Can anyone suggest a homeopathic treatment for low-grade depression?

Question

I think we all suffer small bouts of depression this time of year, but mine's been more tenatious and has lasted longer than I would expect it to. I really don't like the idea of medicating the pain away, so does anyone have any suggestions for an effective "home remedy"?

Answer 1

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION & GRIEF (Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.

Homeopathic medicines are the safest to take because they don't have side effects and do not cause complications when taken according to the patients symptoms.

Take Care and God Bless.

Answer 2

You ask specifically for a homeopathic remedy for depression and there are quite a few, however, it would do you no service to name any of them. Depression is very individual as are the remedies - which act on the physical, mental and emotional levels - one or several will help you but you need a consultation with a qualified homeopath to find out which. Over the years I must have used over 20 remedies in curing patients suffering with depression.

Answer 3

I remember reading an article about a study done with Saint John's Wort, where they were comparing it to standard medications. In this study, they found that is was just as effective, with NO symptoms. The only people who dropped out because of symptoms were the ones taking a placebo...

Throughout history Saint Johns Wort has also been believed to drive away negativity and demons.

Personally, I take it for my SAD and it works wonders. Just take the standardized amount every day.

Of course, always look up the research on any new thing you are going to use, but I HIGHLY recommend Saint John's Wort.

Answer 4

I used to use St. John's Wort. It worked really well for a long time, then I wound up getting Bipolar 2 with major depression, so I had to go on prescription meds.

Answer 5

My husband suffers from periodic depression. Several years ago I was buying different things for him to try. Everyone is different on what works best for them. He found that an herb called Gotu Kola works best for him. He doesnt take it all the time, only when he is having bouts with depression. Good Luck finding what works best for you.

Answer 6

Log grade - medium grade - high grade. It doesn't matter where you stand. Depression is in the mind, not in the body. Depression will effect your body but it starts in the mind. The home remedy is meditation. Learn to calm your mind, release the past stresses, get a new perspective, then go out and kick life in the butt.

Answer 7

St. John's Wort.

Answer 8

Do it through nutrition. Do not eat anything that is processed or filled with chemicals. No sodas. No sugar. No white flour.

Physically, get off of the computer and go outside. Go anywhere but stay at home or work.

Answer 9

if you really dont want to try standard pharmaceutical treatments, look for the brand Bach in your health food shop, they have a range of homeopathis treatments including their 'rescue remedy' which can be used to calm and lift your spirits. Be careful not to ignore the fact you may need medical treatment and/or counselling

Answer 10

Bananas and plantains contain serotonin and dopamine, which are biogenic (produced by living organisms) amines. Serotonin and dopamine produced by the body are known to influence mood and appetite