Break out from the binds of depression with homeopathy

We are very concerned about any slight issues regarding our physical health. At the same time, we forget to realise the suffering mind. Mental diseases are not getting proper attention at the proper time, which may be because of the lack of knowledge that well-being of the mind also has equal or more importance in the health of the person. This ignorance leads slight mental issues to serious mental diseases. Depression is one of the best examples of it. Depression sometimes takes the person to the decision to put an end to his life.

Depression is a complex mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest that can make even simple daily tasks seem overwhelming.

Homeopathy is very effective in depression. It gives more importance to mental symptoms than physical symptoms during treatment. Homeopathy medicines have very deep action on the mental plane.

Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine developed over 200 years ago. It works on the principle of “like cures like”, meaning small doses of plant, mineral, or animal substances that would normally cause certain symptoms can stimulate the body’s self-healing response and alleviate similar symptoms when given in very diluted homeopathic preparations. Unlike conventional drugs, homeopathic remedies claim to work gently by stimulating the body’s natural defences.

What is depression?

Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest. It is characterized by a variety of emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioural symptoms that negatively affect how you feel, think and act. Core hallmark signs of depression include feelings of sadness, emptiness, anxiety or irritability combined with cognitive patterns like negative thoughts or low self-esteem as well as physical changes like fatigue, sleep disturbances or weight/appetite changes. Depression greatly impacts daily functioning and quality of life. Activities that were once easy or pleasurable become difficult or uninteresting. Those suffering from depression often experience a loss of motivation and have trouble concentrating as even minor decisions can seem overwhelming. While everyone feels down occasionally, depression is an altogether different state marked by prolonged, increasing periods of despair that do not resolve themselves. It is a serious health condition that requires compassion, care, and treatment to overcome.

Let’s see, what is the exact picture of depression.

Emotional Symptoms

👉🏻Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or emptiness

👉🏻Irritability, frustration, restlessness

👉🏻Loss of interest in activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed

👉🏻Tiredness and lack of motivation

👉🏻Difficulty concentrating, making decisions

👉🏻Cognitive Symptoms

👉🏻Negative thoughts about oneself, the world, and the future

👉🏻Feelings of guilt over perceived faults or flaws

👉🏻Low self-esteem or sense of personal failure

👉🏻Pessimism, self-criticism, self-blame.

Physical Symptoms

👉🏻Fatigue, low energy, moving or speaking slowly

👉🏻Sleep disturbances (insomnia, excessive sleeping, unsatisfying sleep)

👉🏻Changes in appetite and/or weight

👉🏻Unexplained bodily aches and pains

Behavioural Symptoms

👉🏻Avoiding social interactions and activities

👉🏻Crying spells or inability to feel emotions

👉🏻Difficulty performing daily responsibilities

👉🏻Thoughts of death, suicide, self-harm

Let us see, What are the factors which lead a person to the state:

👉🏻Biological Factors – Depression has a genetic component and tends to run in families. Brain chemistry also plays a role based on levels of key neurotransmitters like serotonin or dopamine. Changes in hormone levels may lead to depression, especially during certain stages of life like puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. 

👉🏻Stress – Stressful life events like divorce, job loss, financial problems, or the death of loved ones can trigger depression in some people. Trauma from events like abuse, violence, accidents etc can also lead to depression. Even small persistent stressors over time can set the stage for depression.  

👉🏻Medical Conditions – Debilitating or chronic illnesses like cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and many others can increase the risk of depression due to pain, discomfort and disability over time. Various medications may also cause side effects that contribute to depression. 

👉🏻Personality and Thinking Patterns – People with certain thinking patterns like excessive self-criticism, pessimism or negative self-talk are more prone to depression. Dependence, low self-worth, and insecurity can also be contributory personality factors.

👉🏻Early Childhood Experiences – Traumatic experiences in childhood including exposure or subjection to violence, bullying, humiliation, neglect, loss or separation from parents can increase vulnerability to depression later in life.

👉🏻Though the exact causes are often multi-faceted, understanding common risk factors provides insight into both prevention and most effective treatment approaches. Lifestyle changes, psychotherapy for thought patterns, trauma support, and medications may all help overcome contributing factors.

Homeopathy treatment for depression 

Since homeopathy medicines are very deeply acting on a mental plane, homeopathy is very effective in treating depression. During Homeopathy treatment for depression, the doctor takes detailed cases of the patients by giving more importance to mental symptoms. Thus the doctor will be able to find out the exact cause which led the patient to depression. Homeopathy medicines for depression will be selected based on the symptom totality of the patient which will be obtained from the detailed case study of the patient. Homeopathy medicines are 100 per cent free of any side effects and are available at affordable cost.

Some of the important homeopathic medicines for depression are,

1-Aurum Metallicum 

2- Ignatia Amara 

3-Natrum Muraticum 

4-Sepia 

5- Phosphoric acid

6- Lachesis

7- Antium Crude

8- Pulsatilla 

For more details regarding homeopathic treatment for depression please contact us.

Dr. Sulfath Chengodan. BHMS

Online consultant, Dr. Basil’s Homeo Hospital, Pandikkad, Malappuram.

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