New Delhi, December 12 (IANS). In today’s busy life, overthinking i.e. thinking about the same thing again and again has become a common problem. Even small things keep wandering in the mind, sleep is lost and the whole day is spent in tension. Its solution lies in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda mainly links the problem of overthinking or thinking about the same thing repeatedly to the imbalance of Vata dosha, which makes the mind restless and unstable. The special thing is that Ayurveda has a solution for this. This problem can be controlled with Ayurvedic remedies and everyday habits.
According to Ayurveda experts, there are many reasons for the problem of overthinking, worry about the future, old bad memories, pressure of perfection, comparison with social media, irregular daily routine, lack of sleep and eating disorders. Due to this, focus is lost, stress hormones increase, heart beat increases and fatigue occurs.
To cure it in Ayurveda, it is said that it is necessary to balance Vata dosha. Along with this, it is also advised to adopt habits that stabilize the mind. For this, make a proper daily routine, take hot and nutritious food.
There are also some home Ayurvedic remedies to avoid overthinking. For this, drink light tea of basil or chamomile before sleeping at night. Be sure to add some desi ghee to your food. Mix half a teaspoon of Ashwagandha powder in a glass of warm milk and drink it. Before sleeping, lightly massage the head and soles with sesame oil. Chant a light mantra or listen to quiet music and keep a fixed time for sleeping and waking up.
There are some easy techniques to get relief from the problem of overthinking. Take a deep breath for a few seconds and exhale slowly.
Whatever is going on in your mind, write it down on paper and do a ‘mind dump’. For this, it is also beneficial to adopt 5-4-3-2-1 technique. For this, see 5 things around, touch 4 things, listen to 3 sounds, smell 2 smells and taste 1. Reduce the screen time of mobile, TV, laptop or computer and make a habit of walking every morning and evening.
Experts say that it is natural to have thoughts, but there is no need to accept every thought as true. By adopting small habits the mind becomes calm and stable. If the problem is very severe then definitely consult a qualified Ayurvedacharya or Psychologist.
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