Doshic Imbalances

Any imbalance in the doshas is likely to have a negative effect on your mind and emotions. If in excess you are more likely to display negative energy of a quality associated with it. The predominant dosha of your constitution becoming in excess more easily than the others, you will tend to experience its negative aspects more than the others.

Negative emotions aggravate the dosha associated with them. For example, high kapha may mean you are more possessive; but possessiveness in turn increases kapha even more. The way to break this vicious circle is to pacify the aggravated dosha.

Increased consciousness of Ayurveda and your personal constitution will now enable you to rate the qualities of your moods as V, P, and / or K. Checked as frequently as on a daily basis, this is a very useful way to monitor even small changes in a dosha, and take steps to restore the balance sooner than later. Relate the qualities of your moods to the qualities in other aspects of your life. Since "like increases like" if you are impatient or critical (pitta), check if you have eaten pitta-genic foods or been exposed to pitta-provoking experiences.

Excess Vata leads to :

 

Nervousness	Moodiness
Anxiety	Loss of consciousness
Fear	Impairment of sensory functions
Confusion	Tremors in Limbs
Grief	Constipation
Sadness	Insomnia
Insecurity	Dry & rough skin
Lack of integrity	Low vitality
Loss of creativity	Lack of communication

With decreased Vata giving rise to :

 

Lethargy	Nausea
Depression	Irregularity in gastric activity

In case of excess Pitta one suffers from :

 

Ambition	Hate
Anger	Jealously
Envy	Judgemental or critical tendencies
Fear of Failure	Lack of discernment
Snappy speech and actions	Pride
Skepticism	Burning sensations
Excessive thirst	Craving for cold
Loss of sleep	Fever
Frustration

While decreased Pitta results in :

Aggravated Kapha in turn causes :

And decreased Kapha gives way to :

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