Homeopathy can be used to balance emotional energy. Using the correct homeopathic remedy to liberate the psyche of the patient and facilitate a quicker cure.

Homoeopathy is concerned with treating the person as a whole. This includes the spiritual, mental and physical aspects of the person. Labels such as anxiety, depression, hysteria, mania, suicidal tendencies are not so important for a homeopath to form a diagnosis. It is only when the stresses of life begin to weigh too heavily for that person to cope that these signs of instability begin to show. This is because each person is an individual and the symptoms are the patient’s natural way of expressing their problem. We often observe the appearance of symptoms on a physical level where patients suppress mental pain, which then become locked in the muscular and skeletal system.

What is important, is to understand what changes need to be carried out to enable the person to move forward in his or her life. Addressing emotional problems means looking at the individual’s reaction to the stimulus, or problem, which may have first precipitated the symptom.

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Anxiety with a lack of confidence. Remedy : Lycopodium

Apprehension about appearing in public or a forthcoming event. Ambitious people with high standards and a high opinion of themselves. They can become averse to meeting people and are worse between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and in stuffy rooms.

Anxiety with restlessness. Remedy : Arsen. alb

The Arsen.alb patient is very neat and immaculate. They are very insecure and when ill don’t expect to get better. They are chilly and have clammy skin. They feel better for warmth and hot drinks.

Anxiety relieved by reassurance Remedy : Phosporous

The Phosphorous patient when well is bright and articulate who loves to give and receive affection. When ill however, they develop many fears and become nervous and edgy. Often brought on by overwork, they become mentally and physically exhausted.

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Fear of dying Remedy : Aconite

A very strong fear of death. They can even predict the exact time of death. Complaints come on suddenly and are often brought on by shock.

Irrational fears Remedy : Argent.nit.

Argent.nit. patients are hyperactive most of the time, eventually leading to exhaustion. They are in a constant state of apprehension, believing something awful will happen to them. They have a fear of failure, heights, crowds and being late.

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Anger and Irritability Remedy : Nux vomica

People needing this remedy tend to be workaholics. They are very picky and difficult to live with and prefer to do things by their own methods as they become exasperated with others attempts. They have a tendency to overindulge in food and stimulants.

Anger with insecurity Remedy : Lycopodium

These people lack self-confidence and are prone to angry outbursts, usually at more subservient people than themselves.

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Difficulty relaxing Remedy : Coffea

These people have an over-active mind, which prevents them from falling asleep at night, often as a result of good or bad news. They feel better for warmth.

Irritability and insomnia Remedy : Nux vomica

Getting to sleep is easy, though people needing this remedy tend to wake between 3.00 a.m. and 4.00 a.m. remaining awake for the rest of night.

Fear and insomnia Remedy : Aconite

Great fear, nervousness and restlessness is most apparent with this remedy.

They are worse for tobacco smoke, music and warm rooms.

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Emotional numbness and shock Remedy : Aconite

They fear going out and feel hurried. Complaints come on suddenly.

Shock after a fright Remedy : Gelsemium

The Gelsemium patient is very apprehensive about meeting new people, or doing anything new. The feel very weak and have a sense of heaviness in their legs. Complaints come on slowly.

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Shock after bereavement Remedy : Arnica

People needing Arnica want to be left alone, telling others they are alright. They dislike being touched and are better for movement.

Bereavement with restlessness Remedy : Aconite

This person feels very hurried and unable to settle. They are worse at night and toss and turn in their sleep.

Bereavement with suppressed grief Remedy : Ignatia

The Ignatia patient suffers from loss of boyfriend, child or husband. They are very sensitive with rapid mood changes and blame themselves when something goes wrong. They prefer to be left alone and are better in cool surroundings.

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Depression with mood changes Remedy : Ignatia

People needing this remedy may be very emotional and bottling up their emotions. They can burst into tears easily and may often complain of a lump in the throat. They tend to misplace their affection and then collapse with disappointment.

Depression with great weepiness Remedy: Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla patients are very nervous, fidity and changeable. They crave comfort and reassurance and have great sympathy to animals or people who are suffering.