The Greatest Failure in What Used To Be Called Medicine
On Wednesday night the BBC broadcast a further episode of Dr. Chris Van Tulleken's very informative series "The Doctor Who Gave Up Medicine". In it he informs us that whilst teenage depression and anxiety is on the rise, prescriptions of antidepressants such as Prozac, the only recourse currently available to your average GP, are doing nothing to alleviate the problem. In fact, as we discover in the programme, teenagers with anxiety and depression are taking their own lives at an alarming rate.
Articles such as this from Dr. David Healy, Professor of Psychiatry at Bangor University https://davidhealy.org/the-greatest-failure-in-what-used-to-be-called-medicine/ goes even further in explaining how the use of antidepressants actually increases the incidence of suicide in young people and expounds that in fact antidepressants do not work. I've put the link to his article above and would recommend you read it if you have time. Very interesting and informative.
A Natural Effective Solution
The treatment of anxiety and depression using homeopathy has been my passion ever since I qualified. I've seen some amazing results and will be blogging further on individual cases in the future. However, for now I'd just like to give an overview of the remedies that I have found to be most helpful in the treatment of anxiety and depression in all ages. Bearing in mind that homeopathy deals with specifics lets take a look at some of the keynotes for various different remedies.
Natrum Muriaticum - I've talked about this one quite a bit in previous blogs, and it is in fact one of the most commonly used remedies in the homeopaths repertoire. Its a great remedy for depression following bereavement but also in cases where the person has endured the death of a close relative which have hit them hard. The patient is closed and dignified. Prone to silent grief, often serious and very proper, although they can be the life and soul of the party and great pretenders.
Physically they may suffer from Right sided headaches, insomnia and even neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis. With a big remedy like Nat Mur the types of illnesses can be extensive. In the case of anxiety and depression the person will be withdrawn and unable to talk about or show their feelings. They will cry but only when alone or in the company of someone they trust.
A dose or two of Nat Mur when indicated will put a spring back in the step. Allow the patient to express their feelings, (which are often due to suppressed anger from repeatedly being emotionally hurt) and enjoy life again, lifting the cloud of withheld frustration and anger.
Carcinosin - I have found this remedy helpful with young people in particular, although it can be called for at any age. The picture is of a sensitive, and sympathetic individual who may also be timid. They like to have everything in order, i.e. a very tidy bedroom or home and everything filed away in its proper place.
A typical person needing Carc would also be a high achiever and very capable with it. They are the kid in the class that everyone else wants to be like, getting their work done on time and getting top marks. Only thing is the Carc personality does not appreciate just how talented and capable they are. They always feel they could do better. That what they are doing is not quite good enough.
On the occasions when I have used this remedy the results have been very fast. The person becomes more relaxed, stops giving themselves such a hard time whilst continuing to be able to work at full capacity, (if needed) but without getting so stressed out about it. This is a wonderful remedy that gives a new lease of life at a time when the patient may have been feeling defeated and flat.
Phosphorus - The Phosphorus child is sensitive and highly strung. They are very warm and affectionate personalities and very sensitive to the moods of others around them. They have a creative side and will usually be good painters, or creative writers or good at craftwork of some kind. They can flare up in a temper very quickly and then just as quickly it will be all over and they will be wondering why everyone is so surprised at their behaviour. In a state of anxiety a Phosphorus child can be very fearful imagining all sorts of ghosts and spooks and fearful of the dark, in fact fearful of just about anything. They may also be flat and depressed and not at all like their usual vibrant selves.
Homeopathic Phos will restore the natural bubble and bounce to the child with these characteristics.
NB April 2023 - this blog was first published in 2018. Sadly there has been little or no change in the plight of teenagers and young people in our society today. If anything, since Covid Pandemic, we are seeing more and more children and young people struggling with anxiety and depression. The evidence is out there that antidepressants don't work, but still they are prescribed continually to desperate families wishing to help their anxious children.
There is another solution and it is homeopathy. I have had many success in this field and th great thing is there are no side effects simply a restoration of a healthy and happy mind.
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