Since Covid disrupted our world, anxiety has become more and more a part of our lives. It’s not welcome but yet it persists. Anxiety is something I personally have struggled with since I was a child and homeopathy is been one of the keys that has helped me overcome and live a peaceful productive life. There are some great homeopathic remedies for anxiety that can help you temporarily overcome your anxiety in the moment.
What is Anxiety?
Before we jump to the remedies, I would like to take a brief moment to define what Anxiety is.
According to Medline, anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread and uneasiness.
The best way to picture anxiety is as alarm system; a smoke detector in your house. Anxiety is like the alarm going off, warning you that something is wrong.
Our body may be trying to tell us that some stresses in our lives need attending to or balanced out, what healthy stress to add in (i.e. exercise) or what unhealthy stress to cut down on (i.e. too much social media/TV) what additional support or practical measures are needed.
This picture has given me hope. Before I felt like something was wrong with me, that I was broken, doomed to always suffer anxiety, when anxiety is simply an alarm system.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Here are some symptoms that anxiety has produced. I’m sure there are more symptoms, this is just a brief list.
- Headaches
- Panic attacks
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleep difficulties
- Restlessness
- Fear/Phobias/panic attacks
Issues that Anxiety may be warning me about
When I get anxious, I have found that there are several triggers that off set it off.
- Misalignment
- Mold exposure
- Overuse of caffeine, sugar or prescription drugs
- Lack of certain vitamins/minerals
- Emotional stress
- Bitterness
- Running away from God (Take a look at the story of Jonah in the Bible)
The last two hit me, as I found when I hold onto anger towards those who have hurt them and dwell on it, it turns into bitterness. Then I become anxious about that situation and whenever similar personalities come into my life, I tend to reject them without giving them a chance.
Treatment options for anxiety
There are lots of options available; a simple google search of how to treat anxiety naturally can be overwhelming. These are some of the options that I have used over the years in my search for freedom from anxiety
- Physical activity, a healthy diet, regular sleep, and relaxation exercises
- Chiropractic care
- Seeing a biblical counselor
- Homeopathy
Caution! For the anxiety to go away, the root problem HAS to be dealt with.
To be honest, praying & talking to God has been the best for dealing long term with anxiety.
But when you are struggling in the moment, panic is hitting you, homeopathy has been the fastest way for me to help my body calm down when I get all worked up.
3 Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety
Here are 3 remedies that I have found to help settle me and to live an anxious free life. These are my go to remedies. If you find a remedy that works for you then you can use it again in similar circumstances.
But without further ado, let’s jump into these remedies.
Aconite
This homeopathic remedy is made from the flower, wolf bane.
It is a key remedy for any type of shock; after a car accident, receiving bad news, finding yourself confronted or in a situation where you have to face fear.
There may be a restlessness with outbursts of anger; children who need aconite may throw tantrums where nothing the parent does can calm them down.
Dosing: The more intense the fear, the higher the potency and the more often you may need to take it.
Keynote: anxiety hits you suddenly and intensely
Gelsemium
I wish I knew about this remedy earlier as I would have given it to my younger sister when she was still in school. My sister would stress about exams/tests daily, till the time the test came, she would get sick.
This remedy is excellent for anxiety that builds, and bring a sense of heaviness. The person may be depressed but can’t cry, desires to be alone, dull/confused and when stressed becomes apathetic and physically exhausted.
Keynote: anxiety is slow to come on, feeling of heaviness and unable to focus
Arsenicum
This remedy is good when a person is generally anxious, restless & fussy and critical. Anxiety is worse at night. Dislikes being in a situation where they aren’t in control. There is a fear of being alone, or of death. There may be irritability which can lead to depression, or despair of getting well again.
Keynote: critical, worse at night, especially between midnight and 2 am
Dealing with Constant Anxiety?
If you are constantly dealing with anxiety: Don’t ignore it, isolate yourself or wish it away. It doesn’t work. See a professional. For lasting freedom, you need to get to the root cause, so you need someone who can see your situation objectively.
I personally like homeopathy because it doesn’t have side effects and works very well alongside traditional medication and other therapies.
Begin to Overcome Anxiety today with Homeopathy
There are several ways to get help here at Radiant Homeopathy.
Quick consult – 15 mins
-a time to share what is currently bothering you and getting remedy recommendations that help you in the moment.
This is only for anxiety/stress that has lingered less than 3 weeks. If the anxiety has been around longer, you will need a homeopathic consultation.
Lasting Resolution
Imagine. What would life be like for you if anxiety didn’t haunt your thoughts?
- What if you were able to focus whenever you want?
- What if you could be confident and clear about what is really important in life?
- What if peace was always present in my life?
- What if you could be confident in making decisions?
- What if you could enjoy trying new things and had the energy for it?
That is what life is like without anxiety.
Why wait another day?
If you are serious about rooting anxiety out of your life, book a Homeopathic Consultation.
This is where we zoom in and out, giving and getting the big picture of what is going on with you to give you the support you need.
As a person who has lived with anxiety since I was 5 years old, life without anxiety is indescribable and worth fighting for. Its a process that takes time and willingness to face ourselves, but life on the other side is so AMAZING!
Let’s get started on your journey to a peaceful life.
Till next time,
Elisa