Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety

Anxiety is an apprehension of danger and dread accompanied by restlessness, tension and dyspnea unattached to a clearly identifiable stimulus.

Aconitum nap. (One dose only): Acute anxiety with agonising terrors and fear of death. Frequent palpitations. The patient is inconsolable and restless.

Anacardium ori. (One dose only): Anxiety vanishes on eating.

Argentum nit. (One dose only): Anticipatory anxiety with diarrhoea. Hurried, irritable, nervous and lacking in self-confidence.

Arsenicum alb. (One dose only): Intense anxiety with great restlessness. Fears something terrible will happen. He is worse during the night and after midnight. Very chilly, exact and fault finding. He is meticulously tidy.

Borax (One dose only): Anxiety leading to nausea with fear of downward motion. He is worse until 11 p.m.

Bryonia alba (One dose only): Anxious about business even though seriously ill.

Calcarea carb. (One dose only): The patient thinks that he has done something wrong. He feels uneasy and anxious with palpitations. Fears loss of reason. Desperate of life. Fears insanity. Makes others bored by repeatedly describing ailments.

Carbo veg. (One dose only): Anxiety is worse felt lying in the bed with eyes closed.

Causticum (One dose only): Anxiety worse in the evening due to apprehension.

Gelsemium (One dose only): Anxiety due to fright, fear, emotions, exciting news or forthcoming examination and interview.

Ignatia amara (One dose only): Anxiety due to any grief.

Lachesis (One dose only): Nocturnal attacks of anxiety. Cramps in legs from fear.

Lycopodium (One dose only): Anxiety with lack of confidence. The patient is unable to sleep due to the happenings during the day. Anxiety about forthcoming events.

Manganum acet. (One dose only): Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music lessens the anxiety.

Natrium mur. (One dose only): Anxious about everything, even have anxious dreams.

Phosphorus (One dose only): Very restless patients who are sensitive. They need security and constant reassurance. Anxious, restless and nervous due to the fear of darkness, thunder, alone or dying.

Pulsatilla nig. (One dose only): Anxiety after bad news or an emotional upset. The patient is weepy, touchy and needs company.

Sepia (One dose only): Anxious towards evening. Dreads to be alone, indifferent to those loved best.

Sulphur (One dose daily): Anxiety is worse felt in the morning with pro fuse sweating and fainting spells.