Major depressive disorder (MDD) is often very difficult to heal and overcome for the patient, and may occur as a result of the loss of a job, a loved one, or any other personal problem. Mood disorders, anxiety, and sadness are often the most characteristic signs of depression. In addition, there are all sorts of drugs available to treat such diseases. However, it is also possible to resort to homoeopathic remedies to relieve various symptoms of depression.
In general, depressive persons are constantly prone to sadness and an all-encompassing low mood. They see everything in black and nothing they do or hear causes them to rejoice. They think their life is monotonous, boring and meaningless. They suffer from a loss of energy and constantly feel exhausted and tired. The fatigue, which may either be physical or mental, is especially present in the morning. This fatigue prevents them from working or engaging in a given activity, as if they were devoid of physical strength. They may also suffer from a lack of concentration or an inability to remember certain things. In some cases, an affected person may also have a total blockage in the brain. This can lead to an inability to concentrate, mental paralysis, a total lack of self-confidence and an inability to reach out to others. A depressed person constantly lacks self-esteem. In addition, he or she always feels a sense of failure, whether it be on a professional or personal level. Moreover, most of the time, this may lead the affected person to contemplate suicidal thoughts Suicide attempts and altruistic homicides are also among the depressive patients’ most common gestures.
To treat mild depression following an annoyance or a mourning period, take 5 granules of Ignatia 9 CH after meals, three times a day. To relieve mental fatigue and to fight against the loss of memory, it is advisable to take 5 granules of Kalium phosphoricum 9 CH. As for anxiety, Arsenicum album 9 CH proves to be the most suitable remedy. In this case, 5 granules of this medicine need to be taken 3 times a day, right after meals. To recover self-confidence and fight against the feeling of permanent failure, the most appropriate remedy is Aurum metallicum 9 CH, of which 5 granules need to be taken three times a day. To mitigate the effects of hysterical crises, take 5 granules of Ignatia 9 CH three times a day. Natrum muriaticum 9 CH is indicated for people that suffer from weight loss and excessive thirst.
Sometimes, some depressed persons may have a hard time crying and cannot bear being consoled. In this case, administer 5 granules of Natrum muriaticum 9 CH. If, on the other hand, they only feel good when they are accompanied and comforted by others, they may take 5 granules of Arsenicum album 9 CH to help them overcome this dependence. Those who become even more depressed when listening to music can take 5 granules of Natrum sulfuricum 9 CH. If these symptoms can only be cured by eating, take 5 granules of Anacardium orientalis 9 CH.
If the patient’s state of health does not improve after 15 days and the symptoms of depression do not go away, you must consult a doctor immediately. Homoeopathy is a form of add-on to the treatment against depression. Keep in mind that it is always advised to consult a doctor for the most worrying cases.
Good to know: To treat MDD, homoeopathic remedies are used in association with traditional medications. Regarding persons that suffer, cry or become hysterical each time a painful event is recalled, administer them 5 granules of Staphysagria 9 CH three times per day.
