Grief is something that everyone will experience in their lives. It is the process that we go through when we suffer a significant loss. There are 5 known stages of grief and these are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. We may experience a wide range of emotions, which can change from one minute to the next and just when we think we are ok, something will bring a surge of sadness. It may also affect our ability to sleep and our appetite. There are no shortcuts to grief, it is something that we have to move through, but the good news is that homeopathy can be a great support through this process. Here are some of the top remedies for the early stages of grief.
Ignatia
People needing this remedy will likely be in a highly emotional state and be crying a lot. They can sometimes be described as ‘hysterical’. However, they may also try to control their tears and be stoic. They may be crying one minute and laughing the next. They may laugh when they ought to be serious. They may have the sensation of a lump in their throat and sigh a lot. They will want to be alone and be worse from consolation. They will be worse from odors, tobacco and coffee and better for warmth, pressure and from swallowing.
Natrum Muriaticum
Nat Mur shares some similarities with Ignatia; however Nat Mur are more introverted. They will prefer to cry alone if they are able to cry at all. They may cry involuntarily on hearing music or watching a film. Like Ignatia, they will be worse from consolation. Nat Mur is made from salt and people needing this remedy will crave salt and salty things, such as crisps. They will be worse from the heat of the sun.
Pulsatilla
People needing this remedy will be very weepy and needy. They will feel forsaken and abandoned and will desire company and consolation. They will be thirst less.
Phosphoric acid
The person needing Phos-Ac will be in a state of prostration and weakness. They will be apathetic and indifferent. They will have an aversion to talking and be slow in their speech. There will be a hopelessness about them. Another clue to this remedy will be a craving for fizzy drinks.
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