part of health care to fill each day with significant essential care, eating healthy, eating at proper timings, having regular sleep schedule. It balances the doshic activity (body elements). Following a proper regime increases focus, clarity, stabilized emotions and balanced state of hormones.
• Panchkarma therapies: Ayurveda have treasure of panhkarma to deals with any kind of ailments. Panchkarma like shirodhara (pouring medicated oil or decoction on the forehead), nasya (nasal therapy), abhyanga (massage with medicated oil) etc are helpful in strengthening the nerves and muscles and relaxes the body and mind.   
  

Some herbs to strengthen Mind:

•  Brahmi (Bacopa monierrie): Brahmi is also known as brain tonic or best brain cell rejuvenator. It improves cognition, intelligence and power of thinking.
• Ashwagandha (withania somnifera): Ashwagandha is known to be an adaptogen, immunodular and a brain tonic. It improves the mind clarity and balances hormones.
• Haridra (curcumin): Curcumin is an anti-inflammatory herbs and also works as stimulant.
• Jatamansi (Nardostachy jatamansi): jatamansi has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and blood purifying properties. it helps in reducing mental stress and anxiety due to the presence of essential oils in it.

Managing psychological health with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

 1) Detox Premium Powder:

Detox premium powder is composed of herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients such as moti pishti, shukta pishti, giloy satav, parwal pishti, kamdudha ras, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, shankh bhasma, sutshekhar ras, shwet parpati, yavakshaar, & shudhyog tablet. These all ingredients in combination deal with the signs & symptoms related to Schizophrenia patients.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2) Active plus Tablet:

active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3) Brodley Syrup:

This syrup is prepared from the extract of various herbs that deal with the delusion, hallucination, disorganized behavior, lack of emotions, & inappropriate posture, etc. The syrup is prepared from herbs such as Shankhpushpi, Brahmi, Jatamansi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Saunf. These herbs show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator, & mind relaxant properties. These properties show good results in schizophrenia patients.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

4) Mann Mitra tablet :

CAC Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress. It works as a antioxidant, anti depressant, immuno booster, anti epileptic and as neuro protective drug.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

5) Rasayan Vati:

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation which contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Shatavar, Brahmi, Abhrak Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Vang Bhasam, , Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Manjith, Brahmi, Musali, Shatavar, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immune-modulator properties. This tablet provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, schizophrenia, and improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6) Brain Relaxant Churna:

This churna is pure Ayurvedic which helps to rejuvenate the brain cells, improves memory, give strength to the body, & increases the concentration by calming down the brain. It is prepared from herbs that show calming effect on brain and gives you relaxation. Brain relaxant churna shows antioxidant, Neuroprotective, carminative and anti-inflammatory properties. Ingredients present in this churna are Amla (Emblica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha Gandhak, Lauha Bhasma. It helps to Maintain blood sugar level, Anti-depressant, Insomnia, Increase Haemoglobin levels, Cures indigestion, Helpful in Ulcerative colitis, and Nerve tonic. It helps in dealing with health conditions such as feeling delusion, hallucinations, disordered thinking, disabling, & impair daily functioning related to schizophrenia patients.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablespoon of this churna twice daily.

7) Calm Sleep tablet:

calm sleep tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like bhang, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stressful conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to calm minds and make your body relax and light.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.