neuroses. Symptoms in adults, treatment with folk remedies, medication and without medication. How to treat depression - a list of sedative drugs Neurosis treatment pills

Neurosis is a painful and long-term mental disorder, but it is completely reversible and, with timely treatment, is not complicated by additional nervous ailments. Psychological work alone is not always enough, moreover, each patient counts on a speedy result (after all, neglected cases are treated for years). Therefore, the doctor prescribes pills for neurosis - as an aid in complex treatment. The drugs significantly alleviate the severe symptoms of neurological disorders, which often interfere with the full struggle with their own body and soul.

Tableted medicines are divided into 5 large groups:

Overview of the most common tablet preparations prescribed for neuroses

	Group	approximate price	action	side effects	addictive
Venlafaxine	antidepressant	206-330 r	Improves mood, eliminates nervous disorders, anxiety, increases efficiency, improves thought processes	Weakness, disturbances in the functioning of the sense organs, tinnitus, jumps in blood pressure, tachycardia, shortness of breath, skin rashes, suicidal thoughts	Yes
Asentra	antidepressant	634-800 r	These are very effective pills for neurosis, relieve OCD and other types of nervous disorders, improve mood, relieve anxiety.	Appetite disorders, hallucinations, sleep disturbance, tachycardia, panic attacks	Yes
Paxil	antidepressant	650-1600 r	Removes OCD, relieves phobias, improves the general state of the psyche, relieves depression	Allergy, blood pressure jumps, tachycardia, sexual dysfunction, aggression, appetite disorders	Yes
	tranquilizer	620 r	Removes panic, neuroses, phobias, psychoses, relieves tremors, improves sleep quality	Drowsiness, dullness of emotions, bradycardia, allergies, hallucinations, nightmares	Yes
Atarax	tranquilizer	280 r	Relaxes muscle tone, eliminates neuroses, fears and anxieties, helps to “repair” the psyche, removes nervous tics, improves memory	Gastrointestinal disorders, lethargy, sweating, heart rhythm disturbances, headache, fever	Not
Phenazepam	tranquilizer	96-150 r	Blocks neuroses, anxieties and fears completely, makes the patient slow, sleepy, satisfied	Tachycardia, a sharp decrease in blood pressure, deep sleep (inability to wake up from an alarm clock), gastrointestinal disorders, unpredictable mental reactions (up to suicidal thoughts)	Yes
Frizium	tranquilizer	2500 r	These are pills for neurosis of various types: OCD, neurasthenia, hysteria. Also relieves anxiety, tremors, spasms, tension and insomnia	Fatigue, impaired attention, dry mucous membranes, nausea, appetite disorders, allergies, tremor	Yes
Aminazin	antipsychotic	255 r	Eliminates aggression, phobia, increases resistance to neurosis, calms, stabilizes mood	Dizziness, constipation, tachycardia, drowsiness, appetite disorders, drop in blood pressure, unpredictable mental reactions	Not
Clozapine	antipsychotic	205 r	Blocks pathological mental activity, eliminates anxiety, neuroses, phobias, panic. It is considered a “last resort” remedy if other drugs are powerless	Headache, tremors, fainting, decreased libido, jumps in blood pressure, sudden depression	Not
Rispolept	antipsychotic	520 r	Blocks pathological manifestations of mental activity, relieves mania, neurosis, psychosis, manic behavior	Insomnia, anxiety, headache, sleep disorders, convulsions, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, increased blood pressure	Not
Piracetam	nootropic	25-60 r	Improves the metabolism of nerve cells, has a beneficial effect on the brain, increases resistance to neuroses, but does not affect mental processes	Metabolic disorders, drowsiness, tremor, aggression, increased blood pressure, skin rashes	Not
Phenotropil	nootropic	1140 r	Increases vigor, relieves various neurological manifestations (neurosis, phobias, anxiety), improves mood, thought processes (patients compare it with a cup of strong coffee that lasts all day)	Decreased appetite, insomnia, overexcitation, increased blood pressure, feeling of heat on the skin	Yes
Phenibut	nootropic	140 r	Tablets relieve nervous tension, increase resistance to neurological ailments, relieve stress, improve attention and mood	Nausea, vomiting, apathy, drowsiness, lethargy, headaches, gastrointestinal disorders	Yes
Persen	sedative	255 r	Eliminates spasms, calms, reduces the activity of the central nervous system, which increases the protective properties of the psyche from neurological disorders	Vasodilation, edema, rash	Not
Relaxil	sedative	270 r	Normalizes sleep, mood, calms, reduces the excitability of the central nervous system	Dizziness, depression, loss of working capacity	Not
Magnelis B6	sedative	330 r	Relieves irritation, spasms, improves metabolism, sleep, mood	Gastrointestinal disorders, vomiting, allergies, itching	Not

Neuroses are functional reversible mental disorders, which are characterized by a protracted course. For the treatment of neurosis, drugs are often one of the most important components of the therapeutic program.

Causes and manifestations of neurosis

The cause of the development of disorders is external or internal conflicts, psycho-emotional stress or the influence of factors that provoke psychological trauma.
The clinical picture is characterized by obsessive, asthenic or hysterical manifestations. In addition, the patient has a transient decrease in cognitive abilities and physical performance. To a greater extent, this pathology affects people whose psyche is unstable.
Treatment of physiological manifestations of neurosis is mainly medication. In general, these disorders are best treated in a complex way (with the participation of an experienced psychotherapist).

The main groups of drugs for the medical treatment of neurosis:

tranquilizers;
antidepressants;
nootropics;
phytopreparations of sedative action.

Treatment of neuroses with tranquilizer drugs

For the treatment of neurotic conditions, ataractic drugs or tranquilizers are used. This group of substances includes Mezapam, Elenium, Relanium, etc. In the early stages, they can provoke such negative effects as drowsiness, nausea and general weakness. In the future, with the treatment of neuroses with pills, this symptomatology disappears.
Such medicines help to relax the muscles, have a hypnotic effect and reduce unmotivated anxiety. Ataractics are divided into day and night.

Antidepressants - another drug for the treatment of neurosis

These include, in particular, Anafranil, Melipramine and Pyrazidol. A number of antidepressants with a stimulating effect have been developed. Such pharmacological agents, on the one hand, reduce the feeling of melancholy and reduce weakness, but on the other hand, increase the feeling of anxiety and irritability.

Many patients are recommended antidepressants, mainly anti-anxiety drugs. Such treatment of neurosis medication reduces anxiety, but can cause drowsiness. In this case, only the attending physician, who is well acquainted with the history and dynamics of the development of a psychogenic disorder, is able to choose the optimal drug.

Treatment with nootropics

Many patients are shown the so-called. nootropics - drugs that improve microcirculation in the "brain pool" and improve the nutrition of the cells of the central nervous system. Some of the most common nootropics are Piracetam and Phenibut.
Most of the nootropics used improve mood and increase vitality. Side effects of these drugs may include increased irritability and sleep disturbances.
In some cases, these psychogenic disorders are an indication to start taking weak antipsychotics, which include Eglonil and Sonapax.

Psychotherapeutic methods and other methods of therapy

Along with the treatment of neuroses with medicines, phytotherapy and physiotherapy have proven themselves well.
When developing a therapeutic regimen, it is important to take into account that this type of disorder has a “double” symptomatology - somatic (physiological) and psychological. Mental problems can only be solved by an experienced neurologist, psychiatrist or neurologist. In some cases, the involvement of acupuncturists and massage therapists is required.
To get rid of mental problems, homeopathic treatment is often used, which involves the use of products based on natural raw materials. Moreover, biologically active substances are involved in microdoses.

Neurosis is not a disease, but a nervous disorder that can be healed at home. If drug treatment is carried out, then attention should be focused on non-addictive drugs, preferably without contraindications and side effects. Treatment of neurosis at home can be carried out using traditional medicine, which we will discuss below.

Symptoms of neuroses

The main signs of the manifestation of neuroses in a person can be several factors:

increased sensitivity to bright light, loud music;
excessive touchiness;
tearfulness;
memory loss;
fast fatiguability;
fixation on an irritating factor, etc.

Drug treatment of neurosis in adults

Beware, Corvalol!

The most popular use in adults is Corvalol because of its low cost. But this anti-stress medicine is by no means harmless.

It threatens the development of infants during breastfeeding, and during intrauterine stay.
Phenobarbital, as part of Corvalol, can be addictive.
With prolonged use or increased dosage, bromine accumulation is likely, leading to CNS inhibition (daytime sleepiness, delayed reactions, visual and speech disorders).
Taking corvalol reduces the effect of some contraceptive drugs.

Analogues: valocordin, korvaltab.

In order for self-treatment of neurosis at home to be successful, medicines should be chosen not by their price, but by composition and action.

Drugs for the treatment of neurosis

Persen and persen-forte

Tablets and capsules with herbal ingredients: extract of valerian, lemon balm and peppermint. Not addictive.

Action

Good for initial and mild neuroses.
Reduces anxiety and anxiety, tension, irritability.
Reduces nervous excitability, causes a deep healthy sleep, improves mood.
Eliminates spasms and pains of the intestines of a nervous nature.
It is possible to take medicine for children from three years old, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers.

Attention! Taking the drug for more than two months without interruption can cause constipation.

Glycine

This substance is an amino acid involved in the signaling processes of the human brain and spinal cord. By inhibiting the transmission of nerve impulses in the spinal cord, it eliminates increased muscle tone.

Action

Regulates brain metabolic processes.
Protects the nervous system, reducing its overexcitation, from strong emotional stress. Thus, it prevents fatigue, aggressiveness, anxiety, promotes social adaptation.
A sufficient amount of glycine in the body increases brain activity and mental performance, accelerates the period of falling asleep and the transition to a deep sleep phase.
Prevents or reduces age-related and menopausal vegetative-vascular disorders.
Prevents the effects of toxins, including alcohol, from CNS depression.
The tool works well in chronic alcoholism and the removal of hard drinking, reducing the state of depression and depression. Replenishes the lack of glycine in the body, destroyed by alcohol and the action of certain drugs.
It is effective for neurosis after surgery, long-term drug treatment, various intoxications, the recovery period after strokes and cerebral circulatory disorders, dysfunctions of the nervous system during infections.

There are no contraindications. The drug is compatible with many sleeping pills, sedatives, antidepressants.

Analogue: Glycised

Adaptol

Moderate tranquilizer. Not addictive. Can be taken as a course or periodically as a sedative. Does not affect the coordination of movements, attention, does not cause drowsiness. You can take it during the day.

Action

Eliminates or reduces anxiety, anxiety, fear. Normalizes sleep, but does not have a hypnotic effect.

relieves irritability, mental stress, nervous heart pain;
exhibits antioxidant properties, especially under stress;
helps fight nicotine addiction;
improves well-being in the premenstrual and menopausal period.

There are no contraindications and side effects.

Similar drug action: atarax, gidazepam, phenazepam.

Vitamin preparations for the treatment of neurosis

For the treatment of neurosis, it is necessary to take vitamin preparations, which also effectively affect the human nervous system. These drugs include vitamins of groups B, E, F, iron, magnesium. It is recommended to increase the amount of consumed foods that contain the maximum amount of these vitamins.

Treatment of neurosis without drugs

If you don’t know how to treat neurosis at home and what folk remedies really help, then use the help of the herbs that we will talk about. Herbal treatment has a remarkable effect on the nervous system and the general condition of the human body.

Attention! You can not take at the same time a medicinal and herbal medicine of similar action. This combination can depress the central nervous system, leading to inhibition of nerve impulses.

Valerian and motherwort are perhaps the most effective plants that really help with neuroses. In home treatment with herbs, you can not do without them.

Valerian officinalis

Queen of the plant world in the treatment of nervous disorders and the regulation of cardiac activity. The effect of the plant on the nervous and cardiovascular system is so rich that only complex preparations can be compared with the valerian root:

eliminates painful neuroses of the heart. Acting sedatively on the central nervous system, eliminates feelings of anxiety, anxiety, hopelessness, depression. Returns calm, deep sleep;
antispasmodic, mild choleretic effect, stimulation of the pancreas soothes the neurosis of the stomach and intestines, relieving pain, promoting digestion;
excessive nervous excitement, emotional overstrain with manifestations of hysteria, obsessive thoughts and phobias, nervous and physical overwork, hypochondria, epilepsy, migraines - disorders that valerian root copes with;
lowers pressure. Successfully treats at home the initial stages of angina pectoris and hypertension;
significantly helps with climacteric neuroses. Normalizes the work of the heart in pregnant women, eliminates toxicosis.

Preparation and consumption

2.5 tablespoons of crushed valerian roots, poured with a glass of boiling water, leave for about an hour. Take 2-3 tablespoons every 30 minutes. after meals, three times a day.

Attention! An overdose of homemade infusion or a pharmaceutical preparation of valerian root can lead to depression, drowsiness, inhibition of digestion processes, headaches, and palpitations.

Motherwort five-lobed; motherwort cordial

Close to the action of valerian, and with cardiovascular neurosis, even more effective. The plant slows down the heartbeat, increasing the amplitude of heart contractions. Regulates the monthly cycle. Calming effect during menopause. Relieves male neuroses associated with prostate hypertrophy, effective in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Reduces nervous and mental disorders, insomnia, emotional stress. It is used for angina pectoris, myocarditis, high blood pressure.

Cooking, eating

A tablespoon of infusion (two tablespoons of raw materials, filled with a glass of boiling water) is taken three times a day for half an hour before meals.

Attention! Motherwort significantly lowers blood pressure. It is not recommended for hypotensive patients to take it. Long-term use can lead to palpitations.

Treatment of neuroses with other plants

Baikal skullcap is used in cases of increased heart rate, myocarditis, nervous convulsions, cardiovascular neuroses;
hop cones stimulate appetite, improve digestion. They relieve nervous exhaustion and insomnia, providing a sedative effect.

Attention! Exceeding the allowable rate of hop preparations leads to poisoning: nausea with vomiting, headaches and in the abdomen, weakness, fatigue.

Wormwood

Soothes and acts as a mild sleeping pill. Eliminates convulsions of the digestive tract, normalizing its function during sluggish activity. Applicable for insomnia, nervous tension, violation of the monthly cycle.

Passionflower

Facilitates neurosis associated with chronic alcoholism, menopausal disorders, CNS pathology. It is part of the combined natural preparation Passit (Pas-sit), consisting of extracts of passionflower, valerian, St. John's wort, hawthorn, hop cones.

Melissa officinalis, oregano, fragrant woodruff, garden marjoram will have a calming and relaxing effect. Improve digestion by relieving nervous spasms of the stomach and intestines. Normalize heart rate and activate cerebral circulation, while improving sleep, eliminating migraines.

Attention! Oregano is contraindicated in pregnant women, in order to avoid miscarriage.

Cooking, eating

These soothing herbs are prepared and taken in the same way: one hundred grams of infusion (infuse for 10 minutes in 300 ml of boiling water 3 tablespoons of raw materials) three times a day.

stimulating plants

Neurosis due to nervous or physical exhaustion should be treated with stimulant herbs.

Echinacea purpurea, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Rhodiola rosea

Stimulate and strengthen the central nervous system after nervous exhaustion, prolonged, infectious diseases, operations. Restore brain activity after mental fatigue. Accelerate recovery.
Activate immune and metabolic processes.
Strengthen attention, improve memory, speed up thought processes, sharpen vision and hearing, thanks to the activation of cerebral circulation.
Eliminate irritability, insomnia, fatigue.

Attention! Eleutherococcus is contraindicated during the period of hypertensive crisis, myocardial infarction, acute infections.

Treatment of folk remedies for neurosis in adults

A bath with angelica root will help get rid of nervous exhaustion. To do this, two good handfuls of dry raw materials are boiled in three liters of water over low heat for 15 minutes. Insist an hour, filter into a filled bathroom. Take 3 weeks every other day.

Beet juice and honey

A third of a glass of beetroot juice is mixed with an equal amount of honey. Put in a cool place for 3 hours. Eat a day in three doses for 30 minutes. before meals. Helps with nervousness and constant irritability.

During periods of nervous tension and insomnia, dissolve the juice of half a lemon with a teaspoon of honey in a glass of water. Drink three times a day.

Treatment of neuroses in children

With normal mental and physical development in children, drug treatment is extremely rare. Preparations for the treatment of neurosis in children: Persen, valerian. They soothe excessive excitement and too active motor skills.

In the absence of serious behavioral abnormalities, remedies can be in the form of herbal teas, syrups and baths that improve sleep, eliminate overexcitation and tearfulness.

Soothing baths consist of compositions of herbs:

rosehip and juniper roots;
chamomile, mint, string;
white willow bark and sage;
calendula flowers, valerian root;
chamomile, pine buds.

Preparation, use

Fees for each bath are mixed in equal proportions. A handful of ready-made raw materials are slowly boiled in three liters of water for half an hour, after which, after straining, they are added to a filled bath, which the child takes every other day for 15 minutes.

Options for sedative baby fees

Fees must be changed periodically, then they will have a particularly noticeable effect, supplemented by water procedures.

Fennel fruits, valerian roots, chamomile, thyme, motherwort.
Extract of lime blossom, chamomile, hops, lemon balm.
Valerian roots, thyme, motherwort, oregano, hawthorn fruit.
Valerian, stevia, St. John's wort, thyme, motherwort, linden, mint, hawthorn, chamomile, rosehip.

Cooking, eating

For each collection, chamomile, St. John's wort, hawthorn, wild rose are taken in two parts, all other plants in one. An incomplete tablespoon of dry composition is insisted in a glass of boiling water for an hour, filtered. Give the baby a teaspoon, four times a day between meals.

Folk remedies

When a child is naughty, sleeps restlessly, wakes up with difficulty in the morning, you should put an aspen branch under the mattress, and a valerian root wrapped in a towel under the pillow.

In case of extreme activity and anxiety, poppy seeds, mashed and wrapped in gauze, can be applied to the temples and the crown of the head.

If the baby has bedwetting, then before going to bed in bed, he should be given a thin slice of bread, smeared with a small amount of butter, sprinkled with salt. The trouble will stop.

As in children, neurosis in adults is also common. Symptoms of such diseases are mistakenly ignored by middle-aged people who do not consider it necessary to deal with a similar problem to qualified doctors.

To understand the process taking place in the body, it is necessary to know the mechanism of occurrence of the disease in question, its types, as well as ways to correct the current situation.

Neuroses (symptoms in adults are usually pronounced) have a mechanism for their occurrence. Its understanding is necessary for the timely establishment by a person of the origin of a pathological neurological process.

Successive stages accompanying the formation of a person's neurotic state:

Mental and physical overwork that persists for a long time or severe stress that knocked down a person (for example, the death of a loved one).
A sharp increase in the concentration of adrenaline in the blood (usually occurs when a person is unable to “let go of the situation”).
The formation of a disorder in the normal functioning of the brain lobes, which is usually accompanied by significant deviations in the bioelectrical brain activity.
The rapid growth of insulin and pituitary hormone.
Activation of the adrenal cortex, which provokes the release of special substances (catecholamines) that create panic attacks or other neurotic conditions.
The occurrence of disorders in the work of the pancreas, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract and other vital organs and systems, as a result of the onset of neurosis.

Main symptoms

Neuroses (symptoms in adults are usually classified), depending on the nature of their manifestation, belong to different groups.

The figure lists the main symptoms of neurosis in adults.

Neurologists and psychotherapists usually divide them into:

Type of symptoms	Specific practical examples
Mental manifestations	abrupt unreasonable changes in mood; impulsiveness seen in decision making; aggressive attacks, sometimes against strangers; lack of self-control and the ability to analyze their own behavior; depressive state; increased anxiety; suicide attempts; apathy; a sharp decrease in self-esteem; frequent panic attacks; irritability; conflict; excessive tearfulness; sharply formed resentment, not observed before
physical manifestations	development of vegetovascular dystonia; frequent headaches or dizziness; fast fatiguability; a sharp decrease or increase in food cravings; change in the level of sexual desire; disruption of the normal functioning of sweating systems; the occurrence of problems with sleep (insomnia appears or, conversely, a person constantly wants to sleep); drops in blood pressure; the appearance of black dots before the eyes

Types of neuroses

The neuroses, the symptoms of which are often manifested in adults in connection with strenuous work, are of several kinds.

The main ones include:

Neurasthenia. Signs of its progression are heart rhythm disturbances even at the slightest human experience, sleep disturbance, changes in appetite. In some cases, patients with neurasthenia note the sudden onset of intolerance to daylight, a sharp deterioration in mood, as well as a decrease in labor productivity of any kind. The cause of neurasthenia can be chronic overwork (in this case, psychotherapists talk about exhaustion neurosis) or a significant, turning point in a person's life (reactive neurasthenia). The main stages of its development are considered to be hypersthenic (the patient unreasonably develops aggression towards other people, absent-mindedness, resentment, excessive emotionality) and hyposthenic forms (lethargy, lethargy, fatigue).
Hysteria(most common in women). The objective signs of such a neurotic state include tearfulness, egocentrism, affectation in behavior. From the point of view of physiology, people suffering from hysteria note disturbances in the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the occurrence of headaches and fainting. In its advanced forms, hysteria manifests itself in the form of sudden deafness, numbness, impaired sensitivity, and coordination disorders. Patients with this form of neurosis can fall sharply to the floor, start beating their heads or tearing their clothes, if the circumstances do not meet their expectations.
Obsessional neurosis. It manifests itself in the emergence of constant fears, experiences, negative memories. At the same time, the patient cannot independently control their appearance, and often is not even able to suppress them at the time of a kind of attack (panic attack). Obsessive-compulsive disorder can also provoke inappropriate ideas, such as killing a stranger. People suffering from this kind of mental disorder rarely put their ideas into practice, but this does not alleviate their condition at the moment of aggravation of emotions.

Drug treatment of neurosis in adults

Neuroses (symptoms in adults vary depending on the type of disease) require systematic drug treatment if the advanced form is meant.

Among the drugs prescribed by a qualified doctor in such a case, there are usually:

Atarax. The active substance hydroxyzine inhibits the brain receptors responsible for the production of the stress hormone and adrenaline, which provoke manifestations of a neurotic state. This drug has an effective sedative effect, increases the duration of the deep phase of sleep, and also reduces the patient's anxiety. The standard dosage is 50 mg per day divided into 3 daily doses.

Afobazol. The active ingredient fabomotizol stabilizes the work of the nerve cells of the brain, and also contributes to their recovery and protection from negative effects. It is recommended to take the drug in question at 10 mg 3 times a day.
Mebicar. Tetramethyltetraazabicyclooctanedione, which is the main active ingredient of the drug, has a nootropic effect, restores sleep patterns, and also contributes to the supply of the proper amount of oxygen to the brain cells. Doctors prescribe Mebicar at a dosage of up to 1 g 3 times a day.

Tranquilizers and antidepressants of similar action are dispensed by pharmacists from pharmacies only if the buyer has an official prescription from the attending physician indicating the dosage and number of packs of the drug.

Vitamin preparations for the treatment of neurosis

Neuroses (symptoms in adults should be a reason for consulting a specialist) in some cases can be eliminated with the help of vitamin preparations.

Effective in this case will be:

Magnelis B6 Forte. The active substances of the vitamin complex are pyridoxine and magnesium. Replenishing the deficiency of vitamins in the body, the remedy in question helps to reduce anxiety, normalize sleep, and strengthen the heart and blood vessels. It is necessary to use the drug 3 tablets per day for 30 days.
Vitabalance Multivit is a rich source of vitamins B, C, phosphorus, folic acid, calcium and magnesium. It helps to restore the normal functioning of brain cells responsible for provoking stress and depression. Experts recommend taking 1 tablet 1 time per day during the lunch meal.

Milgamma tablets are a complex remedy containing vitamin B of all groups. It not only stabilizes the mental state of the patient and minimizes the likelihood of exacerbation of neuroses, but also helps to restore the conduction of impulses to nerve cells. The daily dosage of the drug in question is limited to 3 tablets (pellets) for 30 days.

Preparation of infusions

The most effective non-drug remedy for neurosis is tincture. Traditionally, it is made from red wine.

Examples of cooking recipes:

5 liters of red wine must be heated using a water bath. Add 100 g of small dry motherwort to it and mix thoroughly. Put the resulting mixture on fire and bring to a boil under the lid. Then cool to room temperature and let it brew for a day. Filter thoroughly, getting rid of small grass. It is recommended to take the infusion 100 ml 2 times a day before meals for at least 3 weeks.
Lightly heat 500 ml of red wine in a water bath (approximately 30 minutes). Add 200 g of hawthorn to the drink and stir thoroughly. Allow to cool to room temperature and, wrapped in a towel, put in a dark, dry place. Leave the tincture there for about 2-3 weeks. It is necessary to drink it daily, 50 ml before meals for 3 weeks. After that, it is advisable to take a break and, if necessary, after 2 weeks, repeat the course.
Mix 1 liter of red wine with 100 g of motherwort and cudweed. Warm up the mixture slightly. Thoroughly mix the ingredients, bring the drink to a boil. Remove from heat, stir again and leave to simmer under the lid in a water bath for an hour. After that, cool, and leave in a dark place for 2 days. It is most effective to drink such a tincture in the morning and in the evening, 5 tbsp. l. before meals for a week, then take a 2-week break and resume treatment.

Decoction therapy

The preparation of decoctions is recognized as the safest way to get rid of a neurotic state.

The recipe may be as follows:

2 tsp crushed dry mint leaves, pour 100 ml of boiling water. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and simmer for another 10 minutes. Further, it is important to wrap the container with the decoction in a blanket or any woolen wardrobe item as soon as possible and let it brew for 1 hour. It is recommended to take a healing drink of 100 ml in the morning and evening, and preferably immediately before bedtime. It is advisable to stop the course of treatment as the patient's condition improves.

Ivan tea in the amount of 5 tbsp. l. add to 800 ml of drinking water. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and let it brew for a day. After making sure that the decoction has reached the required strength, strain through a strainer. You need to drink such herbal tea at least 3 times a day, 100 ml, immediately before meals for a month.
3 art. l. Dried sweet clover pour 400 ml of boiling drinking water. Mix thoroughly until the drink acquires a light yellow color. Put the mixture on the fire and, stirring constantly, bring to readiness for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it brew for 1-2 hours. Drinking a decoction to get a visible result in the fight against neurosis requires 100 ml per day in the morning and evening.

Recipes for medicinal fees

In the absence of an allergy to herbs, medicinal fees can be used to eliminate the symptoms of neurosis:

4 tbsp. l. grind dried viburnum berries to a fine powder consistency. Add to 500 ml drinking water at room temperature. Bring to a boil over low heat and add 3 tbsp. l. dry mint, 2 tbsp. l. valerian. Mix thoroughly and leave to simmer covered for 20 minutes. After the specified time, remove from heat and let it brew for an hour. It is recommended to take a similar collection of 100 ml 2 times a day after meals.
Mix in an amount of 3 tbsp. l. powdered valerian, mint, motherwort, hop cones and wild rose. Pour the resulting mixture with boiling water in a volume of at least 4 liters. Stir, wrap with a woolen cloth, close the lid and leave to infuse in a dark place for an hour. The resulting collection must be filtered before use. It is recommended to drink it for 5 tsp. before meals for a month.

50 g dried chamomile flowers, 10 tbsp. l. cumin and 5 tbsp. l. valerian and motherwort, mixed in equal proportions, bring to a homogeneous consistency. Pour 2 liters of water and heat in a water bath, stirring constantly. Put on medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. under a glass cover. Then strain the drink and let cool to room temperature. It is necessary to drink such a remedy 3 times a day for half a glass.

Essential oil

Aromatherapy, along with the use of herbal teas and infusions, has unproven effectiveness in the fight against neuroses. Medical workers note that essential oils will not be able to completely rid a person of the disease.

Despite this, with regular aromatherapy sessions, the quality of the patient’s sleep, as well as his ability to relax and abstract from negative thoughts, can significantly improve.

As oil recipes that are effective in stabilizing the mental state, the most commonly used are:

bergamot oil (4 drops per 6 m 2);
orange oil (3 drops per 5 m 2);
lavender oil (4 drops per 3 m 2);
peppermint oil (5 drops per 5 m 2).

It is important to clearly control the number of drops of the above substances. Otherwise, if the specified norm is exceeded, the human body may give an unpredictable, in particular allergic, reaction.

Psychological work on yourself

Treatment of neuroses in some cases does not require medical intervention. Upon detection of the first symptoms of deviations in the work of the nervous system (excessive nervousness, sleep disturbances, increased emotionality, irritability, biased mood swings), a person should resort to psychological work with himself.

A non-drug method of treating neurosis at home involves following recommendations such as:

Take proper time to rest. Doctors recommend going to bed no later than 10 p.m., and this should be done in a well-ventilated, cool room.
Periodically take therapeutic baths with herbs or aromatic oils. This will help a person to restore not only psychological resources, but also physical ones.
Find a hobby and devote time to it, immersing yourself in your favorite activity as much as possible. When doing something pleasant for himself, the patient should try not to think about extraneous things, completely focusing the flow of his thoughts on the current enjoyment.
Speak moments that provoke the onset of neurosis, at least 1-2 times a day. Scientists have proven that, experiencing verbally negative emotions, memories several times, it is easier for a person to come to terms with what happened and stabilize their mental state.

A set of exercises

Performing a set of physical exercises is also considered an effective method of self-relief from stress without the use of drugs.

Bending the legs, followed by a deviation back.
Starting position (IP): stand up straight; feet apart from each other at a distance equal to the width of the shoulders; hands on the belt.
As you exhale, raise one of the legs as high as possible from the floor, while bending it at the knee joint.
Without pausing at the top point, lower the limb and backbend in the thoracic spine.
At the moment of tilting the body, it is necessary to spread straight arms to the sides.
After fixing the received position for 3 seconds, take the initial position.
Leg raises from a prone position.
IP: lie on the floor; press the lower back firmly to the floor; stretch legs; place your hands along the body.
As you exhale, raise the lower limbs without bending them at the same time.
Without pausing, as slowly as possible, simultaneously with inhalation, take the starting position.
Swimmer.
Sit on a hard surface; legs, without bending, spread as wide as possible; pull the feet over; the back is straight; arms extended forward.
As you exhale, move the body forward, bringing the chest as close to the floor as possible.
At the moment of changing the position of the body, the arms must be spread apart.
Having lingered at the lower point for 3-5 seconds, gently return to the PI while inhaling.

Breathing exercises

Due to proper breathing, the brain cells get enough oxygen. Saturation with natural gas contributes to the normalization of metabolic processes in the body, the establishment of the work of vital organs and systems, stabilizes the functioning of nerve cells, and significantly reduces the manifestation of neurotic conditions.

Examples of effective breathing exercises are the following options:

Take a vertical position; feet as far apart as possible; the back is straight; Place your hands along the body in a free position. At the same time as you inhale, raise your straight arms in front of you, pointing the back of your hand to the floor. Having reached shoulder level, change the trajectory of movement, spreading the upper limbs to the sides. Hold your breath for 2 seconds. In parallel with the exhalation, begin to perform inclinations in different directions, while not changing the position of the lower part of the body.
Stand directly against a solid support, such as a closet or wall. Rest on the surface with the hands approximately at shoulder level. Taking a slow breath through the nose, bend your arms at the elbow joint. Having touched the support with the head, sharply straighten the limbs, while exhaling through the mouth.

The benefits of massage

Massage actions, unlike the other methods of self-elimination of neuroses listed above, must be performed by a professional. Given the large number of biologically active points located on the human body, they should be affected only if the specialist has the necessary experience and knowledge.

Traditional massage, indicated for neurosis, is done to the patient in several positions.

Sitting, the scalp, face and behind the ear area are usually worked out. Further, after the patient has taken a horizontal position, the massage therapist will act on the points located on the back and collar area.

The only element possible for self-massage is independent circular rubbing of the skin on accessible parts of the body. At the same time, it is extremely important to do this without excessive pressure, while minimizing the impact on active points.

Diet

Considering that the occurrence of neuroses is usually provoked by a deficiency in the body of folic acid, as well as vitamins B and C, experts recommend that those with a mental disorder include in your diet as much as possible:

bananas;
citrus fruits;
asparagus;
veal liver;
shrimp;
fish;
nuts;
garlic;
Luke;
kiwi;
cabbage;
bell peppers.

It is also necessary to observe the drinking regimen and eat fractionally. The final meal should be at least 3 hours before bedtime. Compliance with the above recommendations will help a person not only normalize his mental state, but also avoid gaining excess weight, as well as provide his body with proper rest and recovery at night.

Any neurosis, namely the manifestation of their symptoms in adults, should prompt an immediate reassessment of the daily regimen, an analysis of the events that have occurred, as well as an examination of one's own health.

Having started the restoration of the normal functioning of his nervous system in time, a person will be able to get rid of a mental disorder without resorting to the use of tranquilizers, which are often addictive.

Video about neuroses, their symptoms and treatments

What are neuroses?

More about the causes and treatment of different types of neuroses:

All varieties of neuroses are a pathological condition of the nervous system, leading to a general depletion of the body. Treatment is carried out under the supervision of a psychotherapist who prescribes medications for neurosis, depending on the symptoms and severity of the problem.

Medications for neurosis

There are 3 types of manifestations of neurosis.

Hysteria is a condition accompanied by overexcitation of the central nervous system, high blood pressure, panic attacks.
Neurasthenia is a depressive state, accompanied by insomnia, apathy and exacerbation of fear.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves a person performing certain actions that turn into a ritual (checking that electrical appliances are turned off, even when understanding the absurdity of anxiety), which leads to the formation of OCD.

Drug treatment of adult neurosis should be used strictly according to the doctor's prescription. An examination by a specialist will help determine the form of the disease, the degree of its severity. Based on the conclusion, tactics for the treatment of neurosis will be formed.

Groups of drugs used in depression and neurosis:

to eliminate stress, use antidepressants;
medicines for anxiety and phobia - tranquilizers;
sedative drugs;
nootropic drugs help improve brain function and protect the central nervous system from harmful factors.

Antidepressants can help relieve depression by:

elimination of apathetic state;
sleep normalization;
increase in working capacity;
mood improvement.

Antidepressants improve mood

Medicines of this group increase stress resistance, strengthen the mental health of the patient. Patients with a diagnosis of "neurasthenia with a depressive state" receive an appointment from a doctor. Therapy includes long-term drug treatment, in which there is a danger of developing addiction to the component composition of antidepressants. To purchase drugs of the category of antidepressants, the permission of a psychotherapist or neurologist is required. The most common and safe to use are Amitriptyline, Reksetin, Prozac.

Rexetin

Holiday rules - prescription. The drug "Reksetin" is available in the form of tablets containing 20 mg of the active ingredient paroxetine. They belong to the category of antidepressants. Does not cause problems with pressure and the cardiovascular system. Does not affect psychomotor functions and the effects of ethanol.

Indications:

depressive state;
apathy;
obsessional disorders;
panic attacks;
phobias;
anxiety;
neuroses of various forms.

Contraindicated in use along with inhibitors and antibiotics. This drug is a powerful antidepressant, so there is a risk of suicidal behavior in the patient. Treatment should be strictly under the supervision of a specialist.

Amitriptyline

The group of antidepressants, which are characterized by a rapid rise in mood after taking, includes Amitriptyline. The impact is cumulative, the patient receives a tangible drug effect after a month. It is important not to stop taking the pills immediately after receiving the effect, otherwise the treatment will not be complete and the symptoms will only worsen. The release form of the drug is in the form of white-coated or transparent coated tablets, intramuscular injections.

The use of an antidepressant occurs during or after a meal. At first, the daily dose of the drug is 75 mg and is divided into 3 times. Based on the doctor's prescription, the dosage is increased to a maximum of 200 mg. Severe forms of neurosis are treated intramuscularly, under the supervision of a specialist.

Indications for use:

neurosis of any form caused by damage to brain structures or resulting from alcohol or drug addiction;
psychosis in schizophrenia;
a state of deep depression, accompanied by anxiety, insomnia, problems with the speech apparatus and loss of functionality of finger motility;
distraction of attention;
decrease in activity level;
enuresis;
bulimia and anorexia;
helps with the development of fears and phobias;
effective medication for pain syndrome;
widely used for ulcers.

"Amitriptyline" can be used even with an ulcer

Contraindications:

acute heart failure;
prostate hypertrophy;
possible allergic reaction to the component composition;
the period of bearing children and lactation;
undergoing treatment with inhibitors;
contraindicated in children under 6 years of age;
in diseases of the liver and kidneys.

Medicines for psychoneurosis are used with extreme caution in alcoholism, asthma, mania and suicidal tendencies.

It is absolutely impossible to take Amitriptyline when working with an increased risk or driving a car due to the influence of the components of the drug on concentration. In case of overdose, nausea and gag reflex are possible. The activity of the cerebral cortex decreases, the perception of the surrounding world becomes dull, a person sees hallucinations. In case of poisoning, immediately call an ambulance and provide first aid to the victim.

Prozac

Another drug from the category of antidepressants - Prozac, which has established itself as a powerful remedy for obsessive-compulsive disorders, is widely used in the treatment of various forms of neurosis. Indications for the appointment of the drug are prolonged depressive states, accompanied by cognitive disorders. Bulimia, premenstrual disorder are also treated with an antidepressant.

Depending on the degree of the disorder, the attending physician prescribes a dose of the drug from 20 to 60 mg per day. Prozac is available in the form of capsules containing fluoxytin hydrochloride in an amount of 20 mg. When prescribing this remedy, the intake of concomitant medications is taken into account.

Side effects:

pressure drop;
tachycardia;
chills or fever;
dryness in the mouth;
indigestion in the form of nausea and diarrhea;
drowsiness;
convulsions;
bleeding in women;
decreased erectile function in men.

The use of the drug "Prozac" is contraindicated in violation of liver function, as well as a possible allergic reaction of the body to fluoxetine hydrochloride.

"Prozac" is prohibited for any liver disease

Sedative drugs

Sedative drugs help to improve the emotional state of the neurotic. Plant-based tablets are non-addictive and have virtually no side effects, which is what makes the sedative category such a popular choice of therapy.

Indications for use:

chronic fatigue;
irritation;
sense of anxiety;
apathy.

At the initial stage of using a sedative, the opposite effect may occur: a person will be tormented by drowsiness and a breakdown. But after a few days, the patient becomes more balanced and able to adequately respond to irritating factors.

The most common drugs of the sedative group are valerian tincture, Barboval. These drugs are in the OTC category. The composition contains herbal infusions of sedative effects that help to cope with the symptoms of neurosis.

As part of the drug valerian and ethyl alcohol 70%. The liquid has a dark brown color, bitter-spicy taste. Included in the group of sedative drugs with a hypnotic effect.

It is indicated for emotional overexcitation, tantrums, sleep rhythm disturbances.

Contraindicated in apathetic, depressed state. It is not accepted in case of intolerance to the component components of the drug.

Valerian tincture is not taken when the patient is depressed

Dosage for adults 30 drops, children 15 drops, 3-4 times a day. Duration of admission is determined by the doctor.

Barboval

The drug belongs to the group of sedatives, contains high concentrations of ethyl alcohol and bromizovaleric acid. Available in drops for oral use. Represents the transparent liquid having a specific smell.

It is indicated for nervous disorders with increased excitability, insomnia, the initial stage of tachycardia.

Contraindicated in myocardial infarction, diabetes, renal failure. It is not used for asthma, obstructive cough.

The drug causes drowsiness and inhibition of the reaction, therefore, it has a contraindication when driving or working with increased risk, requiring a speed of reaction. Not applicable during lactation and childbearing.

The drug is taken 30 minutes before a meal. Adults take 20 drops 3 times a day for a week.

tranquilizers

Tranquilizers are used in extreme cases, when the main treatment has not had the desired effect or the neurosis is in an advanced stage, which requires an immediate solution. The action of a tranquilizer in the treatment of neurosis is aimed at relaxing the muscles, which helps relieve nervous tension.

The most common drugs in the category of tranquilizers are Afobazol, Phenazepam.

The use of this category of drugs is released only by prescription with strict adherence to the dosage. Causes drowsiness, affects the concentration of attention, therefore it is not assigned to workers in vehicles or high-risk areas.

Afobazole

The drug "Afobazol" is a selective anxiolytic, a derivative of 2-mercaptobenzimidazole. It does not have a sedative effect (sedative effect is manifested only in excess of a single dose by 50 times). The use of "Afobazole" does not provoke addiction and does not affect mental activity.

"Afobazol" - a tranquilizer that is not addictive

The action of the drug goes in two directions: anxiolytic - elimination of anxiety, stimulating effect, activates the effects:

elimination of insomnia;
the feeling of anxiety, irritability disappears;
relieves stress - tearfulness, restlessness, a sense of rejection and fears go away;
symptoms of heart failure disappear: dry mouth, rapid heartbeat;
there is concentration at work.

Produced in the form of rounded tablets, white or milky. The amount of active substance is 20 mg. A prescription from a doctor is received by patients with neurasthenia, depressive states, with bronchial asthma and oncological diseases. The daily dose of "Afobazole" should not exceed 60 mg.

The composition of the drug contains lactose, so the use is not permissible for patients with intolerance to the component. The medicine is not prescribed during lactation and childbearing.

Phenazepam

The drug "Phenazepam" is characterized by an active tranquilizing effect. The directed anxiolytic effect on the central nervous system has an anticonvulsant, relaxing and hypnotic effect.

Indications:

neuroses of various forms;
psychosis;
panic states;
depressed state;
alcohol withdrawal, the drug helps to alleviate the condition with a sharp rejection of alcohol addiction;
intrusive thoughts;
phobias;
sometimes used to prepare for surgery.

Produced in the form of tablets, it is prescribed 2 or 3 times a day for 0.25 mg or more. The maximum dose per day is 0.01 g.

Side effects:

drowsiness;
fainting states;
lack of coordination;
weakness.

Taking the drug "Phenazepam" can provoke severe weakness

The drug is contraindicated in childbearing and breastfeeding. It is not used for liver diseases.

Nootropics

Nootropic drugs are widely used in modern medicine. It is used for intense physical and mental stress, it is possible to use it in children and adults.

Indications:

improving performance;
increasing memory abilities;
concussion;
stimulant for depression and apathy;
elimination of migraines and dizziness;
reduction in irritability.

The most common and reliable in use are the drugs Phenibut, Glycine.

Phenibut for nervous disorders

Round tablets with a chamfer and a section on one side, have a white or yellowish tint. Belong to the category of psychostimulants and nootropics. The drug is non-toxic, does not cause allergic reactions.

Indications for use:

reduced activity of brain activity;
fatigue;
apathy;
used for stress before surgery;
the drug is prescribed for the relief of withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is withdrawn;
enuresis and stuttering in school-age children.

Contraindicated in the bearing of a child, intolerance to one of the components of the composition. The drug affects the reaction rate, so it is not used when driving vehicles.

Reception "Fenibut" with neurosis is prescribed before meals. The effect of the drug increases with increasing dosage, with caution prescribed to children from 8 years.

Glycine for neurosis

"Glycine" is prescribed for neurosis and depressive states in order to:

reduce psycho-emotional stress;
help with an apathetic state;
cope with insomnia or drowsiness;
activate mental activity;
reduce the toxic effects of ethanol;
remove the effects of VVD and concussion.

Produced in the form of tablets, a round shape of a white or slightly pink hue. Belongs to the category of nootropic drugs. It is a neurotransmitter that regulates the natural metabolism in the body, activates the protective processes of the nervous system. It is prescribed 100 mg 3 times a day, can be taken by children from 3 years of age.