Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) Treament in Ayurveda

Abstract

Personality disorder is a mental health condition that is characterised by the alteration in a person’s way of thinking, behaving and feeling. Usually personality disorders develop in early adulthood as the surrounding environment he lives in. Paranoid personality disorder is one of the mental health conditions characterised by a pattern of doubt and suspicion of others without satisfactory reason to be dubious. This type of behaviour leads to problematic relationships with others at the workplace, school, colleges etc. We shall discuss Paranoid personality disorder in detail and its management in the contemporary system of medicine and in the traditional system of medicine as well. Let’s discuss!!

Introduction

Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is one of a bunch of conditions called “Cluster A” behavioural conditions which include odd or flighty perspectives. Individuals with PPD additionally experience the ill effects of neurosis, a tenacious doubt and doubt of others, in any event, when there is no great explanation to be dubious. This problem normally starts by early adulthood and gives off an impression of being more normal in men than in ladies. People with PPD are always on guard and always accepting that others are continuously attempting to belittle, threaten or hurt them. Now let’s see the causes, classification, features, management and ayurvedic aspect of the condition.

Causes of Paranoid Personality Disorder

• A hereditary contribution to suspicious qualities and a potential hereditary connection between this personality behavioural condition and schizophrenia exist.
• Norwegian twin study suggests PPD to be heritable and share a part of its environmental and genetic risk factors with Cluster A personality disorders, schizotypal and schizoid.
• Psychosocial speculations involve projection of pessimistic interior sentiments and parental demonstrating.
• Mental scholars see the problem to be a consequence of a fundamental conviction that others are unpleasant in blend with an absence of self awareness.

Signs and Symptoms

• Doubt the commitment/responsibility, faithfulness or reliability of others, accepting others are taking advantage of or beguiling them.
• Be hesitant to trust in others or reveal personal information since they’re apprehensive the data will be utilised against them.
• Hold grudges and unforgiveness
• Take criticism poorly and are hypersensitive
• See assaults on their personality that aren’t obvious to other people.
• Have tenacious doubts, without supported reason, that their companions or better halves are being unfaithful.
• Be cold and far off in their associations with others and could become controlling and envious to avoid being betrayed.
• Not see their part in issues or clashes, consider they’re right in every case.
• Experience issues unwinding.
• Be unfriendly, obstinate and factious.

Investigations

• On the basis of behavioural symptoms
• By evaluating the psychological or psychiatric history
• No laboratory tests signifies paranoid behavioural disorder

Differential Diagnosis

• Delusional disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Cluster A personality disorder
• Borderline personality disorder
• Negative personality disorder
• Substance related disorder

Management of Paranoid Personality Disorder

• Psychotherapy
• Antidepressants
• Antipsychotics
• Anti-anxiety medications

Ayurvedic aspect and management of Paranoid personality disorder

In Ayurveda there are two kinds of dosha Sharirik (vata, pitta and kapha) and Mansik (satva, raja and tama). Based on these dosha the prakriti of a person depends like a person can be of pitta and raja prakriti. In Ayurveda, there are properties described of each prakriti and hence can be obtained through verifying certain qualities of a p[erson. These are all well coordinated with each other. These define the health status of a person. Manas prakriti can be correlated with the type of personality of a person. This type of personality can be related with the matsya prakriti of the tamsika subtype.

Furthermore, this Paranoid personality disorder can be correlated with the vata imbalance as vata is responsible for the emotions and all the thinking process. Mana is a sense organ and has qualities of oneness and minuteness. As the thought process is a property of vata dosha and calming the mind is a main aim of the management.

Ayurvedic psychology is composed of herbal remedies and bhuta vidya. There is a branch named in ashtang ayurveda as ‘bhuta vidya’ which is devoted to psychiatry and psychological issues. Some herbs are also mentioned in ayurveda that are helpful in correcting these conditions of mind and psyche. These includes mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), jyotismati (Celastrus paniculata), vacha (Acorus calamus), kushmanda (Benincasa hispida), brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and others.

Ayurvedic formulations or product that are effective in beneficial in mental issues includes brahmi ghrita, sidharthaka ghrita, kalyanaka ghrita, mahakalyanaka ghrita, saraswatarishta, maha paishachaik ghrita, puranghrita, sidharthak ghrita, lashunadya ghrita and others.

Sattvavjaya Chikitsa

Sattvajaya word implies supporting up the satva that is mana (mind) that is the underlying driver of the problem. The psychotherapeutic way to deal with the disease has been depicted under Sattvavajya Chikitsa. Aacharya Charaka characterises it as a strategy for controlling or withdrawal of the brain from innutritious objects (Arthas). It focused on the control of the brain that one ought to move himself along in his/her own oneself subsequent to knowing the real essence of his/own spirit and achieving the level of mysticism and providing genuine motivation to life. As per Aacharya Charak it infers keeping the brain from the longings of unwholesome articles the development of Janan (insight), Vianan (common information), Dhairya (tolerance), Smrti(recall) and Samadhi (yogic psychotherapy). Samadhi alludes to rehearsing yoga and contemplation to diminish the waverings of psyche at last prompting a centred and tranquilised mind. This multitude of measures help in creating command over the Manas or mind, which is dependably unsound. Therefore, a person should be told to do regular yoga and meditation that shall eventually help patients with dubious thinking.

Ashwasan Chikitsa

Ashwasan Chikista alludes to the word ‘consolation’. It implies paying attention to the patient and guiding him/her accordingly. It eases fears, helps in fearlessness and gives hope to a patient. The nature of the infection must be made clear to the patients honestly and openly, so the patient knows all about the illness. Further he ought to be instructed about the requirements of prescription and taking treatment. Instructions about the sickness ought to likewise incorporate the explanations behind repeat of the infection, so they could be forestalled by embracing suitable measures. So giving a person a ray of hope and telling him to have a good talk to the person who he is dubious about helps in overcoming the dubious mindset.

Herbal Remedies for Paranoid personality disorder by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a well known GMP certified, ISO 9001:2015 certified and US-FDA registered Ayurvedic Company, which adhered to the aim of manufacturing quality Ayurvedic products as mentioned in the various ancient texts of Ayurveda. formulations are manufactured without additives and preservatives and other kinds of chemicals or artificial flavouring agents which causes a number of side effects on the human body. Products prepared at Planet Ayurveda are pure and do not contain any kind of adulteration. The products are purely organic and vegetarian and gluten free. Planet Ayurveda presents its products which are beneficial in Paranoid personality disorder.

Products List

1. Brahmi Capsules
2. Arjuna Capsules
3. Neurogenie Capsules
4. Saraswatarisht

Product Description

1. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi capsules are filled with the extract of the herb Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) which is a medhya herb as per Acharya Charak. Medhya are those herbs that benefit the brain and mind by enhancing memory and correcting the thinking process. As it affects the brain cells and also keeps moderating the thinking process. By its thought altering properties and relaxing the mind it gives its best in relaxing the angry mind and changing the paranoid mindset. Therefore, Brahmi capsules are best in the Paranoid personality disorder.
Dosage : One capsule twice a day

2. Arjuna Capsules

Arjuna capsules are filled with the goodness of herb arjuna (Terminalia arjuna).

Arjuna is a herb known for its cardiotonic and antioxidant properties. It pacifies pitta and kapha doshas. As Hridya (heart) is a seat of mana (mind), all the activities of mind are controlled by heart. It relieves tiredness and fatigue. Arjuna is the best herb for the heart so it keeps the heart healthy as well as controls the mind, affects the thoughts and helps in relaxing the mind. Therefore, it helps in managing the condition of Paranoid personality disorder.

Dosage: One capsule twice a day

3. Neurogenie Capsules

Neurogenie capsules is a product of Planet Ayurveda which is composed of the herbs which are known to be medhya in Ayurvedic texts and promote and improve neurological functions. The formulation contains the herbs brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). These are useful in promoting wellness of the mind and coping up with stress. And also helps in channelizing the mind in a positive direction and elevates the mood. With its mind calming actions, Neurogenie capsules are helpful in Paranoid personality disorder.

Dosage: Two capsules twice a day.

4. Saraswatarisht

Saraswatarisht is a classical ayurvedic product that is helpful in managing a number of issues both psychological and as well as psychiatric. The formulation contains the mind calming properties of brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), vaividang (Embelia tribes) and bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica).

Saraswatarisht enriched with properties of above said herbs help in changing the thinking and mood stabiliser and helps in aggressiveness. Therefore, Saraswatarisht helps in Paranoid personality disorder.

Dosage: 10ml twice a day

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Conclusion

Personality of a person develops as one grows and it is usually associated with the environment around him/her and what he sees around him at home, at school, college and any other place. The personality develops in late childhood and early adulthood. Changes and views around a person changes his mentality and behaviour. Some incidents and some various other circumstances or conditions can lead to drastic change in personality of a person. Paranoid personality disorder is one among the personality disorders marked by extreme levels of doubts on others if they are continuously trying to hurt or deceive/betray him/her. So this kind of thinking can lead to troublesome relations with the people around. Though psychotherapy and other medications in the contemporary medicines are there but they do not provide much relief though affects the productivity of the brain and exhibits ill effects. But with herbal remedies the condition and through process can be altered and channelise in a positive and hopeful direction. Yoga and meditation are of great help in calming the mind. Products described above are very beneficial in modifying the thoughts and dubious thinking of a person with Paranoid Personality Disorder. Hence, one must get herbal management for the Paranoid Personality Disorder as it gives promising results in overcoming the dubious mindset.