Natural Remedies for Anxiety
Anxiety - we all get it….sometimes
I don’t think there would a person alive who hasn’t experienced at some point in their lives anxiety - from mild and annoying in the background to full blown anxiety and panic attacks.
Perhaps it is part of being human, of having so many things that we have to ‘worry’ about - perhaps it is a maladaptive response that has come about through modern fast paced living.
For many people, adult and children anxiety has sky-rocketed over the past few years with so much change and uncertainty.
In fact latest data on anxiety disorders from the Anxiety & Depression Association of America is saying that Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults (19.1% of the population) age 18 and older every year= and that anxiety disorders affect 31.9% of adolescents between 13 and 18 years old.
Research shows that untreated teenagers with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, miss out of important social experiences and engage in substances abuse.
I think you could equally say that with adults some of those things would apply too - life takes on a very different hue when anxiety is a daily lived experience.
Homeopathy gives hope
Homeopathy provides so much hope for people suffering from anxiety. Not only does it alleviate the suffering it also assist with long term freedom from this often debilitating condition.
Let’s jump straight to it and look at some really good Homeopathy remedies you can try if anxiety is getting in the way of you enjoying life. Then I’ll cover some other supportive resources that clients of mine have found helpful in dealing with anxiety.
It is important to note that severe anxiety will require a full Homeopathic consultation and a remedy to match the state of the person. However you can try any of the following remedies in a 30c 3x daily for a week to see if you feel the benefit. If you don’t experience a reduction in symptoms within the week, then the remedy won’t be the correct one, so a more detailed exploration into your symptoms and history will be required.
In our Homeopathic repertory we have currently listed 975 remedies for anxiety and the specifics around them are very detailed and vast - from times of the day through to anxiety about loosing money, during menses, from the wind, during sleep, before exams…the list goes on and on. So even though it doesn’t do Homeopathy much justice to pull out just a few - I’ve done it anyway……read on….
Aconite
FEAR & FRIGHT = Aconite - great fear of DEATH
Often feels they are going to die and can predict the time of death (more often this is seen where there is a fever)
Fear is overwhelming and can lead to a full blown panic attack
Often comes on after experiencing a SHOCK or witnessing a shocking event
Fear and anxiety accompany every ailment
Great timidity especially after a shock
Can be used before blood tests or surgery or dental procedures to alleviate the fear. Will help bring up the veins for infusions or blood tests if there is lots of fear
Arsenicum Album
Why the toilet paper and mask? Because this is a remedy that is needed when there is lots of fear and anxiety around getting sick and getting germs. It is also our leading remedy fordiarrhea food poisoning
People needing this remedy are very anxious about their HEALTH - often needing lots of reassurance. They will visit the doctor a lot and feel better after finding out they have nothing serious, only to think they have something serious again and go for another visit
Lots of anguish, anxiety, restlessness and exhaustion
Huge fear of death and will become quite clingy and need reassurance but at the same time can be quite selfish (can hoard things)
Needs order, tidiness and will be very particular about their appearance
Can also be used when there is a serious illness to help support the body
Argentum Nitricum
Anxiety with obstinacy - will go against whatever is proposed
Indifference to company but can also need someone to talk to
Impulsive and wants to do things in a hurry - thinks time is passing too slowly
Lots of PHOBIAS - fear in a crowd; fear in the street; fear of narrow places; fear of heights; fear of fainting; fear of being too late; fear of falling
Melancholic, reserved, sad, & feeling as if a cloud hung over him - depression
If a time is set the day before they will get very worried long before the time
Frequently remains in bed as they don’t feel they can cope
Calcarea Carbonica
Often seen in children there is much anxiety and apprehension especially towards the evening
Is anxious about loosing her reason or about some misfortune will overtake her
Very anxious if something is expected - like performing at school or at work and doesn’t like being observed - this will make the anxiety worse
Likes to take their time to do tasks, likes to be wrapped up warm (even though they can sweat on their head) and to watch for sometime before joining in
Fears loosing her mind and that people will see her confusion
Sad stories will affect her profoundly - watching sad stories on the news, internet, reading books etc will make her have all sorts of anxieties and fears
Attacks of anxiety and fear which start in the feet and move over the body making her tremble.
Happy when at home, eating good food, following a safe and predictable routine and watching comfort movies
More Tools to Help
Be gentle and kind to yourself - anxiety can be debilitating and it is important to get to the root cause of what is going on. There are so many fantastic resources on the internet and here are a few that I recommend.
Check out our Free Resources page here for links to tools which can help and here for a link to a breathing technique ‘Smell the Roses and blow out the candles’, which can be used by adults and children
Check out here for a talk Dr Rami Nader does on the fear of the fear model for panic attacks
There is also a great app called Insight Timer which is free and has lots of talks and visitations which can help with anxiety - see here
Lastly some people find Magnesium can be really helpful to reduce symptoms of anxiety.
If you’re suffering from anxiety there is hope with Homeopathy. Please use the button below to book an appointment.
For people living outside of Auckland or NZ - there is hope! I see people from all around the world via Zoom and the connection is excellent. Remedies can be obtained through Homeopathic Pharmacies worldwide.
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My purpose is to help restore the Wellness Within so that you can live your best life - in health, harmony & soulful authenticity
Tania
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