Senestopathy is a disorder that requires treatment. If you ignore the condition, then gradually it will begin to progress and will pull with additional health problems. In addition, senestopathy is often a symptom of severe mental disorders that require special therapy.
As part of the treatment of pathology in which the patient is dominated by a delusional state, obsessions that he is sick or that his body is not functioning properly, drug therapy is almost always prescribed. It is strictly not recommended to select medications on your own; only a doctor should prescribe medications, taking into account the peculiarities of the psyche and physical condition.
Includes therapy for senestopathy and compulsory work with a psychotherapist. As part of the correction of the condition, art therapy, hypnosis, body therapy, and so on can be used. Specific methods are selected individually.
In situations where the exact cause of the pathology is known, the underlying disease should be treated, the symptom of which is a mental disorder.
All of the above can be supplemented with home remedies to correct the condition. It is important to remember and understand that it will not be possible to cure the pathology on your own at home. However, you can noticeably reduce the brightness of symptoms, "smooth out" the moments of attacks using a number of available means.
Correction of the condition at home
For senestopathy, which is not severe, aromatherapy is often very effective. It can be carried out with the help of incense, candles with suitable smells, using an aroma lamp, and so on. It is recommended to choose the most pleasant, not harsh aromas. Treatment with odors at home should be aimed at stabilizing the emotional background, at calmness, relaxation and raising the mood.
Fragrances that can be used:
- citrus;
- mint;
- Melissa;
- cedar and juniper;
- lavender;
- sagebrush;
- blooming Sally;
- cotton and linen.
In addition, special short-term inhalations may be prescribed for patients with this disorder. They should be carried out with the help of infusions and decoctions of herbs, the smells of which are pleasant to a person.
To relax, relieve anxiety and anxiety, special herbal teas may be suitable. You can brew both fees and separately taken flowers, herbs. Decoctions of chamomile, mint, valerian, linden help to achieve an excellent result, into which natural honey or raspberry jam can be added for taste. It is permissible to take a peony tincture or motherwort as a course. Drinking teas is allowed throughout the day, but they will be especially effective in the evening.
Water procedures help to relieve attacks of senestopathy. A warm bath with foam or herbal decoctions, a contrast shower, a visit to the pool - all this will have a positive effect on the patient's well-being. In addition, to reduce the severity of the symptoms of a violation, you can use special compresses soaked in flax decoction.
It is also important to create for the sick person the most comfortable atmosphere at home, not to allow him to withdraw into himself and constantly concentrate on his condition. Close people should definitely get advice on how to behave if a person starts hallucinations or an attack of a delusional state is very strong. In the patient's life, there should be a minimum of stress and nervous situations that can aggravate the condition. If you feel good, it is recommended to go in for sports - at least do daily exercises - and be in the fresh air more often.
