Hysteria or conversion disorder is a type of mental disorder, which can have symptoms like trembling, dizziness, breathing problems or tightness in the mouth. This disease is a type of psychoneurosis and is not based on any organic or structural pathology. Hysteria is exclusively a female disorder, which means that the problem of hysteria is mostly seen in women and girls. In this, the problem of unconsciousness and sleep persists for 24 to 48 hours.
Hysteria is a neurological condition, due to which the problem of mental and nervous disorder can arise. Women are unable to control themselves in this. According to the Journal of Clinical Practice and Epidemiology, there was no cure for hysteria in ancient times. Till the 20th century, it was treated in India with exorcism and sorcery. After a long time, it was revealed that this disease is not only in women but also in men. In Victorian times, hysteria was a common medical diagnosis, especially for women. It was till 1980 "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM).
What is hysteria?
Dr Jyoti Kapoor, Founder-Director and Senior Psychiatrist, Manasthali Sansthan explains about hysteria: "Hysteria is a mental health problem. This is a very serious problem in which a person suffering from hysteria gets a strange delusion and the person can faint due to the feeling of suffocation again and again. This disease also occurs in men but due to different symptoms it cannot be linked with hysteria of women. When its attack comes in women, then their hands and legs get stiff, the shape of the face changes due to which they start shouting and muttering something to themselves.
What does the holistic concept say?
According to the holistic concepts, hysteria patients need a complete nutritious diet. A diet rich in Vitamin-C should be consumed. Fruits like grapes, orange, pineapple and papaya should be eaten more. If hysteria attacks are coming again and again, then go on a dairy diet for a month. Eating one spoon of honey and 1 gram of asafetida regularly is beneficial for hysteria patients. Also, proper sleep and regular exercise are also beneficial for hysteria patients.
History of Hysteria
Till 1900 BCE, hysteria was considered a type of mental disorder. This happened when the disease was first introduced by the ancient Egyptians. "Spontaneous uterus movement" Told. Anatomist Thomas Wiles put an end to the idea that hysteria only happens to women in the year 1600. He confirmed that the disease of hysteria does not originate in the uterus but in the brain. This showed that hysteria can happen to men too.
Symptoms of hysteria
1. Feeling tired
2. Dizziness and fainting
3. Stress
4. Headache
5. Discomfort in breathing
6. Body spasms
Causes of hysteria
1. Mental disorder
2. Depression
3. Phobia
4. Worry or stress
5. Panic
6. More laziness
Follow these 4 home remedies to correct hysteria
1. Consuming one spoon of honey daily
2. Eat berries everyday
3. Drink fresh juice of banana stem
4. Drink roasted asafoetida-cumin in hot water
