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HOMEOPATHIC APPROACH TO ANXIETY DISORDER
“You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you” - an
excellent quote by Dan Millman.
All of us patently experience the hasty pace of life. There are invariable pressures at work and
home which load us up with fear and worries. For many it is a normal reaction to stress, helping
us persevere, stay focused or handle situations. However, when this Anxiety becomes a
disruptive force in our life, begins to dominate our behavior, and starts interfering with work,
school, family life it calls for treatment. Anxiety is an emotional turmoil that may incorporate many
different feelings and symptoms. It is a physiological, behavioral, and psychological reaction all at
once, affecting your whole being. On a physiological level, anxiety may include bodily reactions
such as rapid heartbeat, muscle tension, queasiness, dry mouth, or sweating. On a behavioral
level, it can impair your potential to act or deal with everyday situations. On a Psychological level
it can make you uneasy, detached and fearful.
Adults are not the only ones who get stressed out, children are also vulnerable to stress. Some
children experience anxiety and may struggle to amend to new situations such as school and
friendships, may feel unusually insecure or have intense fear of the dark, insects, animals, other
creatures, etc.
Types of Anxiety Disorders:
• Generalized anxiety disorder: In this a person has enduring fears or worries, about health or
finances, with a sense that something terrible will happen.
• Panic disorder: People who suffer from this disorder develop strong fears about when and
where their next panic attack will occur, which forces them to isolate and restrict their activities.
• Phobias: These are strong fears, about certain objects or situations, such as animals, flying in
airplanes, heights, water, fire and many more.
• Social phobias or Agoraphobia: This is a common Anxiety disorder generally experienced in
a work place, during social gatherings, or public places with a constant fear of being looked at
or criticized by others.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder: This is a disorder in which individuals are obsessed with
constant, uncontrollable thoughts and habits like washing of hands, cleaning house excessively
for fear of germs, or checking over something repeatedly.
• Post-traumatic disorder: This is a disorder when thoughts, feelings and behavior are seriously
affected as a ramification of past traumatic events.
Causes of Anxiety Disorder:
• Heredity.
• Imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain.
• Poor upbringing.
• Emotional trauma.
• Lifestyle choices.
• Abuse of alcohol, caffeine and certain drugs.
• Insufficient sleep.
• Certain health issues like Thyroid problems, Diabetes, Heart disese, etc.
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder:
• Unnecessary, unrealistic and uncontrollable worry about everyday things.
• Obsessive thoughts or behaviors.
• Restlessness, irritability, anger.
• Lack of focus.
• Avoiding social interaction from fear of getting an anxiety attack.
• Sleep disturbances.
• Nightmares.
• Mood changes.
• Feeling of hopelessness and Pessimism.
• Shortness of breath or breathing rapidly.
• Increased heartbeat.
• Trembling and dizziness.
• Headaches.
• Fatigue.
• Muscle stiffness with aches and soreness.
• Diarrhea, Vomiting.
• Sexual impotence.
• Substance abuse or alcohol.
Homeopathic approach to Anxiety Disorders:
Prolonged untreated Anxiety can contribute to other psychological disorders, alcohol and drug
abuse, furthermore weaken the immune system and speed up the aging process. A healthy
immune system controls our body's healing process and safeguards it against infections and
diseases. The aptitude to reinforce mental calmness promotes wellness, liveliness and
longevity. Homeopathic remedies work towards balancing the neurotransmitter levels in the
brain. Homeopathic constitutional treatment will help eliminate Anxiety disorders, phobias,
prevent relapses as well as help build self-esteem and self-confidence. The remedies will
enable you to come out of the stuggle mode by calming you down, so you can be at peace, give
space to your feelings and thoughts and see them as a passing emotion. The remedies are
harmless and effective for adults as well as children and will escort to a permanent long-lasting
cure, moreover, help to heal and promote mental health by strengthening the body to heal itself.
Another exceptional thing about Homeopathy is that people on multiple medications can safely
take Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic remedies are non-habit forming and have no
addictive characteristics. Homeopathy has an exceptional proven safety record with the FDA
reinforcing 200 years of clinical effectiveness.
Below, I have noted some important Homeopathic remedies which can be used for Anxiety
disorders under the supervision of an experienced Homeopath. These remedies are just a few
of the commonly used Homeopathic remedies and are mentioned only to create
awareness about the effectiveness of Homeopathic medicines in Anxiety disorders. It is
not advisable to resort to self medication for any disease.
Homeopathic remedies for Anxiety Disorders:
Aconite: This remedy works outstanding during a sudden panic attack with strong fear,
palpitations, shortness of breath, flushing of the face, vomiting with fear, severe restlessness,
fainting, painful urination with anxiety, throbbing headaches and unquenchable thirst. These
patients do not like to be touched. Their fears are profound, driving them crazy. They fear their
future, predict the day of their death, fear being around people, crossing the street. They are
sleepless due to anxious dreams, nightmares.
Argentum Nitricum: This remedy is suggested when there is marked anxiety before a big event
like an interview, public speech or social gathering. This patient has a strong craving for sweets,
salty and strong flavored foods. When anxious, time passes very slowly for these patients. They
have errors of perception, get peculiar mental impulses like jumping out of the window. Their
symtoms get worse after eating, during menses, from emotions and warmth in any form.
Arsenicum Album: This is a brilliant remedy for people who are deeply anxious about their
health, extremely obsessed about small details, order, and tidiness with an anxious need to be in
control of everything. Panic attacks often occur around midnight or early morning. Digestive
problems or asthma attacks are accompanied by anxiety. These patients are known for
unquenchable thirst, get extremely restless, fidgety and change place continously. Their anxiety
can be triggered from alcohol abuse, tobacco.
Calcarea Carbonica: This remedy is indicated for people whose thoughts are evidently confused
when tired. Slightest worry or bad news can overwhelm them and cause a breakdown. Patient
has a strong fear of heights and is claustrophobic. They have a chilly constitution with trouble
keeping them warm, have a ravenous appetite with strong craving for eggs and sweets. Their
anxiety gets worse towards evening with confusion, weak memory, fatigue and an aversion to
work.
Gelsemium: This is a gifted remedy when you have feelings of weakness, nervousness,
trembling, and mental dullness preceding any stressful upcoming event such as a public
performance, an interview, a test, impending visit to a doctor, etc. The patient has a strong fear of
crowds, fear of falling, and even fear that their heart might stop.
Ignatia Amara: This remedy works well for anxiety due to some grief, loss, disappointment,
criticism, loneliness, or any stressful emotional experience. These patients have an apparent
defensive attitude, frequent moaning, mood swings, they reject company and may burst
unexpectedly into tears or laughter. Coffee and tobacco can worsen their symptoms.
Pulsatilla: This is an exceptional remedy for anxiety around puberty, during menstrual periods or
menopause. These patients express anxiety as insecurity, clinginess, with a need for constant
support and comforting. They fear being alone, are easily discouraged, moody, tearful all the
time, constantly changing, and even emotionally childish. Getting too warm or being in a stuffy
room often increases anxiety.
Self Care Measures for Anxiety Disorder:
• Exercise regularly.
• Engage in activities that can make you laugh. Laughing reduces stress hormones like
adrenaline and cortisol.
• High Nutrient Diet.
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol.
• Listening to your favorite music reduces stress and relieves anxiety.
• Getting enough sound sleep will reduce your stress levels.
• Having a positive attitude, finding the good in what life throws your way and looking at the
bright side of things enhances your ability to effectively manage stress.
• Train yourself to give space to unwanted thoughts and feelings and see them as a passing
emotion.
• Discipline yourself to add more balance to your daily routine.
• Remember this saying each day - Self nurture yourself to find what is right for you.
• Relaxing in a hot bath reduces stress and tension.
Remember that the purpose of life is to live it, and taking risks is part of living to the fullest. Life
would be monotonous without challenges. Doing things builds confidence. Hence, do not let
anxiety control your life, embrace it as a habitual response. Enjoy life by reducing anxiety for
yourself or for your child, feel more secure, confident, overcome specific fears and to stay calm
during distress or shock consider Homeopathy.
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About the author:
Neepa Sevak (DHMS, DHom, DIHom, DHM, CCH, RSHom (NA), HMA) is experienced and
registered with the Arizona Homeopathic Board of Medical Examiners, and certified by the
Council of Homeopathic certification. She is currently practicing Classical Homeopathy, is a
Supervisor, Clinical Faculty and is on the Board of International Affairs at the American Medical
College of Homeopathy. Neepa is also serving as a specialist at ACA (Autism Community of
Africa, an organization that is helping heal Autistic children in Africa, with the help of Homeopathic
remedies). Her mission is to “Promote Health through Homeopathy with a Holistic, Totalistic, and
Individualistic approach”.
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