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Ayurvedic Treatment for Anxiety
I am suffering from GAD from last one year..
I was on placida and nexito plus for months but when i stopped medicine symptoms reappear. Then i took ayurvedic consultation. My doctor prescribed me aswagandha and bacopa twice daily. And sarpagandha, jatamansi and tagara for bedtime along with one medicine for digestion..
My anxiety symptoms better now but iam suffering from acid reflex almost most of the day.. is it normal... or should i change the medicine?
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Acid reflux can occur in people with anxiety and may also be a side-effect of some Ayurvedic medicines. While your anxiety has improved, ongoing acidity is not something to ignore.
Do not stop or change medicines on your own—please discuss this with your Ayurvedic doctor so doses or formulations can be adjusted.
Meanwhile, avoid spicy/oily food, caffeine, late meals, and lying down soon after dinner.
If reflux persists, a gastroenterology review may be needed. Managing anxiety with therapy, relaxation, and lifestyle measures will also help reduce physical symptoms.
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What you’re noticing can happen in anxiety disorders. Even when anxiety feels better mentally, the body may continue to show symptoms, and acid reflux is commonly linked with ongoing anxiety and stress levels.
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At this stage, it may help to:
- Consider working with a mental health professional to address thinking patterns that can quietly keep anxiety active
- Continue medicines only under medical guidance and avoid changing or experimenting with prescriptions on your own
- Start with mindfulness-based practices to calm the nervous system and reduce physical anxiety symptoms
- Add yoga to your routine, as it can support both physical health and anxiety regulation
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With the right combination of medical guidance and psychological support, lingering symptoms usually improve over time. To know more about this, you can always reach out.
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Hello I am a psychiatrist with expertise in ayurveda meds (integrative psychiatry from NIMHANS). The medicines you have been prescribed are an excellent choice for managing mild anxiety and depressive symptoms however are known to have effects on pitta and agni of a person leading to GUT symptoms.
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Please consult me online for better guidance which can include both ayurveda +/- Yoga and psychiatric medications if needed .
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It needs assessment, kindly consult
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Hi
Acid reflux can sometimes appear or increase during periods of anxiety, even when your mental symptoms feel better. Anxiety keeps the nervous system slightly activated, which increases stomach acid and affects digestion. Some herbal medicines can also be a bit heavy on the stomach or slow digestion, which may contribute to reflux, bloating, or burning sensation. So yes, what you’re experiencing can happen, and it doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong but it does mean your body is asking for attention.
Instead of stopping or changing medicines on your own, it’s important to understand whether the reflux is anxiety-linked, digestion-related, or a side effect of the current combination. Working on anxiety regulation, meal timing, breathing, and stress response is just as important as medication. Long-term relief in GAD comes when both mind and body patterns are addressed together, not only through medicines. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hi.. consult online for treatment
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