How to Treat Acute Stress Disorder Naturally

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition caused by a catastrophic event in a person's life. Acute stress disorder is when PTSD lasts for 1 to 3 months after the event occurs. Although longer experiences with this condition often require the use of prescription medication, you can often naturally treat acute stress disorder using herbs and psychological therapy.

Things You'll Need

• 30- to 90-day supply of 350 mg capsules of chamomile powder
• 30- to 90-day supply of 400 mg pills of valerian root or valerian acid in 2.4 mg doses
• 30- to 90-day supply of 500 mg kava kava capsules
• Chamomile tea
• Licensed therapist
• 100- to 300-gram supply of Lian Zi Xian powder

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Instructions

Use Herbs to Treat Acute Stress Disorder Naturally

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  Take 500 mg of kava kava three times a day. This Polynesian plant extract is thought to clear the mind, relax the muscles and help users sleep better naturally.

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  Dissolve 9 g of Lian Zi Xin powder into 8 to 12 ounces of water and drink this solution. Also known as "lotus embryo" or "lotus root," this natural herb is attributed with eradicating insomnia and irritability.

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  Drink chamomile tea two to three times daily. This mild tea infuses the leaves of chamomile flowers into a potent form that is soothing to the palate and can lower blood pressure. It is also known for calming sour stomachs.

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  Swallow two capsules of 350 mg powdered chamomile extract three times a day. This should be used as an alternative to the tea.

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  Use valerian root or valerian acid to help you sleep better. You can take up to 400mg of valerian root and 2.4mg of valerian acid before bedtime. As an alternative, you can also split this same dosage in half and take it two times during the day instead of once at night.

Combine Natural Solutions With Psychological Therapy

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  Treat acute stress disorder with mental visualization exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy. This should only be done under the supervision of a licensed therapist, and it can help you recall your traumatic event in ways that will help you move on from its effects.

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  Ask your therapist to try meditation techniques during your sessions. Through calm breaths, yoga positions and even chants or mantras, you can learn natural ways to relax your mind and body.