HEALTH
Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
By Janet Shultz
NaturWell Center – Homeopathy & Nutrition
With both Friday, the Thirteenth, Halloween, and the advancement of the Holiday season, October was a busy month for troublesome fears and phobias to surface. Some fears belong in our lives, such as ones that serve to protect our families and ourselves from life’s dangers. Others may develop as a result of a traumatic happening whereby there is a self-survival reaction to keep you aware and out of future danger. However, when a situation is wrongly perceived and a fear subsequently dominates one’s life, getting professional help may be a good idea.
Having said this, reminds me of a trip to New Hampshire where a fellow was in the woods and chased by a bear. He was visibly shaken and told the story many times. When asked if he wanted to let go of this and relax, he declined. He was clearly enjoying secondary gains to feeding this fear.
Fears come in many forms. Holidays bring fears of upcoming relative visits and uncomfortable family dynamics. Holiday shopping may bring fears of crowds and enclosed places. There are also fears of the looming end of the year deadlines. Think of “stage fright” or performance anxiety. Fear of germs and getting sick may be basis for anxiety and questionable behaviors. Even fall and winter storms cause some people, as well as pets, to experience fears of lightening and thunder.
Fears are real for those who have them and are nothing to be made fun of. There are different treatments for “getting rid” of fears. One is the “overwhelm” treatment where the person is subjected to system overload and essentially can no longer hold on to the fear. Prescription drugs may be the choice for some people especially if the are having fears of leaving the house and heights.
Homeopathy offers another alternative to releasing anxiety and becoming more open to flexible and resourceful behaviors. It is one of the most gentle, safe (non-toxic), and effective methods of encouraging mental, emotional, and physical health. In essence, Homeopathy works by stimulating your vital energy, encouraging your body to let go of unhealthy energy, and supporting the whole person to improve health and wellness. Very effective and empowering. Some of the many homeopathics that benefit release of fears and anxiety are listed below with symptoms that provide insight into the distinctive and subtle differences of the remedies.
Aconite - acute, panicky fear and anguished restlessness; fear death, darkness, crowds, or some unknown impending evil; mentally hyper alert.
Argentum nit - fears being late, closed spaces, heights, having a fit or dying, robbers; always hurried
Belladonna - fears animals, imaginary things; delirious, confused and less aware of surroundings; likely to be violent and destructive.
Gelsemium - anticipation anxiety and fear of losing control, public appearances, exams; feels paralyzed.
Phosphorus - fear darkness, death, being alone, illness, robbers, storms, ghosts or monsters.
Stramonium - fears dark, evil, water, dogs, mirrors, closed places, people, new things; night terrors in children; twitches & spasms.
For 200 years, homeopathics have been used alone or as a complement to conventional medicine. Regulated by the FDA, homeopathic remedies are highly individual; there are over 3,000 varieties and 12 usual potencies, making at least 36,000 possibilities. There are no side effects, it’s low priced, and the best part is that with homeopathy, when you are improving one malady, you are actually improving the whole person. To quell your fears this holiday season consider homeopathy and consult with a homeopath to find the right remedy for you.
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Janet Shultz, NaturWell Center-Homeopathy & Nutrition in El Segundo, welcomes your inquiries. To find out more, go to www.naturwellcenter.com or call 310-322-0549.
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