Insomnia -
Homeopathic Treatment Considerations

Insomnia is not a single night or even several nights of disturbed sleep, but a persistent pattern of short-sleeping which leaves the sufferer feeling un-rested and worn out. Most people who complain of Insomnia do in fact get some sleep, but clearly not enough. The causes of Insomnia are usually emotional; anxiety, depression, grief, or too much excitement. However, problems such as heart or lung disease, prostate problems, discomfort during pregnancy or a food allergy can also contribute to Insomnia.

Insomnia has been treated by homeopathy.

Insomnia requires detailed specific prescribing of the "right" homeopathic remedy.

Trial and error or shotgun prescribing does not work, and therefore we don't recommend self-medication. In fact, self-medication will complicate the overall symptom picture.

Below are only some of the remedies we may prescribe, please note how important the individual symptom picture is. Only when all symptoms, aggravation or amelioration are taken into consideration can a specific homeopathic remedy be selected. A further consideration is given to the potency of the remedy.

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Homeopathic Treatment Considerations:

Coffea - Mind is overactive as a result of good or bad news and is unable to switch off.
Lycopodium - Mind is very active at bedtime, going over and over work done during the day. The person is aware of dreaming a lot, talking and laughing in their sleep, waking at around 4:00 am.
Nux - Sleeplessness due to great mental strain, over-indulgence in food or alcohol, or withdrawal from alcohol or sleeping tablets. The person wakes around 3 or 4 am and then falls asleep just as it is time to get up. Person also experiences nightmares and is irritable during the day.
Rhus tox - Person cannot sleep, is irritable, restless and walks about. There is no physical pain or discomfort involved in the inability to sleep.

NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this website is accurate and current. We do not recommend self-medication, the information herein is not designed to replace the expert and individual medical advice provided by your Homeopath.