Patient’s needing this remedy tend to be typically tense, nervous and hyperactive leading to a state of exhaustion. They are extrovert and find it difficult to control their far-reaching minds. This can lead to the most common state found in the remedy, the state of apprehension and anxiety. They worry about missing a train or forgetting lines, and can have fears of crowds, being alone, of failure, heights or death.

In the later stages, this can develop into obsessions, phobias or impulsive behaviours.

Arg-nit types are often found in jobs that require quick thinking and a good memory.

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Appearance : They tend to have a pale greyish complexion with sunken features and early wrinkles. They may also suffer from sudden nervous sweats.

They are better in cool surroundings and aggravated by warmth, emotional stress and lying on the left side.

Weak areas of the body include the nerves, mucous membranes and the left side of the body.

Common symptoms include chest pains, tinnitus, diarrhoea, and claustrophobia.