Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) Symptoms, Causes & Its Ayurvedic Treatment

ABSTRACT

Paranoid Personality Disorder is characterised by ample psychological concerns. In this, individuals are supposed to be distrustful, argumentative, and secretive. He tends to have jealousy and anger in relationships. They like isolation because they are quite distrustful. Diagnosing these patients is very difficult due to their unacceptance. They are quite distrustful of physicians as well.

INTRODUCTION

Paranoid Personality Disorder is a psychological disorder in which a patient perceives interpersonal threats without having any sufficient evidence. Social environmental activities influence this disease. They are always concerned that people are plotting against him. These individuals do not accept their faults. Because of this, individuals with this diagnosis remain vigilant in scanning their environment for potential threats. The prevalence of paranoid personality disorder in the general population is about 1.5% whereas the outpatient population would be more than 25%.

SYMPTOMS

People with Paranoid Personality Disorders have symptoms like:-

1. They tend to be very argumentative, stubborn, and hostile.
2. They don't see their fault in any problem; they always think they are always right.
3. They are distant in relationships with others.
4. Have persistent suspicions without any justified reason.
5. They read hidden meanings in innocent remarks.
6. Have difficulty relaxing.
7. They are unforgiving and hold grudges.
8. Perceive attacks on their character that aren't apparent to others.
9. Be hypersensitive and take criticism poorly.
10. People with this disease doubt the commitment, loyalty, and trustworthiness of others, believing others are exploiting them.

CAUSES

The exact cause of Paranoid Personality Disorder is still unknown. But likely it involves a combination of biological and environmental factors. There are many Recherches that have been done on this. Researchers found that the neglect of children on the basis of emotional, physical, and supervision by parents and society plays a bigger role in Paranoid Personality Disorder. This occurs in adolescence and early adulthood. There is also a possibility of a genetic link between schizophrenia and Paranoid Personality Disorder but later on, they found that this isn't strong.

DIAGNOSIS

Paranoid Personality Disorder is very difficult to diagnose because the individual suffering from this disorder doesn't accept that there is a problem with their thinking.

The mental health professional suspects someone with Paranoid Personality Disorder, they often ask broad, general questions that won't create a defensive response. They ask the questions focused on:-

1. Past family history
2. Relationship
3. Work history
4. Reality testing
5. Impulse control

On diagnosis, it is also found that there are other medical conditions also associated with Paranoid Personality Disorder. Approximately 75% of cases are seen to be associated with it. It includes Avoidant Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Antisocial Personality Disorder.

AYURVEDIC OVERVIEW OF PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

We cannot directly correlate Paranoid Personality Disorder with any disease mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts but on the basis of symptoms, it could be correlated with Atatvabhinivesha. Punarvasu Atreya described Atatvabhinivesha as a maha gada. There is a false interpretation of truth and the present object. This disorder is known to be Paranoid Personality Disorder. Which is a mental illness also known as psychosis. Atatvabhinivesha is made up of two words Atatva means false (non-elementary) and Abhinivesha means interpretation. It is a false and erroneous belief in something which is not correct. It is because of the dushti of Mana. Satva, Rajas, and Tama are the three doshas of mind. When Rajas and Tamsic dosha are elevated then this condition is supposed to happen.

The general principle of manas Roga in Ayurveda is stated as the root cause of any mental disorder is the non-achievement of desired outcomes while receiving undesired out things.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

The best remedy for Psychic disorders is to counsel the patient and to make him realise his true identity and reality with the help of philosophy. The treatment modalities in manas Roga include:-

1. Satavajaya Chikitsa (Mental upliftment)
2. Yuktivyapashrya Chikitsa (Medicinal treatment)
3. Daivapashrya Chikitsa (Divine therapy)

1. Satavajaya Chikitsa

This measure can be used in isolation. This can be done with the help of showing sympathy, mental counselling, Onkar sadhana, meditation, Atma parikshan, and vipassana. Satavajya means victory over the mind. It aims to control the mind by restraining the mind from desires.

Importance of Satvajaya Chikitsa:-

• Non Medicinal approach to treating serious medical concerns
• Helps in analysing thoughts and ideas
• It polishes the objectives by concentrating on it
• Increases the decision-making compatibility
• Channelling the presumption with logical reasoning

2. Yuktivyapashrya Chikitsa

This is popularly done with the help of panchkarma. In this sarvanga snehan and swedana, shirodhara, shirobasti and nasya is done.

In medicinal preparations, these kalpas are proven to be very effective:-

1. Brahmi Ghrit
2. Shankhpushpi syrup
3. Brahmi sidha tail for shirodhara
4. Mahakalyanak Ghrit
5. Sarasvata Ghrit
6. Unmad Gaja Kesari Rasa
7. Manas Mitra Vatkam
8. Brihat Vata Chintamani Rasa

3. Daivapashrya Chikitsa

Daivapashrya Chikitsa is ayurvedic astrology. In Ayurveda brain actions related to emotions are denoted as originating from the heart and by the heart, it is meant Atma and Manas adhisthan. Thus it can be said that Atatvabhinivesh is a disease of malfunctioning of neurochemistry in the brain. It is the mantra, mani chikitsa. It is done by reciting Vedic mantras and attaining Mani on the body.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDERS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP Certified company offering pure herbal products worldwide. All the products are prepared under the supervision of MD Ayurveda experts. All the products are strictly based on ancient ayurvedic texts. These all are safe and devoid of any kind of preservatives and dyes. Here are a few remedies mentioned below:-

PRODUCTS LIST

1. BRAHMI CAPSULES
2. ARJUNA CAPSULES
3. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES
4. SARASWATARISHT

Herbal Remedies For Paranoid Personality Disorders

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Brahmi Capsules

Planet Ayurveda's Brahmi Capsules are made using a standardised extract of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). Brahmi is the herb that is enriched with cold potency. Helpful in anxiety and stress disorders. It is one of the four medhya rasayan as per Acharya Charak. Brahmi itself means Balvardhak, thus very helpful in managing this psychological condition.

Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. Arjuna Capsules

Arjuna capsules by Planet Ayurveda are an amazing formulation for maintaining the health of the cardiovascular system. It is prepared by a standardised extract of Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). This herb balances pitta and Kapha dosha. It also acts on Mana as it's supposed to be in Heart.

Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Neurogenie Capsules

Neurogenie capsule is a unique formulation by Planet Ayurveda. It contains two ingredients: Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Both herbs' standardised extract is used in this product. It helps in reducing anxiety. It is the best product for all personality disorders.

Dosage - 2 capsules twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

4. Saraswatarisht

Saraswatarisht is a classical Ayurvedic preparation. It is an alcoholic preparation prepared by using wonderful herbs. Classically it is indicated for medhya and to be used for unmaad and apasmaar. It contains ingredients like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa), Harad (Terminalia chebula), etc.

Dosage - Have 2 tablets two times daily with water.

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CONCLUSION

The diagnosis of Paranoid Personality Disorder involves rigorous assessment. Given the condition's prevalence, and the potential for loss of quality of life of the patient as well as violence towards others. Optimal management of this disorder will be good for the patient but for society as well. Future research is needed for the diagnosis and management of this disease. Hence, Ayurveda has given the best results so far.