A Homeopathic Approach to Anxiety
Anxiety has a way of unsettling even the calmest heart. Those who have lived through it understand how it can cloud the mind and tighten the chest. Anxiety can present as waves of panic or breathlessness, or in a quieter way that lingers beneath the surface, a low-level unease that leaves a person feeling off balance and on edge without knowing why.
Anxiety has become one of the most common health challenges I see, not only in my clients but also in friends, family, and in the animals I love. In the rush of modern life, where our nervous systems are constantly overstimulated, it is easy to lose touch with the steady rhythm of calm that our bodies are designed to return to. The constant pace of society leaves little space for stillness, and our bodies, minds, and hormones respond accordingly.
For women, anxiety often appears as one of the earliest signs of hormonal change, or dysregulation. I see it often during perimenopause and menopause, when shifts in hormones ripple through the nervous system. It is heartbreaking to me how frequently women in this stage of life are prescribed long-term medication for anxiety or depression, when what their bodies truly need is support for hormonal regulation and balance. Homeopathy offers a gentle yet profound way to restore that balance by addressing the root cause rather than suppressing symptoms.
A Holistic Approach to Healing Anxiety
In my practice, I view anxiety as both a physical and energetic imbalance. Homeopathy, when chosen with care, meets the body where it is, whether that is sleepless worry, heart palpitations, restlessness, or that deep sense of unease that sits just beneath the surface. Remedies such as Ignatia amara, Aconitum napellus, and Arsenicum album can bring remarkable relief when carefully matched to the individual’s emotional picture.
Alongside this, long-term balance of the nervous system often deepens when we include mindful, grounding practices in our daily lives. Gentle movement, yoga, time in nature, conscious breathing, or simply walking by the ocean without distraction all help to bring the system back into regulation. These moments of connection invite the body to remember its natural rhythm and complement the deep work that homeopathy initiates.
Anxiety and the Heart of Grief: Lulu’s Story
I have witnessed homeopathy’s impact not only in people but also in my own beautiful fur-babies. When my dog Lulu lost her brother Sam, her grief was devastating. She would pace, pant, and cry. Her anxiety was palpable, and her heartbreak felt as deep as mine and my husband’s, which, let me tell you, was some of the worst grief we have ever lived through. We knew how bad it was for her which was so hard for us to watch.
In the early days of grief, Aconitum napellus 200C is often the perfect remedy for acute distress, fear, or panic that follows a shock or fright. It is one I frequently turn to for both people and animals in that initial stage when the system is overwhelmed.
For Lulu, however, it was Arsenicum album 200C that truly helped her when nothing else could calm her restless, frantic anxiety, especially at night. She would stand next to our bed at night panting with breathlessness and distress, crying out for help. Within just a few days, I began to see her body soften and her breathing settle. As the intensity of her panic subsided and her grief deepened into quiet sadness, Ignatia 200C became her steady support. Over time, her nervous system settled. She began to sleep peacefully again. Her sparkle returned. She could rest in her body once more.
Lulu’s shift was not only evident to me, but I could not believe how many of our family and friends commented on the difference in her energy and the return of her joy.
Watching Lulu heal reminded me that anxiety, at its core, is a state of disconnection from safety, from rhythm, from self. Healing begins when we restore connection.
Coming Home to Calm
Homeopathy can offer profound transformation for those experiencing anxiety. It works with the body’s own intelligence to bring about balance, often shifting patterns that have been held for years. When we pair this with conscious living, slowing down, breathing deeply, connecting with nature, and allowing space for rest, we nurture the nervous system and support the long-term regulation that true healing requires.
If you are experiencing anxiety, whether related to hormonal changes, stress, grief, or simply the pace of life, know that your body holds an innate capacity to heal. With the right support, that balance can return.
• Aconitum napellus 200C → For acute panic, fright, or shock that unsettles the entire system. Often accompanied by heart palpitations and breathlessness.
A Final Reflection
Do not let anxiety steal your joy.
One of the things I often teach is that day to day, it can feel as though nothing is changing, yet when you look back, everything is different. Healing is the cumulative effect of moving in the right direction. That is what brings lasting results.
Speaking from my own experience, as someone who lived for many years with extreme anxiety, claustrophobia, and panic, I now live in a state of calm. That does not mean I never experience anxiety, but I feel empowered and in control when it arises, and I have the tools I need to return to calm.
A deep yogic teaching I return to often is that this too shall pass. In moments of anxiety, it is common to feel as though it never will, that you will remain in that state forever. Returning to the breath and remembering this too shall pass can help shift you from a place of distress to one where you feel more grounded, safe, and at peace.
If anxiety feels prevalent in your life and you are ready for support in finding balance and calm, I invite you to book an appointment. Together, we can create a plan to support your body’s natural capacity to heal.
In Health