How to prevent phobias with simple alternative remedies to make at home?

A phobia is an irrational fear, a kind of anxiety disorder in which the individual has an incessant fear of a situation, living creature, place, or thing.

People with a Phobia go to great lengths to avoid much greater perceived danger in their minds than in real life. Faced with the source of his phobia, the person will suffer from enormous distress, which can dramatically interfere with his daily life; This can sometimes lead to total panic. For some people, even thinking about their phobia is extremely distressing.

A phobia begins when a person rearranges their daily life by avoiding the object of their fear.. A phobia is much more serious than a simple fear. Patients have an irresistible need to detach themselves from whatever triggers their anxiety.

Acupressure, a good way to treat phobias

Acupressure can realign the energies in all the body, a phobic person undergoes a big energy imbalance that’s why I suggest you try these Acupressure points to treat your phobia and allow you to calm down quickly.

You don’t have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them each time you have a free hand can be effective, you can also stimulate these points when you are not having a phobia attack, to get your body used to being receptive to this therapy .

P6 acupressure point – Nei Guan – Chinese name: 內 關

Location : three finger width above the wrist crease on the palmar side.
Benefits : palpitation, vomiting, mental disorders, chest-emotional and physical pain, nausea, to decrease appetite, calm down, decrease panic attacks, stop smoking, dependence on alcohol, food and drugs, poor memory , to promote yawning, against the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Acupressure point H7 – Shen Men – Chinese name: 神 門

Location : medial (ulnar) side of the transverse crease of the wrist.
Benefits : chest pain, night sweats, spontaneous sweating, stage fright, phobias, nervousness (massage this point before an interview, speech, wedding, exams, plane flight etc.) Irritability, mental disorders, poor memory, to promote mental clarity, promotes retention of knowledge in the brain (good for students, massage this point five minutes before the start of study to prepare for exams, etc.,), palpitation, insomnia, nightmares, excessive dreaming, to fix a broken heart, emotional stagnation, inability to cry, side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer patients.

Acupressure point LU7 – Lie Que – Chinese name: 列 缺

Location : On the side of the arm, an inch length from the crest of the wrist.
Benefits : phobias, anxiety, headaches, migraine, stiff neck, cough, asthma, sore throat, facial paralysis, toothache, wrist pain and weakness.

Acupressure point SI4 – Wan Gu – Chinese name: 腕骨

Location : on the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the pyramidal bone.
Benefits : excessive sweating, sweaty palms, stiff neck, pain in the wrists, depression, phobias.

Acupressure point GB20 – Fen Chi – Chinese name: 風 池

Location : below the base of the skull, in the hollow between the two large vertical muscles of the neck.
Benefits : occipital headache, dizziness, neck pain and stiffness, shoulder pain, fever, cold, whiplash, hypertension, general body weakness.

It is important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, to help flush toxic substances from your body.

Warning : You should consult a medical professional before practicing acupressure.

herbal remedies

These Remedies, prepared from natural plants, are becoming increasingly popular and some mental health professionals are beginning to recognize their usefulness. However, no large-scale controlled studies have yet been performed, so long-term safety and effectiveness cannot be guaranteed.

Folk herbal remedies for phobias and other anxiety disorders include:

• Lemon or Lime : The juice of a lemon or lime is effective in reduce dizziness or nausea associated with a phobia. Just cut a lemon in half and smell it to get relief during an attack of phobia.
• Ginseng : This root is known for its energizing and relaxing properties and is widely used for the treatment of nerves.
• valerian root : This root can be used for the treatment of insomnia. It has the properties to relax the nerves and central nervous system of an agitated person and is thus used as an effective herbal remedy for the treatment of phobia. Grind 5-6 valerian roots to prepare the herbal remedy. It should be consumed 2 to 3 times a day to reduce the effects of the phobia. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid the consumption of valerian root powder.
• Lavender : This is another effective remedy for phobia. Lavender has a soothing effect on the body and has a pleasant smell. A daily massage with lavender oil can help get rid of a phobia attack. The best way to reduce stress is to add drops of lavender oil to bath water for a relaxing soak.
• kava : This is a popular herb used for the treatment and sedation of the mentally ill. It relaxes the mind without hampering patients’ mental clarity. Daily consumption of kava herb increases tolerance level which is helpful in reducing phobia. The standard daily dose of kava is 250 mg.
• passion flower : Passion flower is an effective herbal extract that stimulates the functioning of the nervous system and the brain and helps to maintain the organs in a healthy balance. This natural remedy is effective to control phobias and panic.
• Supragya Plus : In addition to natural and herbal remedies, there are some Ayurvedic remedies for phobia. Supragya plus is one of those nerve tonics that strengthens nerves and solves problems associated with nerves including depression, anxiety, phobia, stress, irritability, anger, intolerance, insomnia , palpitations and many more.
• Ashwagandha : It is another effective Ayurvedic remedy that can be used in the depression treatment, anxiety and other phobia-related psychiatric disorders. The leaves, roots and berries of this herb have medicinal properties that have proven effective in treating a range of mental disorders.

Doses can vary greatly from plant to plant. Advice from a doctor and herbalist is highly recommended, as some natural remedies may have unwanted side effects if combined with prescription medications for anxiety. Additionally, natural remedies are sold without the rigorous quality assurance precautions that are in place for conventional drugs.

Phobia treatment is an individualized process, and what works for one person may not work for another. Only you and your doctor can decide if an alternative treatment is right for you.