Psychosis involves hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thinking, often linked to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe stress, trauma, or substance use. It’s a serious condition requiring professional evaluation natural approaches alone cannot “fix” it and should never replace medical care. Always consult a psychiatrist or doctor first, as untreated psychosis can worsen.

That said, evidence-based complementary strategies can support recovery and reduce symptoms when paired with treatment:

1. Sleep Hygiene: Psychosis often flares with sleep deprivation. Aim for 7–9 hours nightly in a dark, cool room. Avoid screens 1 hour before bed. Studies (e.g., Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2020) show consistent sleep lowers psychotic-like experiences.
2. Nutrition & Omega-3s: Deficiencies in folate, B12, or omega-3s correlate with worse symptoms. Eat fatty fish (salmon), walnuts, flaxseeds, or consider high-quality fish oil (1–2g EPA/DHA daily). A 2017 meta-analysis in Psychological Medicine found omega-3s reduced positive symptoms in early psychosis.
3. Exercise: 30 minutes of moderate activity (walking, yoga) 5x/week boosts dopamine regulation and cuts stress. A 2021 Schizophrenia Bulletin review showed aerobic exercise rivaled antipsychotics for negative symptoms.
4. Stress Reduction: Chronic cortisol fuels paranoia. Daily mindfulness meditation (10–20 mins via apps like Headspace) or breathwork (4-7-8 technique) lowers arousal. CBT-based mindfulness cut relapse rates 40% in a 2019 Lancet trial.
5. Social Support & Routine: Isolation worsens delusions. Join peer groups (NAMI.org) and stick to a daily schedule. Predictability stabilizes mood.
6. Avoid Triggers: Eliminate cannabis, stimulants, and alcohol—THC doubles psychosis risk in vulnerable people (The Lancet Psychiatry, 2019).

Bottom line: No herb, diet, or yoga cures psychosis. These tools support medication/therapy. If symptoms persist, seek immediate help call 988 (US crisis line) or ER. Early intervention yields 80%+ recovery odds.