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Could any Dr. help me with fears of flying/heights?
Hi, I'm Jenny. I have severe fears of flying and death-like situations for as long as I've been alive. I'm 25 now, I can remember being 4 and afraid a tornado was following me home. i know thats off the subject of flying, just describing that have extremely irrational fears of death-like situations or tragedies. anytime i have to fly by myself (w/o someone familiar along with me) i get a very nervous feeling in the stomach, constipation follows, i can't eat, i cant sleep, i constantly look for some kind of comfort, during take off is the worst i will even cry, my heart beats a million beats a minute. once in the air i am ok unless there is turbulence. landing is not nearly as stressful for me but i am still concerned. This is so much a problem i avoid flying unless i have someone with me. id rather take a train or drive. i also have fears of complete darkness, fear of evil things at night, thinks being followed (this started after an abusive relationship a few years ago) but most all my fears originate from early childhood (all memories i have i have never been at ease). i have social anxieties though i hide them well and since everyone thinks im pretty i am able to put on a good front of self confidence. but i lack a health self-esteem. would like to be able to get out of my own head and have better communication skills and overall feel better and more at ease.If anyone has time, please i would so much appreciate your help.
Jenny
jenny57401 on 2009-05-18
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Hi ,
Please speak more about the abusive relationship, and what do you mean by 'thinks being followed' ?
Also, talk about your general behaviour with family and with people outside and also talk about your anger.
Any food cravings/aversions should be mentioned.
Sameer
Please speak more about the abusive relationship, and what do you mean by 'thinks being followed' ?
Also, talk about your general behaviour with family and with people outside and also talk about your anger.
Any food cravings/aversions should be mentioned.
Sameer
sameervermani last decade
thank you so so much for ur fast reply
when i was 16 i got into drug abuse for a short period (mostly iv drug use). the first boyfriend i had at that time stole alot of money from me because of drugs. luckily i got arrested and snapped out of it, was never addicted..only did it because friends were and im pretty easily impressioned. I formed a very close relationship with a guy afterwards upon graduation from high school and he was basically dying the later half of the relationship. spent a year in that state, very stressful. after he died i entered into a new relationship where i thought i could 'help' or 'save' him (the new guy not the dead guy). he soon became abusive and i stayed. he never hit me but would threaten me with knives and would always tell me he is always watching. since then i was always concerned about being followed home. i often felt guilty for many reasons, alot of suppressed anger towards the guy who died. i never realized who upset i was over the situation until recently. ive had anger outbursts as a child also even as a teenager. very stubborn all my life. when i was younger i craved a more emotional connection level with my parents. they are wonderful and loving and they are probably my best friends...but they are hard to confide in. especially my mother. my father and i get along great. my mother has similar issues to me. so growing up i felt 'victimized' i suppose and i never broke the pattern. i have one older and one younger brother both almost 3 years apart from me. closer with younger brother...me and my older brother competed for his attention when children.
cravings: always had a sweet tooth. after much cleansing recently ive managed them a bit better. i have a mouth full of fillings. i mostly crave sweet and salt.
aversions: can not stand the cold. wind. spicy things. dark. heights. poking pressure on my legs and arms.
skin breaks out before period mostly, overall mild acne on a good day.
another quick note...since that first boyfriend all the way to now ive never been w/o a man in my life. i've recognized the fear of being alone. i think it started after the abusive boyfriend. he always said he would find me and hurt me.
thank you so much for your time.
when i was 16 i got into drug abuse for a short period (mostly iv drug use). the first boyfriend i had at that time stole alot of money from me because of drugs. luckily i got arrested and snapped out of it, was never addicted..only did it because friends were and im pretty easily impressioned. I formed a very close relationship with a guy afterwards upon graduation from high school and he was basically dying the later half of the relationship. spent a year in that state, very stressful. after he died i entered into a new relationship where i thought i could 'help' or 'save' him (the new guy not the dead guy). he soon became abusive and i stayed. he never hit me but would threaten me with knives and would always tell me he is always watching. since then i was always concerned about being followed home. i often felt guilty for many reasons, alot of suppressed anger towards the guy who died. i never realized who upset i was over the situation until recently. ive had anger outbursts as a child also even as a teenager. very stubborn all my life. when i was younger i craved a more emotional connection level with my parents. they are wonderful and loving and they are probably my best friends...but they are hard to confide in. especially my mother. my father and i get along great. my mother has similar issues to me. so growing up i felt 'victimized' i suppose and i never broke the pattern. i have one older and one younger brother both almost 3 years apart from me. closer with younger brother...me and my older brother competed for his attention when children.
cravings: always had a sweet tooth. after much cleansing recently ive managed them a bit better. i have a mouth full of fillings. i mostly crave sweet and salt.
aversions: can not stand the cold. wind. spicy things. dark. heights. poking pressure on my legs and arms.
skin breaks out before period mostly, overall mild acne on a good day.
another quick note...since that first boyfriend all the way to now ive never been w/o a man in my life. i've recognized the fear of being alone. i think it started after the abusive boyfriend. he always said he would find me and hurt me.
thank you so much for your time.
jenny57401 last decade
oh...one aversion i just remembered. i cant stand when people scrape metal forks or knifes on plates, nails on chalkboard stuff like that. im overly sensitive to alot and it seems like i pick up and hold other peoples negative energy without letting it go. when i come across positive energy i feel bad about myself that i cant be that positive.
jenny57401 last decade
sorry to keep adding on, but i wondered if it matters that ive been taking many different supplements and have formerly been on allopathic medicine (2 years ago). i was seeing an herbalist, helped with some things but ive been under the care of a few different specialists. im hoping i can soon rely on homeopathy alone and a good frame of mind/spirit.
thanks so much again.
jenny
thanks so much again.
jenny
jenny57401 last decade
Hi Jenny,
Please follow this prescription exactly.
Three doses of PHOSPHORUS 30c to be given for ONE single day ONLY as described below.
Dissolve 2 pellets of Phos 30c in a 250 ml spring water bottle. If leave the pellets in water for 20 mins, they will melt. You can shake it gently after they have dissolved.
Take a teaspoon from this bottle using a disposable spoon 3 times, spaced by 30 minutes. This is to be done for one day ONLY.
Let me know in 7 days after these 3 doses. I look forward to your response.
Restrictions:
1/. Nothing should enter the mouth for 40 minutes prior to, or after taking the remedy.
2/. Do not touch the tablets with your hands, tip them into the cap of the container they came in and then into the water .
3/. Avoid coffee, tea (including green), and other sources of caffeine such as some fizzy drinks and large amounts of chocolate, except where this would cause a drastic change in consumption
4/. Avoid wearing perfume/aftershave, or exposure to anything with a strong smell on the day and 3 days following the remedy administration. This includes any and all essential oils, and incense.
5/. Avoid the consumption of excessively spicey foods
6/. The use of medicinal herbs, either as 'teas' or supplements should be avoided during Homoeopathic treatment, as should the use of over the counter medication, unless this has been recommended by an MD.
7/. Nothing of a medicinal nature should be applied to the skin
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Regards,
Sameer
Please follow this prescription exactly.
Three doses of PHOSPHORUS 30c to be given for ONE single day ONLY as described below.
Dissolve 2 pellets of Phos 30c in a 250 ml spring water bottle. If leave the pellets in water for 20 mins, they will melt. You can shake it gently after they have dissolved.
Take a teaspoon from this bottle using a disposable spoon 3 times, spaced by 30 minutes. This is to be done for one day ONLY.
Let me know in 7 days after these 3 doses. I look forward to your response.
Restrictions:
1/. Nothing should enter the mouth for 40 minutes prior to, or after taking the remedy.
2/. Do not touch the tablets with your hands, tip them into the cap of the container they came in and then into the water .
3/. Avoid coffee, tea (including green), and other sources of caffeine such as some fizzy drinks and large amounts of chocolate, except where this would cause a drastic change in consumption
4/. Avoid wearing perfume/aftershave, or exposure to anything with a strong smell on the day and 3 days following the remedy administration. This includes any and all essential oils, and incense.
5/. Avoid the consumption of excessively spicey foods
6/. The use of medicinal herbs, either as 'teas' or supplements should be avoided during Homoeopathic treatment, as should the use of over the counter medication, unless this has been recommended by an MD.
7/. Nothing of a medicinal nature should be applied to the skin
--
Regards,
Sameer
sameervermani last decade
ok, i will go get that today and report back in 7 days. i have just awakened for the day and am only drinking water right now. in 40 minutes the store i work at opens, i will stop drinking water and go get what i need to start the dose you prescribed.
thank you sameer.
have a good week :)
jenny
thank you sameer.
have a good week :)
jenny
jenny57401 last decade
Hi Sameer,
I went to my store to get remedy, they have only phos 30x in tablets. i'm pretty sure this is not ok or the same as 30C, but wanted to check with you to make sure. if not correct let me know so i can order 30C as soon as possible. once ordered i will let you know when i take doses and then report back 7 days from then.
ps. are pellets the same as tablets?
thanks,
jenny
I went to my store to get remedy, they have only phos 30x in tablets. i'm pretty sure this is not ok or the same as 30C, but wanted to check with you to make sure. if not correct let me know so i can order 30C as soon as possible. once ordered i will let you know when i take doses and then report back 7 days from then.
ps. are pellets the same as tablets?
thanks,
jenny
jenny57401 last decade
sameervermani last decade
i live in a tiny little town in south dakota.
ordered 30C, on its way, will keep you posted, thanks again!
Jenny
ordered 30C, on its way, will keep you posted, thanks again!
Jenny
jenny57401 last decade
Hi Sameer,
just updating, received phos 30c pellets, taking dose in the morning as you suggested. will report in 7 days.
have a great weekend :)
jenny
just updating, received phos 30c pellets, taking dose in the morning as you suggested. will report in 7 days.
have a great weekend :)
jenny
jenny57401 last decade
Hi Sameer,
It has been 7 days since i took the remedy and am reporting back.
Not sure if you wanted any symptoms listed. Not much has changed majorly but i noticed a few things that ill list here.
my acne worsened a bit (face neck chest and upper back).
my skin and scalp itch very much (not new) but intensity has strengthened a little.
my allergies were pretty bad (hayfever and cat?) they seem to be a little better in the last couple days as far as eye itching.
my nose was (and has been) very very dry even after winter is over. sneezing blood and green and yellow in the morning but its blown dry by the end of day and burning when breathing in.
my throat has been sore/scratchy or like there is a tickle in it mostly after drinking water or eating fruit. (have had chronic sore throat since i went thru neck traction therapy a few years back due to car accident)
had a few nights of insomnia this week (last 3 days). a little restless overall. i even felt the urge to go outside at night (2am) and walk. i walked, not far. not something i do much, if ever. the street we live on is very well lit and its a quiet nice neighborhood but still unusual for me.
i spotted the day i took the remedy, and my period started the day after i spotted. normal 5 day period that ended today, it seemed to not be as scanty this month. before this month id have severe pms and longer cycles with little bleeding. little to no cramping also this month. tho i did have a headache today.
overall my mind was good and in good spirits, starting to slow down and become fatigued.
no airplane dreams, though i did have a few airport dreams that recur.
Awaiting reply whenever you get some time. i would really appreciate your thoughts on my case. thanks.
Jenny
It has been 7 days since i took the remedy and am reporting back.
Not sure if you wanted any symptoms listed. Not much has changed majorly but i noticed a few things that ill list here.
my acne worsened a bit (face neck chest and upper back).
my skin and scalp itch very much (not new) but intensity has strengthened a little.
my allergies were pretty bad (hayfever and cat?) they seem to be a little better in the last couple days as far as eye itching.
my nose was (and has been) very very dry even after winter is over. sneezing blood and green and yellow in the morning but its blown dry by the end of day and burning when breathing in.
my throat has been sore/scratchy or like there is a tickle in it mostly after drinking water or eating fruit. (have had chronic sore throat since i went thru neck traction therapy a few years back due to car accident)
had a few nights of insomnia this week (last 3 days). a little restless overall. i even felt the urge to go outside at night (2am) and walk. i walked, not far. not something i do much, if ever. the street we live on is very well lit and its a quiet nice neighborhood but still unusual for me.
i spotted the day i took the remedy, and my period started the day after i spotted. normal 5 day period that ended today, it seemed to not be as scanty this month. before this month id have severe pms and longer cycles with little bleeding. little to no cramping also this month. tho i did have a headache today.
overall my mind was good and in good spirits, starting to slow down and become fatigued.
no airplane dreams, though i did have a few airport dreams that recur.
Awaiting reply whenever you get some time. i would really appreciate your thoughts on my case. thanks.
Jenny
jenny57401 last decade
Hi Jenny,
Itching of skin, worsening of acne, and reduction in period pains are all good signs..
When you say this :
'overall my mind was good and in good spirits, starting to slow down and become fatigued. '
Which period are you referring to ? You mean you were in good spirits before the remedy or after the remedy ?
Itching of skin, worsening of acne, and reduction in period pains are all good signs..
When you say this :
'overall my mind was good and in good spirits, starting to slow down and become fatigued. '
Which period are you referring to ? You mean you were in good spirits before the remedy or after the remedy ?
sameervermani last decade
Thanks for replying...
Well lets see, i referred to my notes...the day i started taking the remedy i first spotted that day after taking it, but my period didnt start until day 3 after taking phos....so even a week before taking the remedy my mood seemed to have even been better compared to last month (i usually have severe emotional issues and mood swings a week before my period arrives.) last month was pretty intense even for me. i did have some breast swelling this month a week before i took this remedy. when my period came 2 days after taking phos. the breast swelling lessened. usually once my period arrives the mood swings and breast tenderness subside also. so the improvement in mood this month may not have been from the remedy. i was seeing an acupuncturist in feb and i dont know what he did but my cycle started turning into 39 day cycles and i was so upset up to 2 weeks before my period. i stopped going to him in february and i think its just taken this long to start to normalize. i am still in good spirits after the remedy, but in the last couple days ive noticed i have gotten a little worn down. maybe it can be attributed to me having energy again? i haven't felt really happy in a while and when i feel happy im full steam ahead until i burn myself out. i teeter totter from one extreme to the next in just about every aspect of life. I try to find a middle ground but for some reason balance is a hard concept for me to maintain.
also, i forgot to mention, the eczema on my hand has lessened and started to heal in the last couple days. ( i used to get eczema a while back (years ago), it just recently re-appeared on my hand with the acne about a month ago when my allergies got bad)
Well lets see, i referred to my notes...the day i started taking the remedy i first spotted that day after taking it, but my period didnt start until day 3 after taking phos....so even a week before taking the remedy my mood seemed to have even been better compared to last month (i usually have severe emotional issues and mood swings a week before my period arrives.) last month was pretty intense even for me. i did have some breast swelling this month a week before i took this remedy. when my period came 2 days after taking phos. the breast swelling lessened. usually once my period arrives the mood swings and breast tenderness subside also. so the improvement in mood this month may not have been from the remedy. i was seeing an acupuncturist in feb and i dont know what he did but my cycle started turning into 39 day cycles and i was so upset up to 2 weeks before my period. i stopped going to him in february and i think its just taken this long to start to normalize. i am still in good spirits after the remedy, but in the last couple days ive noticed i have gotten a little worn down. maybe it can be attributed to me having energy again? i haven't felt really happy in a while and when i feel happy im full steam ahead until i burn myself out. i teeter totter from one extreme to the next in just about every aspect of life. I try to find a middle ground but for some reason balance is a hard concept for me to maintain.
also, i forgot to mention, the eczema on my hand has lessened and started to heal in the last couple days. ( i used to get eczema a while back (years ago), it just recently re-appeared on my hand with the acne about a month ago when my allergies got bad)
jenny57401 last decade
sameervermani last decade
Sameer I forgot to ask you,
I stopped taking all supplements/herbs etc 2 to 3 weeks ago. Would taking like a good Vitamin C, B and things like Calcium Magnesium be ok or should I wait on taking any vitamins and minerals from a supplement source?
thanks
I stopped taking all supplements/herbs etc 2 to 3 weeks ago. Would taking like a good Vitamin C, B and things like Calcium Magnesium be ok or should I wait on taking any vitamins and minerals from a supplement source?
thanks
jenny57401 last decade
Hi Sameer,
A day early but tomorrow is busy, wanted to make sure I report back on time.
I received Phosphorus 200c pellets, am awaiting your reply before I take any doses.
Symptoms this week:
Acne started to heal, and then worse again.
Itching of skin continues (worse especially after getting skin wet in shower) neck, chest and legs are the worst.
Dry patches in hair line by temples, Dry patches behind ear (left side) and some new ones on chest (small)
Nose is the same, mostly dry, stopped up as if i should blow it but nothing, in morning flaky scabs may loosen. white, yellow, and bloody-alternates.
Gum line became extra sensitive. I already had a very sensitive tooth (which i found out today at dentist there is decalcification on it near gum line) The sensitivity seemed to intensify this week, even hurt when i would drink water a bit cold.
Stomach pains, sharp, stabbing. come and go quickly. happens at very random unexpected times.
Sore throat continued. after drinking cold drinks or foods mostly.
Cough, as if loosening in chest, in morning will cough up whitish-yellowish mucous. sometimes its green, but pale. only in the morning and not every morning this has happened.
Stool is normal, though a bit mucousy.
Headaches, dull, not often...seemed like hunger or tension headaches.
Have had a little anxiety about talk of a possible move to NY. I am trying not to think about it because the change would be immense for me. I also feel like i should be planning for it but i dont want to.
One last very noticeable change:
My dreams were very vivid and strange every night this week. and every dream has involved things my brain has processed the day before (i.e. a friend and i talked about what kind of wedding she wants and my dream included that)
I usually don't dream that way. only occasionally but i hardly ever remember it. these dreams happened extremely vivid, every night, and i can remember them all even days after.
if you think details would help let me know, but overall they seemed pretty unimportant other than the one where i had to drive on bridges with my mom, they were unstable and there was caution tape all around. High up and over water. this one seems to recur in general with bridges and driving. Also my family was in all dreams as usual.
Also, i posted that other thread about the blends of homeopathic remedies because i was cleaning out my cabinet of accumulated things i have taken in the past and came across an Acne hp blend and a Flu blend that i had not even realized were hp remedies until now. the Flu blend was taken recently (over a month or two ago) but the other for acne was taken 2 years ago. didn't know if this would be needed info for you or not. now i know what they are, have since thrown them out.
hope all is well, will look for your reply
thanks, jenny.
A day early but tomorrow is busy, wanted to make sure I report back on time.
I received Phosphorus 200c pellets, am awaiting your reply before I take any doses.
Symptoms this week:
Acne started to heal, and then worse again.
Itching of skin continues (worse especially after getting skin wet in shower) neck, chest and legs are the worst.
Dry patches in hair line by temples, Dry patches behind ear (left side) and some new ones on chest (small)
Nose is the same, mostly dry, stopped up as if i should blow it but nothing, in morning flaky scabs may loosen. white, yellow, and bloody-alternates.
Gum line became extra sensitive. I already had a very sensitive tooth (which i found out today at dentist there is decalcification on it near gum line) The sensitivity seemed to intensify this week, even hurt when i would drink water a bit cold.
Stomach pains, sharp, stabbing. come and go quickly. happens at very random unexpected times.
Sore throat continued. after drinking cold drinks or foods mostly.
Cough, as if loosening in chest, in morning will cough up whitish-yellowish mucous. sometimes its green, but pale. only in the morning and not every morning this has happened.
Stool is normal, though a bit mucousy.
Headaches, dull, not often...seemed like hunger or tension headaches.
Have had a little anxiety about talk of a possible move to NY. I am trying not to think about it because the change would be immense for me. I also feel like i should be planning for it but i dont want to.
One last very noticeable change:
My dreams were very vivid and strange every night this week. and every dream has involved things my brain has processed the day before (i.e. a friend and i talked about what kind of wedding she wants and my dream included that)
I usually don't dream that way. only occasionally but i hardly ever remember it. these dreams happened extremely vivid, every night, and i can remember them all even days after.
if you think details would help let me know, but overall they seemed pretty unimportant other than the one where i had to drive on bridges with my mom, they were unstable and there was caution tape all around. High up and over water. this one seems to recur in general with bridges and driving. Also my family was in all dreams as usual.
Also, i posted that other thread about the blends of homeopathic remedies because i was cleaning out my cabinet of accumulated things i have taken in the past and came across an Acne hp blend and a Flu blend that i had not even realized were hp remedies until now. the Flu blend was taken recently (over a month or two ago) but the other for acne was taken 2 years ago. didn't know if this would be needed info for you or not. now i know what they are, have since thrown them out.
hope all is well, will look for your reply
thanks, jenny.
jenny57401 last decade
So, overall , have there been any improvements in your mental state or fears since taking the Phos doses ?
sameervermani last decade
Well, I'd say I am a bit less in love with letting stress get to me. I do feel like i am more tolerant of minor irritations. However, if i were to think about having to get on a plane i can say with confidence i would still have much anxiety. I havent had to put any of my fears to the test because where i am at i am not confronted with any. the only thing i could say that caused me anxiety this week was the thought of me moving to NYC. ( i have lived in san diego and jacksonville florida for a number of years but was born and raised in south dakota. I have lived in south dakota for the past 2 years because of health concerns, my parents have let me live with them ) I know it is time to move soon, i just fear 'crashing' (failing health wise) i guess like i did when i moved away.
jenny57401 last decade
When it has been 15 days from the 30c doses, please take a single dose of Phosphorus 200c as follows:
Dissolve 1 pellet of Phos 200c in 120 ml spring water, and take a teaspoon from there ONCE.
Report in 10 days.
Dissolve 1 pellet of Phos 200c in 120 ml spring water, and take a teaspoon from there ONCE.
Report in 10 days.
sameervermani last decade
Alright Thank you, one quick question.
At the dentist they recommended 2 fillings for cavities. Should i wait to schedule that until after i have reported back to you? That 1 tooth is quite bothersome but I don't at all mind waiting if you advise that to be best. They suggested i use sensodyne in the mean time. I plan on taking 200C tomorrow (day 15).
At the dentist they recommended 2 fillings for cavities. Should i wait to schedule that until after i have reported back to you? That 1 tooth is quite bothersome but I don't at all mind waiting if you advise that to be best. They suggested i use sensodyne in the mean time. I plan on taking 200C tomorrow (day 15).
jenny57401 last decade
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