Tag: Ayurveda for Paranoid Personality Disorder

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).

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

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