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Stress related disorder and emotional trauma exist in all parts of the world. Due to the peculiarity of some individuals mental status, there are people that further degenerate into unpleasant mental health conditions. Some other unpleasant mental health conditions can be caused by other factors. If the individual have the financial resources or have relatives or friends willing to help in the engagement of a certified orthodox mental health therapist such can be assisted through such medium.
Some countries in the World like the Developed Countries in the American, European and Australasian Continents have government incentives that do provide for such care. However, these aspect of government support or incentives are not found in some countries in West Africa irrespective of their "false mass media propaganda".
Visiting the Neuron-psychiatric hospitals in a country like Nigeria according to the perception of some residents of the South-South region of the country, for medical assistance is always viewed with a stigmatization outlook. There some are yet to accept the fact that the psychiatric hospital is not for only mad persons. The word, "mad person" was originally used derogatorily. An unpleasant mental health condition does not mean madness in actuality, there are diverse degree of expression in many persons who are unaware of them. Yet in some communities in West Africa, people who do not know what cases they have, unknown to them, stigmatize others whose own have taken a social dimension or expression.
However, there are Afro-Caribbeans and Africans, like myself, who are originally gifted with special knowledge of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Transmitted as certified knowledge from Ancestral background, and also acquired through explorations into Nature Based Therapy. I have offered useful guides to people offline for years and have practically helpful insights conveyed through this post. What I am about to unveil for free, can be used alongside orthodox medical care. They do not contradict each other.
"Prevention is better than cure" is an age long maxim. As we take care of other parts of our body to maintain a healthy balance, the brain should be taken care of as well. To keep the brain in good condition is to first ensure that certain nutrition is fixed in the right proportion. Avoid foods that retain toxins in the body. It is scientifically proven that some human overtime have an unpleasant metabolic reaction that connects to the nervous system including the brain. Consistent use of excessive alcohol intake is not good for everyone and you cannot tell about yourself from self assumption. The smoking of hemp like "Cannabis sativa" [Marijuana], have the time it will trigger certain disharmony in the impulses of the brain cells over consistent use.
Do not over-strain yourself in any given vocation you have chosen for socioeconomic survival, rather have a balance in your activities. Give yourself some moment to have a good rest and sleep. Sleeping relaxes the brain after a stressful day. Keep your thoughts positive at all times and free from anguish over anything you have experienced that you are not happy with. Stay away from occasion that always make you unhappy. Imagine yourself in your mind vision, having better moments than what makes you feel disappointed. When trying to stay relaxed and off from a stressful day activity, a melodious music do help greatly in fixing the mind and harmonious vibrations of the brain cells. For me, I prefer listening to a gentle rock music, soul music, rhythm and blues with positive wordings and relaxing instrumental beats as well as "instrumental classical music".
In this post, I will be identifying some selected herbs and the possible solution to stress related disorder and some mental health issues taken care of. I will also be explaining how to rightly use them.
1. Magnolia Bark; This is helpful in the treatment of insomnia problems associated with depression and anxiety. Insomnia makes you feel restless and unable to sleep. The use of magnolia bark involves stripping the pieces into a reasonable quantity, wash the barks with small quantity of salt and little water. Then put the quantities of the magnolia bark into a metallic kettle and cook them with some quantity of water which should not be too much. Let the cooking get to the point of steaming before serving in tea cup. 1 or 2 tea cups is okay for a night rest.
2. The Herb referred to as St. John Wort [Hypericum perforatum] ; This is a very powerful herb certified as a very powerful antidepressant. It is an aromatic perennial native to Europe but now in the Wild in parts of Asia, North America and South America. It's use can be traced back to the texts of the ancient Greek Physician, Hippocrates and Galen. Some patent herbal shops in America do have them. Get some reasonable quantity of the herb and wash them lightly with little water and little quantity of salt, one tea spoonful of salt is okay. Get the leaves into a metallic kettle and cook to steam with some quantity of water. Serve the water derived from the cooked portion, I cup to the patient. Do not use on pregnant and lactating mothers.
3. Valerian Leaf is a herb that can be used to treat all kinds of depression and anxiety very effectively. Simply get reasonable quantity of the leafs into a cooking kettle after preparing the leaf for use. Cook to steam and serve the liquid substance derived after the steaming, 2 cups daily at night hours everyday.
4. The Combination Of Sliced Lemon Balm And Ginseng Cooked Together; The combination of both identified, work beneficially in improving the mental health situation of those having stress related disorder. As well providing calm on the central nervous system. The Ginseng improves concentration and the proper vibration of the brain cells. The cooked mixture is served in the form of herbal tea, 2 or 3 tea cups daily.
5. The Combination Of Ginseng And Ginkgo Biloba Cooked Together For Holistic Treatment Of Psychosis And Other Mental Health Issues; Ginseng is a powerful herb with wide range of effective approach, in taking care of the nervous system and improving the mental health conditions. Also Ginkgo also serve similar function but goes higher in treating mental health issues, most especially, diverse forms of psychosis. First wash both herbs with little water and salt before use. You have to combine the two herbs of ginseng and ginkgo in a reasonable quantity into a cooking kettle with some quantity of water.
Cook to steam and serve like a tea, two tea cups, morning, afternoon and evening. These herbs are Chinese derived herbs known for their effectiveness, spanning over thousands of years.
There is an orthodox derived drug called "Risperidone" which can be used with the above mentioned herbal combination for better result in treating general psychosis. However, suitable prescription on "Risperidone" usage, should be given by a certified dispensary Pharmacist or a Psychiatric Doctor. I can only give prescription on herbal or nature derived medicine in this post due to my specialized training.
Special Medical Terms In This Post and their meaning;
Depression; Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living. More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychotherapy or both.
Symptoms; Although depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes. During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include:
Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness
Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports
Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort
Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide
Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches.
For many people with depression, symptoms usually are severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day-to-day activities, such as work, school, social activities or relationships with others. Some people may feel generally miserable or unhappy without really knowing why.
What is Psychosis? The word psychosis is used to describe conditions that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. When someone becomes ill in this way it is called a psychotic episode. During a period of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disturbed, and the individual may have difficulty understanding what is real and what is not. Symptoms of psychosis include delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear). Other symptoms include incoherent or nonsense speech, and behavior that is inappropriate for the situation. A person in a psychotic episode may also experience depression, anxiety, sleep problems, social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and difficulty functioning overall.
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