5 Homeopathic Remedies for Fear
We all feel fearful at times, it’s a vital and natural response to perceived physical and emotional danger. If we didn’t feel it, we couldn’t protect ourselves from legitimate threats.
But often we fear situations that are far from life-or-death, and therefore hang back for no good reason. Traumas or bad experiences can trigger a fear response within us that is hard to suppress. Many of us avoid fearful situations in order to protect ourselves and in doing so we can often be hindering our enjoyment of life. Yet exposing ourselves to our personal demons is the best way to move past them.
Personally I have a fear of public speaking. I know I’m not the only one that feels like this yet it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. Every month I attend a networking meeting where I have to talk about my business for 1 minute. Yup, a measly 1 minute, but sometimes it feels like 60 seconds of HELL. My heart is in my throat, my voice feels shaky and my mind goes blank. Obviously I do it, I get through it and I make sure I’m well prepared with notes first. Inevitably it goes really well and I feel a huge sense of relief afterwards, but that doesn’t make it any easier at the time.
Now I take remedies before I have to do any form of public speaking and they really help to take the edge off (Lycopodium works best for me). So today I wanted to share with you my top 5 homeopathic remedies for fear and how they could help you in situations similar to mine.
Lycopodium
Lycopodium is ideal if you suffer from anticipation anxiety, stage fright and a lack of self confidence. However, once in the middle of a presentation you frequently relax and do well. Anxiety in new groups and situations that is covered up with bravado or over talking. Anxiety often accompanied by bloating and a craving for sweets.
Aconite napellus
Aconite is one of the best remedies for waves of fear or outright panic, especially if in a crowded place. Symptoms are sudden, intense and may follow a shock such as an accident or natural disaster. You will feel agitated, restless, and fearful. You think you are about to die and may even predict your time of death. Other symptoms include, dry skin and mouth; thirst; a pounding heart. Aconite can also treat ongoing anxiety caused by a past traumatic event.
Argentum Nitricum
This remedy is used for all types of fear and anxiety brought on by an over-active imagination. Stage fright, claustrophobia and anxiety in the face of unexpected situations are all helped by this remedy. Often these fears and phobias are accompanied by a superstition that something awful is about to happen. Sometimes there is also a sense of great difficulty in resisting reckless behaviour and dangerous impulses, such as jumping from a high window. Anxiety induced sweats or palpitations are also helped by Arg. Nit. This remedy is highly indicated for digestive complaints, for example, diarrhoea, flatulence and vomiting which are brought on by nervous excitement.
Arsenicum Album
This remedy is ideal if you are someone that feels deeply anxious about your health, and extremely concerned with order and security. Obsessive about small details and very neat, you may feel a desperate need to be in control of everything. Panic attacks often occur around midnight or the very early hours of the morning. You may feel exhausted yet still be restless—fidgeting, pacing, and anxiously moving from place to place. You may also have digestive problems or asthma attacks accompanied with the anxiety.
Bush Flower Essences: Calm & Clear
Ian White’s Australian Bush Flower Combination Essence Calm and Clear is a good one if you are overwhelmed during times of stress. This essence will help if you are always over-committed, have no time for yourself, feel impatient, rush things, have a busy mind full of ‘chatter’, can’t sleep and feel irritable.
For homeopathic remedies I suggest to start with a 30c and take every 10 minutes when the fear is acute. If the fear feels very high in energy and almost unbearable you can try a 200c or 1M potency, which can to be ordered from a homeopathic pharmacy like Nelsons, Helios or Ainsworths.
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Have anxiety when meeting new people and taking responsibility at work. When in my own personal space there is not much issue when its in public, the problem is acute. Always feel low in self esteem and very anxious in dealing with other people. Throat chokes and words dont come out that is problem in communicating.
Hi Harsh, perhaps you should make an appointment to see a homeopath who can help? All the best, Claire
Hello Mam,
Great article about homeopathy treatment. Thank you for sharing with us. Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat anxiety but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. Thank You again..
Thank you for your comments, I’m glad you enjoyed the article.
Can homeopathy help with a friends anxious dog who always wets herself when picked up. Apparently she has previously been abused. Thanks
Hi Sheila, absolutely! Animals respond really well to remedies and lots of pet owners treat their dogs with homeopathic remedies. As I’m not a qualified Homeopathic vet I am unable to give advice, but there are a few around. Or you could try the remedies suggested above and see which fits the dog best. There is a great book on how to treat animals with homeopathy that your friend might like to purchase: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Practical-Handbook-Veterinary-Homeopathy-Companion-ebook/dp/B018RRVLNW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487941163&sr=8-1&keywords=animals+with+homeopathy Hope that helps.
Hi Claire
Do you do phone consultations?
Hi Meryl, thank you for your comment. Yes, I do. I will drop you an email now with further information. Many thanks, Claire
Have anxiety when meeting new people and taking responsibility at work. Always feel low in self esteem and very anxious in dealing with other people. Throat chokes and words don’t come out that is problem in communication.
And acute stage fright.
I’m sorry to hear that. I suggest you see a homeopath to get an accurate prescription for your anxiety and take it from there. All the best.
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Thank you for your kind comment, I am so glad you enjoyed my blog.
If any body has all 5 types of symptoms then can he take all 5 medicines together?
Can i take all 5 medicines together? If im having all symptoms?
I don’t recommend you take all of them together, if you’re unsure I would make an appointment to see a qualified homeopath.
Thanks for sharing good information
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