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Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) refers to a state of uneasiness, being worried all the time and general fearfulness that impacts daily life activities. If these symptoms last for more than six months, it’s an indication of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The symptoms include anxiety, worries about everyday things, restlessness, irritability, headache, trembling, palpitations, fatigue, hot flushes, sweating, frequent urination, difficulty in concentration, shortness of breath, difficulty in falling asleep and trouble swallowing food or sensation of a lump in the throat.
The homeopathic mode of treatment is of great help for patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Homeopathic medicines can effectively manage symptoms of this disorder and gradually work to overcome this condition in the long run. The homeopathic medicines for generalised anxiety disorder provide natural treatment of anxiety as the medicines are sourced from natural substances. In the modern system of medicine, anti-anxiety medicines and antidepressants are used to treat generalised anxiety disorder. This may offer help on a short-term basis but does not permanently cure this condition. These medicines are also known to cause many side effects as well. Homeopathic medicines have zero side effects and heal this condition in a natural way.
Constitutional treatment
Homeopathic medicines for generalised anxiety disorder are prescribed as per constitution of the person, customized to suit his/her unique requirements. This means the medicines are selected based on the person’s emotional, psychological and physical make-up that makes their personality. These constitutional homeopathic remedies for generalised anxiety disorder go to the root of the problem and stimulate the body’s inbuilt healing mechanism to cure the condition in the most natural way. The results, however, vary from case to case as per the intensity of the problem. Whether the condition can be cured or only managed symptomatically depends on case severity.
Biphasic treatment
Homeopathy treats generalised anxiety disorder in two phases. In the initial phase, these medicines help to manage acute symptoms of this disorder. On getting a control over acute symptoms, the second phase of treatment is begun. The second phase treatment works at a deep psychological level to overcome this condition from its root. With a complete course of well-selected homeopathic remedies, most cases of generalised anxiety disorder having mild to moderate intensity recover entirely. In severe cases, help from conventional medicine should be taken, as homeopathy has its limitations in handling severe cases and its use is not recommended in such cases.
Safe medicines with no side effects
Homeopathy is a natural healing science to treat multiple health issues, including generalised anxiety disorder. Homeopathic medicines are entirely safe to use and do not cause any adverse effects in any case. Besides being safe, an additional advantage of using these medicines is that they never cause any dependency at all and can be easily stopped on achieving results.
Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
The leading homeopathic medicines for generalised anxiety disorder are Aconite, Arsenic Album, Kali Phos, Argentum Nitricum, Phosphorus and Coffea Cruda.
1. Aconite – For Anxiety With Restlessness
Aconite is a very beneficial medicine for generalised anxiety disorder where the prominent symptom is anxiety with marked restlessness. This makes the person do everything hastily. It is attended with trembling and shaking of the body. There is also attending fear of death. The anxiety that comes in crowded places and while crossing the streets also points towards the use of this medicine. Aconite is one of the best herbal remedies for anxiety disorder when the patient experiences acute, sudden, and violent attacks of anxiety and panic attacks with numbness / tingling in fingers / arms. Open air makes the patient feel better. Increased thirst for large quantities of cold water during the anxiety attack is a very important pointer towards the use of this medicine.
When to use Aconite?
This medicine is the best choice to manage generalised anxiety disorder cases with anxiety, restlessness, trembling, fear of death, and sudden panic attacks.
How to use Aconite?
To begin with, one may take Aconite 30C once or twice a day. Higher potencies can be used as well but only under a homeopath’s supervision.
2. Arsenic Album – For Anxiety Worse At Night
Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Album is another remedy of great help when a patient has worsening anxiety at night, especially after midnight. This is accompanied by restlessness that makes the patient continually change position. Besides, there is excessive weakness. A constricted feeling may be felt in the chest. Arsenic Album is the most prominent medicine for anxiety about health, about the future, and about others. Certain fears, like that of catching some infection, death, something happening to near and dear ones and financial loss, can be present. Fear is accompanied by cold sweating.
When to use Arsenic Album?
This medicine is of great use to deal with generalised anxiety disorder where a person has marked anxiety attacks at night, mostly after midnight, with restlessness, weakness, and constriction in chest region. It proves highly effective in cases of anxiety about health, about the future, and anxiety about others.
How to use Arsenic Album?
This medicine can be taken once a day in 30C power.
3. Kali Phos – For Anxiety With Sad Mood, Nervousness And Fears
This medicine is highly effective for cases of anxiety with sad/low mood, nervousness, and many types of fears. Fears like that of crowds or fear of being left alone predominate. Palpitations may attend anxiety. Along with the above symptoms, excessive weakness may also be present. Those needing this medicine take a lot of stress and are also worried about different things. This medicine is also well indicated to manage psychological issues that occur due to some grief, fright, or strong emotions.
When to use Kali Phos?
This medicine should be considered to manage anxiety attended with a sad, gloomy mood, nervousness, fears, and excessive weakness. It is very well suited, especially to those who are under constant stress.
How to use Kali Phos?
This medicine is highly preferred in 6X potency which can be utilized three to four times a day.
4. Argentum Nitricum – For anticipatory anxiety
Argentum Nitricum is the top medicine for anxiety attacks arising out of anticipation, means a feeling of excitement or overthinking about something that is about to happen in the near future. As for example, there may be anxiety before a family function to be held in a few days or anxiety about some travelling plans coming up. The anxiety disappears as soon as the person reaches the function or sits in the vehicle to reach their travelling destination in the above situations respectively. The anxiety in almost all patients who need this medicine is attended by troublesome fear and diarrhea. Other important symptoms that need to be mentioned for the use of homeopathic medicine Argentum Nitricum are irritability, nervousness, and impulsiveness. This makes the affected person walk very rapidly and constantly till fatigue sets in.
When to use Argentum Nitricum?
This medicine should be highly preferred to manage anxiety from anticipation, i.e. overthinking about some events that are about to take place in future.
How to use Argentum Nitricum?
One may take Argentum Nitricum 30C once a day.
5. Phosphorus – For Anxiety with Palpitations, Restlessness and Sweating on Forehead
Phosphorus is well suited to persons who suffer anxiety accompanied by palpitations, restlessness, and excessive sweating on the forehead. They always overthinks that something bad and terrible is going to happen. They may have a heated sensation in their head along with the above complaints.
When to use Phosphorus?
Its use is recommended to treat anxiety along with palpitations, restlessness and much sweating on forehead.
How to use Phosphorus?
It is advised to use Phosphorus 30C once a day.
6. Coffea Cruda – For Anxiety with Sleeplessness
This medicine is well-indicated for anxiety attended with sleeplessness. The mind is full of constant thoughts in those requiring this medicine. There is overcrowding of different ideas. This leads to restlessness and tossing from side to side in bed. There may also occur palpitations. This medicine is also indicated for waking from sleep early and difficulty in falling asleep again.
When to use Coffea Cruda?
Coffea Cruda is a top medicine to deal with anxiety issues accompanied by sleeplessness due to constant thoughts running in mind.
How to use Coffea Cruda?
Coffea Cruda can be used one to two times a day.
Cause
The exact reason behind generalised anxiety disorder is not known yet. However, it is thought to be the result of the interplay of many factors like genetics, environmental, and biological factors. Some factors like a family history of generalised anxiety disorder, some traumatic event in the past, suffering from a chronic ailment, a timid personality, and a history of child abuse are a few factors predisposing a person to generalised anxiety disorder.
Dr. I am 52 years old male from Pune, India. I feel anxious with pressure in ear, leg crams, chest shooting pains, arm pains.
I have checked for all heart problems considering all above symptoms. All reports are normal .
Please suggest me suitably. I am always fear of death.
Hi! Dr.,
I have Argentum Nitricum, and Lycopodium Clavatum symptoms which you write below.
Can you suggest me medicine for my anxiety. Which available in Pakistan.
Thanks
Hi Dr.,
I lost my mother, my brother and an aunt in a period of three days last year in December & January 2017.
Ever since then I wake up every single night three times during the night with my heart racing with panic, fear, sometime shaking and with sweaty hands and feet.
I went to a Homeopath and he prescribed Ignatia 200c which I felt happy during the day but then he switched me to Pulsatilla 30c for the following day and I felt horrible at night. Now he changed to Phosphorous 30c and I felt horrible at night as well.
I’m a little desperate now because I haven’t had normal sleep for more than 2 months. Could you please recommend something, I don’t want to have to take dangerous drugs. Thank you !
Hi sir I have anxiety disorder can be treated with homeopathic
Sir im suffering from anxiety disorder the symptoms are like headache, anger, fear of going out, worry,fear of losing control…can you suggest me how to handle panic attacks…
Sir
I am 43 years old I have been generalize anxiety disorder from 2010. I also consulted with psychiatric doctors. He prescribed me Pari CR 12.5 mg 1 tab daily for one week and also prescribed Etizola .25 mg when sorrow. It give a relief , but cannot control for about a month. My symptoms are shaking , palpitation ,nervelessly, can’t go out, can’t do any activities etc.
But Sir I think these medicine’s side effect will be worse.
Then, I would like to use homeopathy medicines for relief of GAD and for future side effect. So , please suggest me the most effective homeo medicine for my Anxiety. I will be very glad , if you suggest some Homeopathy medicines and taking mode.
M. Binoy.Meitei
I am wondering what types of treatments are available for the feeling of shortness of breath? I have been diagnosed with generlized anxiety and take nothing except an occasional half an Ativan when i cant change my thought process. This feeling of shortness of breath isn’t a constant symptom but when it strikes it becomes my focal point. I have been aware of my anxiety for about 4 years now and just want to find a safe drug free alternative to start living a worry free life.
Sir I have anxiety problem. When I have to go to office in morning then I get nausea and vomiting
Kindly help me out of this problem.
Thanks
Sir I have anxiety problem. When I have to go to office in morning or when there is meeting in office then I get nausea and vomiting. I’m taking tranquil homeopathic medicine and Dr reckwig r14 drops.
Kindly help me out of this problem.
Thanks
Amit Mehra
Hi Dr Sharma. I have been suffering from anxiety disorder for the paSt 20 years. Can homeopathy help. Vijaykohli7@gmail.com
My problem is years of anxiety neurosis turned into panic attack that grown out of proportion. I cannot control it. Anytime, anywhere, any thought or for any reason, it will occur, even it could start with a negative thought of a silly problem. I am not in a position to talk with some of my colleagues who has the practice of backstabbing for no reason due to their habit and I am getting panicked even thinking about their deeds. Even5though I have come out successful in keeping them out of my way, the symptoms are killing me some times with broken sleeps at night. I feel some relief ever since I started taking Alpha TS for two weeks, 3 times a day 10 drops each.
I was taking Alpha TS, as suggested by my elder brother, recently deceased, who was a voluntary homoeo-practitioner with charity organization. But now somebody suggested Ignatia Amara 200 is more better for this condition. BTW, I am 58 now. I would appreciate your opinion please.
Hi Dr.Sharma,
I am also a homoeopathicdoctor. My age is 70. I need your suggestion. I am a patient of hytus hernia. I am feeling fluttering in center of chest under sternum. Perhaps, the point of hernia. I have took all kind of medical checkup. There is no disease related to heart. I am taking 3 medicines as following
1-sulphur 200
2-cal carb 200
3-Lyco 200
Continuously from the last 2 months.
The second issue I want to discuss is that I was diagnosed in CT Scan Arterial Vein Calcification. An other medicine I am taking for this problem is baryta carb 6x.
Is it possible for you to help me in anyway. Kindly reply me ASAP what can I do further to get relief.
Thanks.
Dear, doctor Sharma. I am 30 years old and I believe I am suffering from generalised anxiety disorder. I am almost constantly feeling tightness around my tummy. It like constant feeling of excitement to the point where there is not reason to. It’s been getting worse for the past 2 weeks now its almost daily. We struggle financially for long time this causes arguments between me and my partner which stressing me out even more. Now I am experiencing anxiety on everything people places, I am looking for work and whenever I start looking for job I get the feeling. Sometimes I do get scared of death as well in particular I am scared of cancer. Or I am overly scared about my children getting cancer and dying. Please advise me what homeopathic remedy could help me. I ordered Nux Vomica 30cc but I am not sure it will help. This will be my first time trying homeopathy. Thank you.
Dear Dr Sharma,
I am suffering from anxiety for last many years. Difficulty in concentrating. Worry of what people think about me, can not remember words and struggle to remember what I wanted to say. Always worry and trying to think something. Want to think and recall something but unable to do that. Always tired and low energy. Please help.
Sir
I have panic, headache ,palpitation ,shaking hands Psychiatric doctor told me GAD from 2010. I don’t feel like going anywhere or meet people. Iam 41 years old, I cannot do my daily activities. I take Aconite before but don’t effect .Now I take Etizola 0.5 twice a day , I think it will be a dangerous side effect in the future, but Sir I would like to take Homeopathy medicines for GAD and also want to cure and remove from my life. Please suggest me the best medicine for Homeopathy to cure GAD.
With warm regards
M.Binoy.Meitei
I have bipolar type 1 with long cycles. In the depression cycle I developed a persistent anxiety of a constant state of generalized fear. I don’t have thoughts of worry I feel calm in mind and body expect for the feeling of fear and dread that is felt in my chest 24/7. I was helped by homeopathics to an 80% reduction of anxiety. But this second time it has only helped 30%. I stopped because the last 11 remedies over 3 months didn’t help.
Dear Doctor
I am 33 year old, and suffering from anxiety, high heart rate (120),I feel anxious when I go for interview or medical test.My blood pressure goes to 150/100, and pulse rate 130 during medical .Normally my blood pressure is 130/85. I always feel worried.
Please suggest
Regards
Sourya
my age 28 / anxiety panic with headache pain plz sir tell me best homeopathic medicine also using ignatia Q after feeling better but headache pain continues
My wife (31) has generalised anxiety ďisorder from 2010.I consulted more than one doctor but I fail to take her medicine. But she prefers homeopathy medicine.Her symptoms -anxiety from all matters -sleep lower than normal-always think helpless.
Hello Dr. Sharma,
My name is Kim Bowman. I’ve had anxiety most of my life and the past few months I feel like I’m bouncing in my body 24 hours a day with little to no sleep. Can you please recommend something for me? Thank you?