What could be done to manage mood disorders and depression?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am going through a lot of depression. This is due to hearing problems even after wearing hearing aids. It is of little use. My relatives borrowed money from me and did not return.

Due to this, I am always depressed. I am unable to communicate with others and always reply angrily whenever my family asks me something. I was recommended a Stablon tablet by a psychiatrist. After completion of the course, which helped, again, I am back to depression and stress. I am unable to concentrate. Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. I suggest you take counseling. If required, there is nothing wrong with consulting a psychiatrist to get medicines.

From Siddha or Ayurveda, I suggest you do the following things:

1) Panchakarpam (Emblica officinalis, Piper nigrum, Terminalia chebula, Curcuma aromatica) - take one spoon of this and mix it with cow milk using a spoon. Then keep on the stove with mild flame. Stir with a spoon continuously to get paste form. Now turn off the stove. After 20 minutes, you apply this paste to the whole head. Wait for three hours, then take a bath in normal water. Make sure this paste or the bathing water does not enter the eyes. It will cause severe eye irritation. If it enters into the eyes, then apply cold water to the eyes and wash the eyes with cold water. This is to be applied twice weekly. Apply it in between sunrise and sunset. This will cool down your brain and thoughts. It will also help to give you a good sleep.

2) Manasamitra vatakam (Bala, Nagbala, Bilwa, Prisniparni) - Take one tablet in the morning and two in the evening after food. This acts in the brain to reduce depression. Consult your doctor and take the medicines accordingly.

3. Practice pranayama (the yogic practice of focusing on the breath) daily 20 minutes morning and 20 minutes evening before food. This can balance your autonomic nervous system and reduce anger.

4. Have one pet animal or plant a few plants (gardening) in a pot. Daily take care of it, spend some time with that. It is a therapy to relax your mind.

5. Whenever you get angry or mood-struck, you can take a deep breath ten times, drink water, and then sit with your pets or plants.

6. Avoid situations or people who make you irritated. If needed, you can go to relaxing places or visit a friend's house, which often helps in changing your mindset.

I hope this helps.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

For sinusoidal deafness (a type of hearing loss), there are fewer options in Siddha. However, you can try the following, which usually improves hearing ability in aged people. But I suggest you the following:

1) Ulunthu thailam (goat milk, sesame oil, Poonaikkali vidhai paruppu) - Use as hair oil. Every day, apply 15 drops of the oil on your hair and do a self-massage. Take a bath after some time. The same oil can be used as ear drops before sleeping.

2) Vallaarai tablet (Centella asiatica) - Two tablets morning, two nights after food. This has the ability to repair and regenerate neuronal cells. It may help you. Consult your doctor and take the medicines accordingly.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.