Guest guest Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 Sat Nam Dena, To give an Ayurvedic perspective on treatment of psychological disorders... imbalances caused by tamasic and rajasic diet, the guna constitution, or wrong impressions...may lead to a number of psychological disorders, one being what Western doctors term schizophrenia. You might want get the book Ayurveda and The Mind by David Frawley for more information. Mantra ("what protects the mind") is the main method for treating consciousness-Chitta. It may be far more helpful to chant a mantra than to analyze our psychological problems. The mantra changes the energetic structure of the mind which dissolves the problem, while thinking about the problem reinforces it. Since your student has fear of the world she is feeling exposed to; mantra has built in protection. Does she know her constitution? Using aromatherapy based on her dosha type couldn't hurt! I am faced with a new situation and am wondering if anyone out there has had experience in this area - One of my new students has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She hears voices at the back of her head that she feels expose her to another world - one that she does not want to be in. Blessings, Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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