HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR LACK OF SELF CONFIDENCE

Confidence can be described as a belief in one's ability to succeed. Striking a healthy balance can be challenging. Too much of it and you can come off as cocky and stumble into unforeseen obstacles, but having too little can prevent you from taking risks and seizing opportunities—in school, at work, in your social life, and beyond.

Low self-esteem or lack of confidence , can be deeply rooted, with origins in traumatic childhood experiences such as prolonged separation from parent figures, neglect, or emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. In later life, self-esteem can be undermined by ill health, negative life events such as losing a job or getting divorced, deficient or frustrating relationships, and a general sense of lack of control. This sense of lack of control may be especially marked in victims of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or victims of discrimination on the grounds of religion, culture, race, sex, or sexual orientation.

Signs

Need to Explain

The need to explain actions is one of the signs of a lack of self confidence. Mistakes happen to everyone, but those who have self confidence issues may feel that they have to give reasons, according to M. Farouk Radwan on Counseling Mom blog. People who lack confidence in themselves may also feel the need to explain decisions, even if they are successful.

Blaming Others

When people chronically complain and blame others, they may be suffering from a lack of self confidence. This takes the responsibility off the person who does the complaining and puts it on those they are complaining about. The complainer with low self esteem becomes the victim.

Immediate Excuses

When criticized, the person who lacks self confidence may immediately make excuses. More confident people will listen to the criticism and decide later whether or not it is constructive, according to Radwan. The need to make excuses shows the person's desire to keep people from thinking he is worthless, according to the Solid Self Confidence Program.

Defensiveness

When a person has defensive body language, such as crossing the arms or legs, she may be exhibiting a lack of self confidence by shutting others out. The gesture of closing off shows anxiety and discomfort in the environment.

Needing Acceptance

People who lack self confidence often need the approval of others to feel validated, according to Selfesteemawareness.com. If others accept the person who lacks confidence, then she must be okay. Not getting that approval or receiving criticism is frustrating and drives the level of self confidence even lower. To change this, the person suffering from confidence problems needs to realize that not everyone will approve of her actions or be pleased with her decisions

Unable to Enjoy Success

Some people's self esteem is so low they drive themselves to overachievement then fail to see that their ability was what brought success. They may consider themselves lucky rather than competent, according to the Self Esteem Institute. They lack confidence in their own judgment, and they expect disapproval.

Fear of Change

A lack of self confidence can also motivate people to stay in unsatisfying situations. They may stay in a bad relationship or job that isn't right for them because of a fear of change. The lack of confidence to make good decisions for change keeps them in negative environments.

Negativity

When someone suffers from low self esteem, he may become pessimistic and critical of all situations. He takes his negative feelings out on family, friends and coworkers, and lacks the ability to be optimistic.

Fear of Future

Many sufferers from low self confidence worries about the future and what might happen, according to Solveyourproblem.com. They lack the ability to enjoy the present because they're so worried about the bad things that might happen.

Shame And Need for Perfection

People who lack self confidence may expect perfection and feel shame when they don't achieve it. They feel that they will please others if they are perfect. Shame drives them to look, act or speak a certain way to achieve perfection.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world.Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When lack of confidence   is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering the mental and physical symptoms.

ARGENTUM NITRICUM 200—Argentum nitricum is best adapted to withered up and dried constitutions , especially when associated with unusual or long continued mental exertion. Anxiety is the leading mental nature of Argentum nitricum patients. They are nervous, impulsive, hurried, yet timid and anxious. Impulsive, wants to do things in a hurry. A mental peculiarity is one of anticipation , apprehension and fear, when ready to go to church diarrhea sets in. Melancholic. Loss of ambition. Believes that all his undertakings will fail. Weeps, says he is lost beyond hope. They fear crowds, heights, flying in airplanes, high buildings etc.

AURUM METALLICUM 30---Aurum met is best suited to persons who are low-spirited and weak memory. They feel that their life is hopelessness. Feeling of self condemnation and utter worthlessness.  They go into depression easily due to loss of love.  They disgust their life and thoughts of suicide. Talks of committing suicide, but great fear of death.

BARYTA CARBONICA 30—Baryta carb is also considered for lack of self confidence due to shyness. They manifest inferiority complex from childhood to the end of life. They are reserved, criticized, fearful and hides from strangers. They are dependent on others , cannot take any decisions. Baryta carb patients are backward acts childish, emotionally immature.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM  200—Lycopodium is one of the best remedies for lack of self confidence and it is more adapted to intellectually keen persons who have weak muscular power , lack of vital heat, circulation poor, it seems to stand still with cold, numb limbs or numbness may appear in spots. Lycopodium persons have loss of self  confidence . They have poor self –esteem, suffering from a self criticizing nature. Constant fear of breaking down under stress. They cannot bear to see anything new.Averse to undertake new things due to fear of failure , yet goes through with ease. Great anxiety as if about to die. Lycopodium patients always suffer from flatulent complaints. They prefer hot food and drinks. Thery have a special craving for sweets.

STAPHYSAGRIA  30—Staphysagria is another effective medicine for lack of self confidence. This mental nature is mainly due to constant humiliation , suppressed or reserved anger, sexual abuse or some physical trauma. Great indignation about things done by others or by himself, grieves  about the consequences. Humiliation, deep guilt and shame. Believes he will lose his fortune , his wife will leave him. Staphysagria patients are very sensitive as to what others say about her. They are sensitive emotionally and physically. Want of self control.

SILICEA 200---Silicea is also an effective remedy for loss of self confidence with for those persons who are timid and dreads failure. They are nervous and excitable and sensitive to all impressions. They have a weeping mood.