HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR MENTAL ILLNESS IN CHILDREN
Mental
illness in children can be hard for parents to identify. As a result, many
children who could benefit from treatment don't get the help they need.
Understand the warning signs of mental illness in children and how you can help
your child cope.
It's
typically up to the adults in a child's life to identify whether the child has
a mental health concern. Unfortunately, many adults don't know the signs and
symptoms of mental illness in children.
Even if
you know the red flags, it can be difficult to distinguish signs of a problem
from normal childhood behavior. You might reason that every child displays some
of these signs at some point. And children often lack the vocabulary or
developmental ability to explain their concerns.
Concerns
about the stigma associated with mental illness, the use of certain
medications, and the cost or logistical challenges of treatment might also
prevent parents from seeking care for a child who has a suspected mental
illness.
Children
can develop all of the same mental health conditions as adults, but sometimes
express them differently. For example, depressed children will often show more
irritability than depressed adults, who more typically show sadness.
Children
can experience a range of mental health conditions, including:
Anxiety disorders. Children who have
anxiety disorders — such as obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic
stress disorder, social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder — experience
anxiety as a persistent problem that interferes with their daily activities.
Some
worry is a normal part of every child's experience, often changing from one
developmental stage to the next. However, when worry or stress make it hard for
a child to function normally, an anxiety disorder should be considered.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD). This condition typically includes symptoms in three
categories: difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.
Some children with ADHD have symptoms in all of these categories, while others
may have symptoms in only one.
Autism spectrum disorder
(ASD). Autism spectrum disorder is a serious developmental
disorder that appears in early childhood — usually before age 3. Though
symptoms and severity vary, ASD always affects a child's ability to communicate
and interact with others.
Eating disorders. Eating
disorders — such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder
— are serious, even life-threatening, conditions. Children can become so
preoccupied with food and weight that they focus on little else.
Mood disorders. Mood
disorders — such as depression and bipolar disorder — can cause a child to feel
persistent feelings of sadness or extreme mood swings much more severe than the
normal mood swings common in many people.
Schizophrenia. This
chronic mental illness causes a child to lose touch with reality (psychosis).
Schizophrenia most often appears in the late teens through the 20s
Symptoms—
Mood changes. Look
for feelings of sadness or withdrawal that last at least two weeks or severe
mood swings that cause problems in relationships at home or school.
Intense feelings. Be
aware of feelings of overwhelming fear for no reason — sometimes with a racing
heart or fast breathing — or worries or fears intense enough to interfere with
daily activities.
Behavior changes. These
includes drastic changes in behavior or personality, as well as dangerous or
out-of-control behavior. Fighting frequently, using weapons and expressing a
desire to badly hurt others also are warning signs.
Difficulty concentrating. Look
for signs of trouble focusing or sitting still, both of which might lead to
poor performance in school.
Unexplained weight loss. A
sudden loss of appetite, frequent vomiting or use of laxatives might indicate
an eating disorder.
Physical symptoms. Compared
with adults, children with a mental health condition may develop headaches and
stomachaches rather than sadness or anxiety.
Physical harm. Sometimes
a mental health condition leads to self-injury, also called self-harm. This is
the act of deliberately harming your own body, such as cutting or burning
yourself. Children with a mental health condition also may develop suicidal
thoughts or actually attempt suicide.
Substance abuse. Some
kids use drugs or alcohol to try to cope with their feelings.
HOMOEOPATHIC
REMEDIES
Homoeopathic remedies are
found to be very effective for curing the mental illness of children, without
any side effects. Some of the important remedies are given below
ANTIM. CRUDE 200- Antim crud is a very well indicated medicine in children who
are unusually abusive. The child is excessively irritable and crossed. Any
attempt to please the child fails. Nothing seems to satisfy the child. There is
much brooding and the child doesn’t want to speak. The child gets angry when
someone looks at him. Antim crud may be prescribed in children who are
extremely short tempered without any relevant cause.
ARSENICUM ABLB 200- Intense anxiety with great restlessness.
Fears something terrible will happen.He is worse during night. Very chilly ,
exact and fault finding. He is meticulously tidy
CHAMOMILLA 200-Chamomilla is an excellent
medicine in cases of extreme abusiveness in children. The child may be
extremely restless and may cry continuously. The child keeps demanding one
thing after the other and refuses when given. There may be temper tantrum on
every little thing. The child cannot tolerate if anyone tries to speak to him.
The child may be extremely abusive and complaining. The child cannot take no
for an answer and may keep moaning continuously because he is being refused
things that he demands. Chamomilla may be given in children who get
extremely abusive and violent when anyone interrupts him.
ARGENTUM NITRICUM 30- This is one of the most important
medicines for anxiety related disorders
The patient is very nervous and impulsive by nature; extremely hurried in whatever he does. He dreads situations that may cause him anxiety and tries to avoid getting into such situations. Multiple phobias such as fear of darkness, evil, fear of heights, tall buildings, of passing certain places, etc. anticipatory anxiety which causes diarrhea before any important event or function. Intense apprehension and worry about trifling matters. All this anxiety causes much brain fag and the patient feels as if time passes too slowly. Physical symptoms of anxiety very marked such as trembling of hands and feet, palpitations in the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness and fainting, dryness of mouth, stammering, excessive sweating, etc.
The patient is very nervous and impulsive by nature; extremely hurried in whatever he does. He dreads situations that may cause him anxiety and tries to avoid getting into such situations. Multiple phobias such as fear of darkness, evil, fear of heights, tall buildings, of passing certain places, etc. anticipatory anxiety which causes diarrhea before any important event or function. Intense apprehension and worry about trifling matters. All this anxiety causes much brain fag and the patient feels as if time passes too slowly. Physical symptoms of anxiety very marked such as trembling of hands and feet, palpitations in the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness and fainting, dryness of mouth, stammering, excessive sweating, etc.
CINA 200-Cina is another indicated remedy in
children who are abusiveness. The child may be very cross and irritable and
hates when touched. Children who don’t want to be carried, talked to or
touched. They may turn away from strangers. The child bores his face in his
mother’s lap and cries incessantly. Here again, the child desires many things
but rejects everything when offered. Cina may be prescribed in children who
suffer from worm infestations.
HYOSCYAMUS 200--Hyoscyamus is a very well indicated
remedy in abusiveness in children. The child may be very quarrelsome and
abusive. He may hurl verbal abuses at everyone around him. There may be
constant grumbling and muttering due to irritation. The child may be extremely
impatient and talkative. Hyocyamus may be prescribed when the child make fun of
other children and is extremely insulting. There may be an unusual tendency to find
fault. There is much dejection and despair. The child may be insensitive to
others feelings.
NATRUM MUR 200-Natrum Mur is useful in cases of
abusive children who are extremely weepy and cross. They refuse to be consoled
and weep more on consolation. The child is generally well behaved and may be
suppressed for a long time. Due to prolonged suppression, there may piling up
of the emotions. Suddenly, the child just explodes with angry bouts. The
child prefers to be left alone to cry. There is much awkwardness and hasty
behaviour. Natrum mur is effective when the child gets irritated
with trifle things.
CALCAREA CARB 200- It is another effective remedy. 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.
Bores others by repeatedly describing his ailments
GELSEMIUM 200- Another important remedy for this
condition. Anxiety due to fright, fear, emotions, exciting news , or forth coming
examinations and interview .Stage fright
LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM 200--Intense fear of going in public places and performing in
public. The patient dreads public appearance even if his profession demands it.
Intense fear of not being able to perform well and fear of negative evaluation
by others. Anticipatory anxiety is marked and there is total loss of self
confidence. Constant apprehension and fear of breaking down under stress. The
patient is unable to sleep due to the happenings during the day. Anxiety
about forth coming events
PHOSPHORUS 200- 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. 30-
Anxiety after bad news or an emotional upset. The patient is weepy , touchy and
needs company
SEPIA 20- Anxious towards evening. Dreads to be
alone. Indifferent to those loved best. Averse to occupation , to family. Very
sad. Weeps when telling symptoms
SILICEA 200--It's
frequently used for generalized anxiety disorders, social phobias and specific
phobias. Generally very nervous and timid patients who are afraid of stressful
situations like public performances and exams, etc. They startle from the
slightest noise due to nervousness. Marked anticipatory anxiety is an important
feature of this drug
TUBERCULINUM 200- Tuberculinum
is suitable when the child is restless who seek constant stimulation or
change. It helps in reducing destructive behavior, irritability, and feeling of
dissatisfaction.
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS 200- Thuja is one of the very good remedies
for generalized anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive neurosis. The
patient generally gets anxious over trifles and cannot concentrate on whatever
he does. He has many fixed ideas and he finds it difficult to get rid of them.
Social phobia is also commonly seen in these patients who begin to get nervous
and get twitching on being approached by strangers. Overall a very good drug
for controlling anxiety states.
SYPHILINUM 200-- An important feature of Syphilinum patients is that they repeatedly wash their hands and they feel compelled to do so in order to relieve their anxiety. Marked fear of night time, the patient dreads the approach of night. There is intense anxiety and a constant feeling that he may go insane
SYPHILINUM 200-- An important feature of Syphilinum patients is that they repeatedly wash their hands and they feel compelled to do so in order to relieve their anxiety. Marked fear of night time, the patient dreads the approach of night. There is intense anxiety and a constant feeling that he may go insane
VERATRUM ALBUM 200-Veartrum Album is an indicated
remedy in children who throw temper tantrums. There may be extreme mood swings
and crankiness may alternate with a submissive behavior. The child may scream
and curse when angry. Veratrum alb may be prescribed in children who get
physically violent when angry. There may be an unusual tendency to tear or cut
things during bouts of anger. The child may sit in an awkward position
and become totally incommunicable.
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