Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS• 245reveal both a physical and a mental imbalance. Manyemotional problems have their origins in stressfulsituations, exhaustion and overwork, dietaryoverindulgence or allergy, or fears and insecurities.By focusing on the response of the vital force of the body(see page 18) to external problems, homeopathy canstimulate a person’s ability to cope with and modify thoseproblems, at least in the short term. Homeopathictreatment for emotional problems is best combined in thelong term with dietary changes, regular exercise, relaxationtechniques or movement therapies, and stress managementin order to maximize the benefits of treatment.PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS SYMPTOMS BETTER SYMPTOMS WORSE REMEDY & DOSAGE• Overactive mind• Variety of emotions that areoften brought on by newsreceived• For warmth• When lying down• For sucking ice• For taking sleeping pills• For strong smells• For noise• In fresh air• In cold conditionsCoffea(see page 50)30c hourly before bedfor 10 nights• Possible nightmares• Irritability and oversensitivity• Overcriticism of others• When lying on either side• When sitting• For warmth• In the evening• When lying on the back• For overeating, especiallyspicy foods• In cold, windy weather• For noiseNux vomica(see page 63)30c hourly before bedfor 10 nights• Nervousness and restlessness• Great fear of death, even tothe extent of predicting thetime of death• Possible nightmares• In fresh air• For warm perspiration• In warm rooms• On exposure to tobacco smoke• For loud musicAconite(see page 32)30c hourly before bedfor 10 nights• Growing apprehension aboutgoing to bed• Rapid changes of mood• Possible nightmares• For eating• For urinating• For walking around• In fresh air• For cold• For coffee or alcoholIgnatia(see page 57)30c hourly before bedfor 10 nights• Anger that comes on quickly• Awkwardness and intractability• Overcriticism of others• For warmth• For sleep• In the evening• For cold• For noise• For overeating• At around 4 a.m.Nux vomica(see page 63)30c half-hourlyup to 10 doses• Lack of self-confidence• Cowardice• Anger, possibly with violentoutbursts at infrequent intervals• For sympathy• In cool conditions• For hot foods and drinks• After midnight• In stuffy rooms• For wearing tight clothing• For overeating• Between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.Lycopodium(see page 59)30c half-hourlyup to 10 doses• Mental restlessness• Great insecurity• Anguish and preoccupation withdeath (worse for being alone)• Fastidiousness masking anxiety• For warmth• For warm foods and drinks• For being in company• For cold• Between midnight and 2 a.m.• For physical or mental exertionArsen. alb.(see page 68)30c every 2 hoursup to 10 doses if acute• Great nervousness• Great sensitivity, affection, andsympathy toward others• Fear and anxiety, especially inthe dark and during thunder• For eating• For sleep, even catnaps• For general massage• When lying on the back or side• For stress• Before and during thunderstorms• For warm foodsPhosphorus(see page 94) 30c every 2 hoursup to 10 doses if acute