Anxiety

It happens to all of us. At one time or another we go through periods of worry and fear. And often these times of confusion and insecurity become so unbearable that they must be given immediate attention.

AUTHOR'S ADVICE

Homeopathy has two distinctive advantages concerning nervous disorders. First of all, it can deal with psychological just as well as physical problems, thanks to its individualized treatment approach. Secondly, it avoids any exaggerated use of tranquilizers.

However, anxiety may require a more serious treatment. The following remedies are offered as general indications and may come to your rescue, but chronic anxiety requires indepth treatment.

If you tend to see only the dark side of life, if you constantly seek solitude, and eat to compensate for your morosity, then try Psorinum 6C.
If you have constant mood changes and you oscillate between excitement and depression, and if you suffer from extreme anxiety that produces unreasonable fear at the least little problem, Phosphorus 6C may be help to you.
If you live as a recluse and have many unexplainable fears; if life, death, and the future cause you anguish; if you are extremely frightened when you have to face people or obstacles, to the point of trembling and getting diarrhea, you should take Gelsenium 6C.
Kalium Carbonicum is destined for those hypersensitive persons who dramatize everything and are easily discouraged by the smallest disappointment or obstacle. They are also the ones who jump at the slightest sound and react very nervously at the slightest physical contact.
If you are of a hypochondriacal nature, Aconit 6C could aleviate your morbid fear of dying, especially if you are sick.
If you get upset over anything, if you are paralyzed by timidity and constantly afraid of fainting, you should take Ambra Grisea.
If, because of anguish, you constantly run out of time, you are always in a hurry and keep trying to assume every task that comes along, try Argentum Nitricum 6C.
If you are so unpredictable that you can suddenly switch from laughing to crying for no apparent reason, if discouragement often makes you sigh in despair, you should consider taking Ignatia 6C.
If you suffer from permanent anguish which is aggravated at night because you are afraid of the dark, just as you are of death and solitude, you should take Metallum Albam 6C.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

All forms of anguish are not necessarily bad. They can also be a source of creativity, learning or motivation. It might not always be desirable to quell the slightest sign of anguish with some medication or other.

We must make sure not to fall prey to modern society's pretense that any problem can be solved by a pill. Medication which treats nervous problems is at the top of all pharmaceutical purchases, but it is also too often abused and highly habit forming.

GOOD IDEAS!

Learn to relax! Do not hesitate to try any of the many relaxation techniques designed to combat stress that are being offered today. And half a cup of the herbal tea Calmotisan when needed can be a welcome relief.