I have started taking himalaya mentat just to improve my brain power and want to have a stress free life. I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing. I have little bit of anxiety problem and sometimes I take stress. And also sometimes I have insomnia. Please tell me is this medicine good for me and what should be the dosage?

Mr. Saul PereiraPsychologist51yrs exp

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That medicine with the other problems you describe can still be a problem for you. The stress that you feel is not dependent on the stressor. It is entirely dependent on your perception of stress. Life is difficult no doubt, as a general rule, but what we do adds to the stress in our response. We add to the stress of life instead of reducing it or learning to deal with it. Many of us follow a policy of avoidance. We cannot do that all of our lives. So the first thing to do is to change your perception. For example, look at it as a challenge that you would like to meet with a positive outlook. See everything as a gift from God to perform as though you are doing it for Him. God never gives us difficulties to do beyond our capacity. If you look at it with spiritual eyes, you know that it is ultimately given by God. Secondly, build a good constitution mentally, emotionally and physically to combat stress. Eat healthily, sleep well, and exercise regularly. Talk about your emotions regularly to a good friend every day. Learn stress management techniques. Do Yoga and meditation. Pray every day to God to give you the strength, and offer your work as a prayer to Him ? you will give your best and you will feel so satisfied when you do it well. Everyone feels stress and if you are disciplined you will handle your life well. 

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Mr. Kankan SarmahPsychologist5yrs exp

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Hi, you are very young and dynamic. Tension and ghabrahat is a very small thing in front of you. Be energetic to possess all the positive energy in your life. Because everything is on your hand. Your health. Your thought process. Everything is with you. Just need little polish. Don't be scared. No body is going to kill you or eat you. Talk to one psychologist/ counsellor. Develop positive habits.  

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Ms. Kajol BirawatPsychologist6yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user! I see that himalaya is an over the counter drug and doesn't require a prescription. If you are in doubt about how it may react to your body, please reach out to your doctor so you can clarify any doubts you have. It maybe more helpful if you consult a psychiatrist or a therapist to better address your symptoms. While we all want a stress free life, it is not a realistic possibility. We will go through situations that indue stress - therapy might help you manage the stress better. Same with anxiety. We will all experience being anxious from time to time. If it is feeling like a problem, reach out to a therapist - that would help you process and challenge the thoughts that provoke anxiety and help you deal with anxiety by learning to ground yourself in the here and now.  

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