Grief

Grief is a natural reaction to loss.

Because it is a reflection of what we love, it can be all-encompassing and we can feel like we are drowning in the endless waves of grief that come over us.

Coping with the loss of a child, family member, partner, friend, pet, job or perhaps empty nest syndrome may be one of the hardest challenges we face. Although loss is understood as a natural part of life, we can become overcome by shock, confusion, loneliness, and anger leading to prolonged periods of depression and sadness.

Grief is a universal emotion; there is no right or wrong way to experience it, and all losses are significant.

How can Homeopathy help?

Conventional support for symptoms associated with the grieving process usually involves sedatives or anti-depressants. But these tend to simply mask the issues and may lead to unwanted side effects or even a dependency on medication.

Homeopathy offers a safe and gentle option, providing support for the toughest of times whether it’s acute or chronic grief.

It can’t bring back what we mourn, but it can help to stimulate our ability to process the loss, accept and honor it, and allow us to gently step into a life post-loss.

The loss of my father in 2021 is one of the toughest things I’ve had to face and I am beyond thankful that Homeopathy has gently brought me back to feeling the joy and purpose in life again.

If you struggle with grief please reach out for an appointment, you can move through the thick fog of grief to find your inner joy again.

In the meantime here are a few of the many remedies that I use for grief:

Ignatia: This remedy is good when a person’s acute response to grief is to weep. There is sobbing and tremendous emotional sensitivity. The person will often sigh out loud and have difficulty taking a deep breath.

Natrium muriaticum: When the person’s response to grief is irritable outbursts over small things, this could be a good remedy. These people will not cry in front of others at all or perhaps feel like they would like to cry and it won’t come. They need to be alone to cry as they are very private.

Causticum: When there is long-lasting grief and a feeling of injustice in the world. The person may be easily brought to tears over the smallest of things and are overly sympathetic. They often feel hopeless and despondent.