Natural (homeopathic?) treatments for feeling sad, tired, hopeless?

Question

I am purposely avoiding using the word "depression" because I don't think being diagnosed and "put on meds" is the answer for me.

About six months ago one of my dearest cousins died in a paragliding accident. I had to stop seeing my therapist, because she felt I should be in couples therapy with my husband, and she knew he would not want to pay for both. He always complained about the cost of my therapist, and about the chore of submitting her invoices to our health ins. for reimbursement. We only went to couples therapy once b/cos he complained about the trouble & cost of getting a babysitter so that we could go, as well as the time he felt he could be spending "getting things done".

Now another dear cousin has died unexpectedly and I'm not dealing well. I feel lonely even when I'm with people, and lately I'm avoiding social events because I feel like sleeping. I hug my kids a lot and keep smiling at work, I'm working out when I can, but I need to get out of this funk...

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatment(s) for Anxiety/Stress/Depression :-

ANXIETY & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X 4 hourly

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.


Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 2

I sympathize because I also suffer from depression and I stopped taking the prescribed medications, they were just screwing me up and making me addicted to them so I couldn't sleep without them. I'm sure they help some people but they are not for everyone.

Don't confuse natural remedies with homeopathy. Homeopathic remedies are often so diluted that there is nothing left (often not even one molecule - research this and you will see.) They are basically just magic potions. Stick with normal-strength herbal products with proven benefits (like St. John's Wort).

Maybe you need to worry less about your husband's complaining and put your foot down about couple's therapy. Try getting him to commit to a certain number of sessions up front. This is the most important relationship in your life and it needs to be good for both of you. When it improves, both of your lives will improve.

Also, be patient with yourself. Losing people you care about is always hard and you should not feel bad about yourself just because you are having trouble dealing with it. Keep hugging those kids and count the blessings you can.

Answer 3

Sorry you're feeling blue.
Here are the best natural remedies for depression, you can get them in the herb form and use as a tea, or homeopathic alternative. Research these first though, make sure they're exactly what you need, everyones different.
St. John's Wort
Kava Kava
Damiana

Answer 4

Your circumstances are perfect for Classical Homeopathic treatment. I would do it in combination w/ a therapist. You will find you need less and less therapy as you spend more and more time on your chronic remedy. We have many grieving remedies in our Materia Medica.
As for the comments about "the male population or worse yet, the "tanning' suggestion, I would only suggest that temporary band aids and gross generalizations will not help you at all. But seeing the forest for the trees will. I help clients everyday cope and heal after the loss of loved ones. It is possible that after 3+ yrs that you could just get over it w/ time, as one previous poster suggested. But that is not a healthy response. Find a good Homeopath and you will be amazed at how the right remedy can help you come out of your fog.

Peace and prosperity, Rik

Answer 5

I know your need to not say depression I fought it for years. But if you have a problem with being diagnosed and going on meds you need to get some counseling. If you go on meds it may help to go away quicker.

I am sorry you are feeling so sad and that you lost your family members. I know what you are going through. in the last three years I have lost both my parents. one suddenly and one due to illness. We are coming up on the anniversary for my father the first aniversary in 25 days I am still counting the days since both deaths.

you really need to go some where you can work it out. and some times it is easier to do with and unbiased listener. who can ask the right questions to make you deal with the problems you are having.

Answer 6

Yes this is for sure a funk. Sounds like your hubby isn't very supportive. I love on how well adjusted our male population is and how they feel the monies of house wholed should be spent. OK enough about the truly screwed up people. On to the aware. You might try some tanning for starters. Not only will you look healthy but it will pull you out of the sad, that comes with winter. Vitamins B-12&6 will boost you up when you are down. As for getting on with life after death I DON'T BELIEVE there is a herb or vitamin that will help with that but TIME. Time to heal the loss. You are in mourning and I am so sorry for your loss. My mom,sister,grandmother and dad all died with in 6 months of each other. All in a 6 months period. I am still in mourning and its going on 3yrs. I think it was the shock of one right after another didn't give me time to mourn them as individuals. You need to change your mind thought as for socializing. Grin and bare it method. Sooner or later it will turn in to joy instead of work to go out. Try not to isolate yourself, this will make you worse. You must fight the feeling of wanting to stay in bed and hope the world will go away. It won't whether your part of it or not. Keeping up with the exercise is great. I am proud of you! This is not an easy task. As for the funk its time that will help. If your not feeling better with time then maybe its time to go to the doctor and let him give you a little boost to help you out. Good Luck.

Answer 7

You've had a rough time! And hubby isn't helping either: In fact, he may be part of the problem since he seems more interested in his wallet than in your health.

I seem to remember hearing that Saint John's Wort is supposed to be helpful for this sort of thing. But in order to really get out of this funk (as you aptly put it), you may need to literally get out.

For a while I lived with a guy who turned out to be more interested in having a live-in housekeeper than a wife. And I was miserable. When I left him and got back out on my own, things were tight monetarily- but I felt a whole lot better.

Good luck, whatever you do!

Answer 8

Your wallowing in your mortality. The deaths aren't about your friends and relatives. Its about your fear of dying. Seek spiritual guidance. I'm not talking about joining a religious group. Find out who you are and why your here. That will give you the perspective you need to handle someone leaving.

Answer 9

go to a room alone lock the door to where no one can interupt you.. now kneel down on your knee and begin to talk to GOD . have a conversation with him as if he was sitting right next to you.PRAY. let it all out tell him how you feel, what you want, bare all he knows anyway.. cry, laugh, scream whatever you feel like. then when you feel you have let it all out .stand up brush yourself off and go about your task and wait for him to deliver your answers. it won't happen over night but continue to have daily conversations with GOD as much as you want to and as often as you can. believe me one morning you will wake and be a brand new person.. be patient things will change in GODS time not yours.. remember this P.U.S.H. Pray Until Something Happens.

Answer 10

We all go through these things.,
Have you tried Valarian w\ St John's Wort.? It works!
>failing that,,,get new Husband.<