Anxiety Depression And Homoeopathy

Anxiety is an unreasonable inner anguish or discomfort that can be easily diagnosed from fear which is determined from external reasons.anxiety is an anticipation of future threat. It is associated with physiological agitation and excitement in which the patient is supposed to escape from those situations or stay with imposed tremendous suffering. Females are engaged twice more than males.

DSM-5 classifies depression as a mood disorder that illustrates itself in sadness, aggression and guilty feelings. This derangement is often followed by joylessness; some physiological changes such as, sleep rhythm disorder and appetite decreasing or increasing; suicidal thoughts accompanied by somatic and cognitive changes that significantly affect the individual’s capacity of function. Females are engaged twice more than males.

Anxiety is highly treatable with the right combination of therapy, lifestyle changes, and, in some cases, medication.

Anxiety is the feeling of fear, worry, or unease, which most people experience occasionally. The stressful or unfamiliar situations and events that cause these feelings are what people call anxiety triggers.

Although it is not always possible to avoid these triggers, there are techniques that people can use to manage their anxiety in certain situations.

There are many different anxiety triggers.

1. Drinking excessive amounts of coffee and other caffeinated beverages can, therefore, leave people feeling anxious and on edge.

Drinking too much caffeine..Caffeine increases the levels of epinephrine in the body. Epinephrine is one of the hormones that play a role in the fight-or-flight response.

Drinking less caffeine may help improve feelings of anxiety.

2. Sitting a test

It is common for people to feel anxious before a test. The name for this is test anxiety, which is a type of performance anxiety.

Sometimes, test anxiety is due to a lack of study or preparation. Other times, it occurs because a person has a fear of failure. An intense pressure to perform commonly drives this concern.

3. Socializing

Some people may experience anxiety before a social gathering or event or when meeting people for the first time. For example, they may feel particularly anxious in the following circumstances: 

• giving a speech or performance
• attending an interview
• meeting a large group of strangers

A certain amount of anxiety in these situations is normal. Sometimes, however, the anxiety is so intense that it stops people engaging in activities that they would otherwise enjoy.

People may feel excessively self-conscious and become socially withdrawn. These may be signs of social anxiety disorder.

4. Being bullied

People who experience bullying in school or the workplace may become anxious about spending time there.

The fear of bullies can distract people from their studies or work. Some children may skip school altogether. These behavioral responses can lead to underperformance, which may trigger further anxiety.

5. Experiencing a bereavement

Many people associate bereavement with intense feelings of grief and depression. In many cases, the loss may also trigger deep anxiety.

A person who has lost a loved one may worry about how they will cope. People may feel particularly anxious after the death of a person whom they confided in or relied on in some way.

Many people also worry about how they will cope with their grief. They may feel anxious about whether they will be able to function at work or in the home. They may even fear that they will never feel normal again.

People who feel anxious after a bereavement should talk to their doctor. The doctor may refer the person for bereavement counseling.

6. Becoming a parent

Becoming a parent is a significant life event. While it may be an exciting prospect, it can also trigger feelings of intense stress and anxiety.

Parents-to-be may have concerns about how they will cope in their new role. They may also worry about the birth itself, as well as the health of the baby.

Women experiencing high levels of pregnancy anxiety should talk to their doctor. Chronic stress can have a negative effect on both the woman and the unborn baby. The doctor may recommend a form of talking therapy to help alleviate anxiety.

7. Receiving a diagnosis of a severe illness

Getting a diagnosis of a severe illness or chronic medical condition can be deeply upsetting and worrying.

People may experience anxiety over how they are going to manage their condition and how it may progress. They may also worry about how they or their loved ones will cope emotionally or financially.

People who experience these anxieties should talk to their doctor. A doctor will be able to recommend appropriate therapies and other useful resources.

Symptoms of depression include changes in mood, sadness, indifference to things that are usually pleasurable, and decrease in the usual level of functioning. Often, there are changes in functioning of biological processes like sleep, appetite, energy, and libido. At times these functions will decrease, at other times they will increase.

It is important to keep in mind that there are no homeopathic remedies for depression per se; that is, homeopathic remedies are for patients who suffer from depression. The totality of the patient’s particular symptoms must be taken into account. One person may be depressed and yet have increased sleep while another will be sleepless; one will have increased appetite while another has decreased appetite. Therefore, it is imperative that the patient is treated by an experienced practitioner who will consider the totality of the symptoms; otherwise, the chances of depression improving with homeopathic treatment will decrease.

What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy was invented in the late 18th century. It’s based on the idea “like cures like.” In other words, if something causes an illness, it might also cure that same illness.

Certain substances are diluted in water to create homeopathic remedies. Some of these substances are even toxic. Though any toxic substances are very highly diluted. They’re so diluted that when studied under microscopes, the levels are incredibly low or undetectable.

This method extracts the substance’s healing “signature,” which is responsible for its effects.

Homeopathic remedies for panic attacks and anxiety

Aconite

Homeopathy practitioners recommend aconite for intense, sudden anxiety, panic, or fear. Panic could be connected to past trauma. Symptoms of this type of panic include dry skin, dry mouth, and fast heartbeat.

Argentum nitricum

This is sometimes recommended for people with anxiety that is due to uncertainty. This includes claustrophobia, hypochondria, fear of heights, or fear of everyday things. Uncertainty-based anxiety could be accompanied with digestive disturbance, like diarrhea, and sweets cravings.

Arsenicum album

This is purported to be for anxiety due to fear of loneliness, darkness, or being imperfect. People with this type of anxiety fear being alone and may relieve anxiety through control or criticism of others. They may also feel cold often.

Calcarea carbonica

Those who need calcarea may be similar to those who could benefit from arsenicum. They develop fear of breaking out of any safe routine. Anxiety worsens when plans are changed, and they show difficulty in “going with the flow.”

Gelsemium

This is for people facing anxiety due to feelings of inadequacy. People with this type of anxiety are often timid and shaky. They may experience agoraphobia, avoid crowds or public speaking, and be vulnerable to fainting. They often also desire solitude and avoid insistent pressure from other people.

Ignatia

Homeopaths recommend ignatia for those experiencing anxiety from grief or loss. People who fit this description are often very sensitive and prone to mood swings, moving from laughter to tears. Ignatia is also recommended for depression.

Kali arsenicosum

This is for anxiety that is health-based. Conditions include hypochondria, excessive grooming, and even fear of heart attacks. People with health-based anxiety may have racing thoughts and difficulty sleeping. They may also fear death or dying. They can be prone to feeling cold and vulnerable to panic attacks.

Kali phophoricum

This is touted for those who are vulnerable to stress or becoming overwhelmed. Their anxiety stems from having too much to do or ambitions that are daunting. Their anxiety tends to take a physical toll on them as well.

Lycopodium

Similar to gelsemium, lycopodium is suggested for people who lack self-confidence. Though they fear speaking in public and have stage fright, they hide it well. They might cover it up with talking loudly or too frequently.

Phosphorus

Homeopathic phosphorus is thought to be good for social people with anxiety. When anxious or vexed, their thoughts get scattered and they have a difficult time focusing or getting things done. Their anxiety may be tied to a need for approval in social circles or from romantic partners.

Pulsatilla

This is for people with childlike anxiety. They may need lots of reassurance and support from others to feel better.

Silica

Silica is much like gelsemium and lycopodium. It’s for people who fear experiencing new things, talking in front of people, and getting a lot of attention. They tend to become workaholics to soothe their fears.

Stramonium

This is for anxiety that also includes night terrors, nightmares, or dark thoughts while awake. People with this type of anxiety are often scared of the dark or being alone and are especially scared by thoughts of monsters or mysterious figures. Their imaginations tend to worsen their anxiety.