Abstract

Dr. Anupam Singh*

ABSTRACT

Many people experience some sort of anxiety at several occasions of life, which is not permanent, but if the symptoms persists for a longer period of time and on regular basis which also interferes with the normal functions of mind and body, then it is considered as Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It can be correlated to chittodwega in Ayurveda. The case which is considered here, presented with constant worry about the studies, restlessness, lack of concentration, parieto – temporal headache and occasional fainting attacks and was diagnosed as GAD according to DSM- 5. The Ayurvedic diagnosis was Chittodwega, which is caused due the altered state of ‘Dhi’(power of understand) with the involvement of Manasik Doshas (Raja and Rama) The patient being AlpaSatva, the integrated approach of treatment was adopted including, yuktivyapashraya and Satvajaya Chikitsa which was in the form of yoga. The patient was taking allopathic treatment since last one and a half year which was slowly tapered and discontinued . The total duration of treatment was 120 days. A reduction in the Hamilton anxiety rating scale HAM- A from 26 to 8 was achieved as a outcome of intervention. Hence the integrated approach of Ayurveda and yoga can efficiently manage the generalized anxiety disorders.