GRIEF: Homeopathy for support through the bad times

It is so important to take care of our emotional selves as well as looking after our physical body.

Homoeopathy has a long history of helping people manage emotional conditions such as anxiety, despair, loss of confidence,

grief, indifference, anger and irritability.  The emotional disturbance will often show in the physical

symptoms including disturbed sleep patterns, sexual problems, eating disorders, headaches, frequent colds or digestive upset.

Grief as the result of a loss or disappointment is a stressful experience and can be supported using homoeopathy.

When choosing the most appropriate remedy we must follow the homoeopathic principles, by considering the person who is suffering. Are they out of balance in a Belladonna way or a Pulsatilla way?

Ignatia is typical used at the acute, early stages of grief where people’s emotions fly in all directions.  There may be difficulty falling asleep,

a empty hollow feeling and disturbances to the appetite.

Ignatia’s healing action is not limited to bereavement it helps us to cope disappointment, separation loss of a friend or change of school/workplace or home. It helps will all kinds of emotional stress and strain

Arsenicum can help the perfectionist who is anxious and busy and suffering from exhaustion or restlessness. Stressed over the need to keep his or her house and belongings perfectly clean and neatly

Cocculus is particularly good for people suffering the effects of sleep loss and worry about loved ones , they are exhausted and

dizzy, with an empty, hollow feeling.

Chamomilla can calm children and adults who are irritability and impatience

Pulsatilla tends to be very people who cry easily are dependent, enjoying company and are needy and clingy.

Sepia has feelings of despair accompanied by irritability. Sepia can help when feeling dragged down and overwhelmed, especially due to excessive family worries and responsibilities.

Nat Mur is often the result of long term emotional strain or loss .Theyt brood and ruminate over the past. The result maybe despair with withdrawal. They dislike sympathy.

Sulphur can be bored, lazy and apathetic. Sitting around doing nothing – a sullen apathy commonly seen in teenagers and the elderly.

Phosphorus are enthusiastic love to be the life and soul of the party. However, they can become burnt out and exhausted. They can become sad and exhausted by the loss of friends and friendships.