Homeopathic remedies and homeopathy treatment for depression.
Depression is a state/form of mood disorder. The mood disorders are so called because their main feature is an abnormality of affect or mood. Episodes of clinically disturbed mood can be divided in to manic and depressive phases. Depression may be mild and influenced by daily activities, or severe.
Symptoms of depression
Hopelessness
Low mood
Helplessness
Reduced energy
Appetite disturbance
Constipation
Loss of libido or low libido
Insomnia or sleep disturbances
Low self esteem
Suicidal thoughts or suicidal tendencies
Tension
Guilt
Loss of interest
Apprehension
Phobias or unusual fear
Pessimism
Amenorrhea
Self deprecation
Retardation of speech
Lethargy
Loss of enjoyment in life
Delusion state
Ideas of worthlessness
Diagnostic criteria for depression
Depressed mood almost every day
Markedly reduced interest or pleasure in all
Significant weight loss or weight gain when not dieting
No organic cause
No delusion or hallucinations in absence of mood symptoms for as long as 2 weeks during the course of the illness.
Not superimposed on schizophrenia or other psychosis.
Depression Treatment
In the treatment of depression cause of depression has to be finding out.
Homeopathic treatment of depression – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat depression but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for depression treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, condition, sensation and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below for depression treatment:
Aurum Met – depression with suicidal tendency
Gelsemium – depression from heat, due to impotence
Caladium – depression due to impotence
Crotolus – depression with debility, faintness and aching in iliac region.
Ammonium Carb – depression of spirits, with weeping tendency and anxiety
Agnus Cast – depression of vital powers with general debility.
Acid Phos – depression extreme indifference and apathy.
Digitalis – depression along with palpitation
Zincum – depression with skin ailments
Allopathic treatment of Depression - Treatment is available by medication especially tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs, and mood stabilizers.
Other methods of treatment for depression include – Hydrotherapy, Relaxation therapy, Massage therapy, Acupressure, Psycho therapy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Yoga therapy etc.
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