Anxiety-Depression-Panic Attacks
Comprehensive information and treatments for Anxiety-Depression-Panic Attacks.
Comprehensive information and treatments for Anxiety-Depression-Panic Attacks.
1. Anxiety
Definition: A state of excessive worry, fear, or nervousness about future events.
Symptoms:
Restlessness
Palpitations
Sweating
Muscle tension
Difficulty concentrating
Trouble sleeping
Nature: Continuous, long-lasting uneasiness.
2. Depression
Definition: A mood disorder with persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in life.
Symptoms:
Persistent low mood
Loss of energy
Sleep disturbances (insomnia/oversleeping)
Loss of appetite
Low self-esteem, guilt
Suicidal thoughts in severe cases
Nature: More about past and present hopelessness rather than future worry.
3. Panic Attacks
Definition: Sudden, intense episodes of extreme fear or terror, usually peaking within minutes.
Symptoms:
Sudden palpitations / racing heart
Shortness of breath / choking feeling
Sweating / trembling
Chest pain
Fear of dying or losing control
Nature: Short-lived (5–30 min), sudden, and episodic.
🔹 Homeopathic Treatment
💊 Important Note: Medicine selection depends on the individual case and complete symptom picture (constitution, triggers, mental state). Here are commonly used remedies:
🌿 For Anxiety
Aconitum Napellus – Sudden intense fear, panic, restlessness.
Argentum Nitricum – Anticipatory anxiety, fear of heights, diarrhoea before events.
Gelsemium – Stage fright, trembling, weakness, lack of confidence.
🌿 For Depression
Ignatia Amara – Grief, disappointment, mood swings, lump in throat sensation.
Natrum Muriaticum – Silent grief, reserved personality, dwells on past.
Aurum Metallicum – Deep hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, sense of worthlessness.
Sepia – Indifference to family, irritability, hormonal depression (especially in women, but sometimes in men too).
🌿 For Panic Attacks
Aconitum Napellus – Sudden panic with fear of death.
Arsenicum Album – Restlessness, fear of disease or death, worse at night.
Kali Arsenicosum – Panic at night with heart palpitations.
Opium – Fear after shocking events or frightful dreams.
✅ Along with remedies, lifestyle changes like proper sleep, relaxation techniques, meditation, exercise, and counseling support recovery.