By the desk of Dr. Nikhat Choudhary
Introduction
Depression is one of those conditions that a lot of patients see a homeopath for. The article is all about what I have learned and how I have been able to help my patients with it using homeopathic remedies and practices.
Causes of Depression
The start of depression is not the same for all of the people as it may come from all the different factors and among others are:
Genetics
Changes in chemicals found in the brain
Life events that are suddenly traumatic
Long-term stress
Hormones
Symptoms of Depression
According to my experience, I have observed the following signs in my patients:
The feeling of being sad almost all the time you stay
Not caring for what you have loved before
Bad appetite and differently of sleep pattern
Weakness and low energy
You cannot concentrate on the things you do
Worthlessness or guiltiness to what you did
Complications of Depression
Depression can be dangerous and can lead to:
The relationships are least
Work effectiveness is down
Substance abuse
Side Effects of Conventional Treatment
For starters, conventional treatment is more effective but side effects such as:
Nausea, and vomiting
Weight gain or loss
Sexual dysfunction
Insomnia and drowsiness
Patients may also note a decreased ability to feel pleasure
Advantages of Using Homeopathy
In the past years, I have found a great deal of benefits that come with the use of homeopathy to treat depression. Some of the benefits are the following:
Treatment is done in a gentle way and is not invasive at all
It is a kind of personal medicine based on the individual symptoms
The mostly side effect-free or even no side effects here along with the efficacy of the product
It is both physical and emotional
It even makes the overall well-being and balance of the patient better
10 Homeopathic Medicines for Depression
Ignatia Amara: Doctors say the best medicine for handling depression that occurs after sadness or any trauma is Ignatia Amara.
Natrum Muriaticum: Occasionally, a troubled person trying to run away can get the expected outcome using necessary homeopathy which forces them to face the truth in front of a doctor.
Sepia: Patients with menstrual cycle disruptions due to mood changes show good responses to sepia.
Aurum Metallicum: A great deal of patients reacted good cognitively effective to Aurum Metallicum where the treatment typically includes self-discovery.
Pulsatilla: Pulsatilla is for the patients who get emotional easily and need attention form close ones.
Arsenicum Album: Ars alb is best for individuals who have depression with physical problems like worry and restlessness.
Phosphoric Acid: Phosphoric Acid is good for individuals who have depression due to mental and physical tiredness.
Calcarea Carbonica: It assists those who develop depressive symptoms as a result of being overworked and overwhelmed.
Lachesis: The women can ask for help from lachesis when they feel like overcoming of the mood swing and this situation can develop to be a difficult period.
Staphysagria: Staphysagria are classical homeopathic medicines taste of the most noticeable social humiliation or suppressed anger, after which the pain can last a long time.
5 Common FAQs about Homeopathy for Depression
Q: How is it that people get treated for depression with homeopathy?
A: Being a homeopath for many years, I have observed an incredible effect of using homeopathic remedies in treating depression. The approach of homeopathy is to treat the problem at its core, so meres symptoms are not removed, but the depression's roots are uprooted. It is an offer of the very mild treatment that suits every patient and the changes that naturally come about are sustainable in many situations.
Q: What are the main adverse effects of homeopathic treatment for depression?
A: Homeopathy has lots of exciting safety guarantees; no harm is a great example of that. Different from most standard antidepressants, homeopathic medicines usually do not create side effects. That's why it is especially recommended to those who are sensitive to drugs or afraid of the set of complications that drugs may cause. It is stressed at the same time that dosage and prescription should only be done by qualified homeopaths.
Q: How much time does it take for a person to see results with homeopathic treatment for depression?
A: How much time a person needs to recover varies greatly among individuals. From my observations as a healthcare provider, I have witnessed some patients who bear fruits after a few weeks, while others may not see significant changes after months. By the way, Homeopathy acts through the natural immune system that requires some time to respond. In the end, patience and regularity are the vital but the recovery is usually better in the long term.
Q: Can homeopathy be used alongside conventional depression treatments?
A: Of course, homeopathy is the most preferred kind of complementary treatment that can be used together with the conventional ones. I've helped lots of patients to include homeopathic medicines in their regular therapy and they have seen great progress. On the other hand, it should be emphasized that patients must inform their homeopathic doctor at the same time as their regular doctor about their treatments. The result is a safe environment and a more effective combination of various treatment strategies.
Q: How is homeopathy different from other depression treatments?
A: The specialty of homeopathy can be found in its personal-based scheme. As the healer of homeopathy, I don't get busy with the cure of depression only. I look at the person as a whole rather than thinking only of the symptoms of depression. It, therefore, becomes a process of natural health enhancement that is both problem-specific and global.