For some, the symptoms are mild and manageable and for others the anxiety is debilitating and having a huge impact on their lives.  The good news is there are many possible homeopathic remedies that can help a person reduce their anxiety naturally.

Below is a brief outline of  just a few remedies that can help relieve anxiety and panic attacks. The remedy must fit your characteristic symptoms. For permanent relief, treatment with a qualified Homeopath is recommended.

Aconite

This is a useful remedy for acute panic attacks, intense anxiety or when fear overtakes rapidly without warning. There is a great sense of terror and fright with a fear that they might actually die.  The person is restlessness and may experience palpitations, faintness, shortness of breath, flushing of the face or a throbbing headache.

So think of this remedy when the anxiety is intense, sudden and acute.

Argentum Nitricum

For people who are anxious or fearful due to uncertainty or anticipation.

The “What If” remedy.  What if this happens? What if I decide this? What if I make the wrong decision?

This is anxiety or dread rather than sheer terror. They are fearful not only about their personal health but also have problems with closed or open spaces, heights, flying or being trapped.  They will seek out the exit route so they know they can escape easily.

There is a great sense of dread, urgency and nervousness. This person is hurried, restless and impulsive. They speak quickly and everything they do or say is rushed.

They also suffer from sleep deprivation, tossing and turning at night because of worry.

The anxiety may be accompanied by trembling, dizziness, weakness, bloating, belching, palpitations or diarrhoea.

The anxiety is worse in the morning and before appointments or events.

They crave sugary foods which make their digestive issues worse. They feel worse in hot stuffy rooms and get some relief in the fresh air.

Phosphorus

The person needing Phosphorus is sensitive, nervous, excitable and full of intensive and vivid fears.

They are an anxious person worrying about many things especially their health.  They fear that something will happen, fear being alone at night in the darkness and this fear often continues into adulthood.

They are open natured, affectionate and naturally kind, warm and considerate to others.  As they tend to be overconcerned and sympathetic towards others, their energy can become easily diffused. In this stage, they become indifferent, “spaced out” or get ill because of “sympathy exhaustion”.

They have lots of friends and make friends easily.  They feel better from conversation, company and are easily reassured.

With physical ailments, they have a tendency towards respiratory tract conditions, coughs, bronchitis and colds that drop to the chest. The pain is described as a tightness or heaviness in the chest.

With digestive upsets, they experience burning pains in the stomach and while thirsty for cold drinks, this is often vomited when unwell. They may suffer from recurrent nosebleeds and tend to faint and become weak when they don’t eat.

They crave ice-cream, salt, sweets and chocolate.

In health, they are bubbly, energetic and vibrant. When ill they can appear low, apathetic, flat.

Arsenicum Album

This remedy may be used for someone who is experiencing great anguish over their health and that of their family.

They have a deep fear about dying and a profound fear of being alone.

They are extremely despairing and fussy and worry about health matters, security and money.

They need people around them and want constant reassurance that everything will be ok.

To relieve their anxiety they can be controlling and critical particularly when unwell.

They are very particular and organised in their environment as feelings of security come from order.   This can result in perfectionism, or the extreme compulsive behaviours and constant rechecking.

They are restless and fretting and pace the floor up and down.

Pains are burning and are relieved from heat. Symptoms come on and are worse after midnight.  They are chilly and thirsty for sips of water. Weakness and exhaustion are common symptoms too.

Calcarea Carbonica

Those who need Calc Carb have many fears including a deep anxiety about their health and that of their families. They are terrible worriers, especially about the future, and they are overly concerned about catching infections and becoming ill.

While strong-willed, they are very sensitive, cautious and often feel overwhelmed.

They feel uncomfortable with change or new things and get security with routine and the familiar. Because of this, they can be insistent that plans go ahead as agreed, so they may appear stubborn or obstinate if changes are proposed.

Being very responsible, they are methodical, determined, and hard-working. As an enthusiastic and diligent type of person, there is a tendency to take on too much which often leads to a state of overwhelm and exhaustion. This results in tremendous anxiety as they worry when things don’t go according to plan or when tasks or left unfinished.

They are placid, easy-going and calm and have a shy contemplative nature. When upset they can withdraw as they fear embarrassing themselves.

Being a sensitive soul, they cannot bear to see cruelty or hear sad stories.

They may have many other strong fears including fear of dogs, insects, spiders, mice and rats. There is also extreme fear of disaster, the darkness, death, having cancer or an incurable disease.

Weak areas of their health include bones, joints, teeth, glands, skin, ear, nose, throat and a sluggish digestive system often accompanied with constipation. A great female hormonal remedy also, it is used to help with menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, PMS and candida.

For home prescribing dosage, please read my blog page “dosage in acute prescribing”.