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April 8, 2004 |
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Depression Surviving Grief: Caring for Your Emotions I don’t think there is anything as soul shattering as the loss of a loved one. Whether we lose a spouse, parent, child, or even a pet, grief takes its toll on our emotions and can negatively affect our health. This experience of loss is not limited to death. Many women suffer tremendous grief during divorce, when their children leave for college, the armed forces, or work, and even when close family members or friends move far away from home. When the tragedy of loss occurs, many of us under-go an initial sense of shock, often experienced as panic, anxiety, disbelief, loss of appetite, even a sense of numbness. Insomnia and depression are also very common reactions to grief. I have found the following remedies useful in treating these reactions, which can make it difficult to function in our day-to-day lives. These remedies can generally be found in your local health food store. Shock, Panic, and Anxiety Many of my patients have found comfort with Dr.Bach’s Rescue Remedy, a combination of five flower essences beneficial for the treatment of panic, grief, feelings of desperation, nervous tension, and impatience. It is available as a liquid or cream at nelsonbach.com or 800-319-9151. See product label for specific dosage and use. Sadness, Crying, and Loss of Appetite For the overwhelming sadness, uncontrollable crying, and loss of appetite that often accompanies grief, I highly recommend homeopathic Ignatia 30C, a dried seed from the St. Ignatius bean. In cases of emotional trauma, take as directed, repeating if symptoms return. Insomnia and Sleeplessness
If you are having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, I have found that valerian root can be very beneficial. Valerian root has also been used to treat fatigue, intestinal cramps and other nervous conditions. I recommend taking 150 to 300 mg of a standardized extract of valerian (0.8 percent valeric acid content) in capsule form, about 30 to 45 minutes before bed. Remorse or Helplessness Immediately following the death of a loved one, many women experience a helplessness and even remorse. For these women, I recommend homeopathic Kali bromatum 30C (potassium bromate). Take as directed, repeating if symptoms return.
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