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Is there a distinction between 'undertakes many things, perseveres in nothing' because of a lack of motivation as opposed to inability to think straight?
I'm motivated, just can't seem to think my way out of a paper bag. That's where the Anacardium';s reference to imbicility made me take pause.
I'm very smart. I just can't seem to think linearly!
I'm motivated, just can't seem to think my way out of a paper bag. That's where the Anacardium';s reference to imbicility made me take pause.
I'm very smart. I just can't seem to think linearly!
KayLove last decade
Anacardium cannot think properly because there is a feeling of two wills, constantly pulling them in two directions. Anacardium has a good voice and a bad voice in them, constantly tell them to do two different things. They become so confused and torn, they end up doing nothing.
The reason any of those remedies is in that rubric, is individual. You would always fully explore the problem to determine which remedy best suits the patient's individual expression of it.
Lachesis feels a huge amount of stimulation and pressure in their thinking, an overactivity that causes their thoughts to jump about all over the place. One of the main problems of Lachesis is overstimulation, although many animal remedies have this too.
So their thoughts intrude and crowd around each other, they rush in a flow that is hard to stop, distracting them. Their thoughts are rapid, uncontrollable, almost tormenting at times. They fritter away their time, don't finish things they started, feel their thoughts wandering.
The reason any of those remedies is in that rubric, is individual. You would always fully explore the problem to determine which remedy best suits the patient's individual expression of it.
Lachesis feels a huge amount of stimulation and pressure in their thinking, an overactivity that causes their thoughts to jump about all over the place. One of the main problems of Lachesis is overstimulation, although many animal remedies have this too.
So their thoughts intrude and crowd around each other, they rush in a flow that is hard to stop, distracting them. Their thoughts are rapid, uncontrollable, almost tormenting at times. They fritter away their time, don't finish things they started, feel their thoughts wandering.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
I made the split dose, following your advice exactly. I just took one dose.
When should I dose again, please?
Also - I should refrain from hitting the bottle with my hand (succussion) again until instructed by you to do so -- correct?
I'll update regularly to record progress, so that this thread may be of use as a reference.
Thanks!
When should I dose again, please?
Also - I should refrain from hitting the bottle with my hand (succussion) again until instructed by you to do so -- correct?
I'll update regularly to record progress, so that this thread may be of use as a reference.
Thanks!
KayLove last decade
Only hit the bottle when you are about to take another dose, no other time. But you will always hit it - the number depends on various things so that part I will update you on.
No more doses until we assess what the first one dose. Probably at least wait for a week, but keep me informed of any changes or reactions.
No more doses until we assess what the first one dose. Probably at least wait for a week, but keep me informed of any changes or reactions.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
Thank you - here are my notes for the last 3 days:
8/15/11 10:41 PM
Feeling Snappish
Easily and unreasonably annoyed boyfriend moving too much, asking for explanations, etc..
Controllable, but unusual feelings of irritation.
Feeling selfish resenting having to feed an unexpected guest.
Sleepy early.
8/16/11 12:14 PM
Super annoyed this morning when woken up too early. This doesnt usually bother me.
Went back to sleep and dreamed that I had forgotten I had enrolled in a class, hadnt done my homework, couldnt find books, everything was due, and my room was flooded with water, ruining any and all paperwork. I opened the door and the water poured out into the rest of the house, but I was still sort of relieved that the knee-level water in my room was going down. Trying to catch a ride to class with my friend, who was annoyed at my irresponsibility. Im trying to talk her into bailing me out but I feel guilty.
Not feeling irritable anymore, but sort of spacy. Im not accomplishing much today, but not feeling too anxious about it either.
Missing the little boy I used to take care of a lot today. Craving his chubbiness, his little arms around my neck, making him laugh.
Reading through symptoms indicating Lachesis, I relate to a few others IN GENERAL, but not TODAY necessarily:
Lump in my throat - cant swallow it away. I have this now.
On-going lumbar pain and stiffness (worse with standing long time, better with stretching).
Insomnia.
Icy cold feet.
8/17/11
Big fight with the bf last night. Enraged by his inability to communicate. Felt vulnerable, terrified, wanted to hit/shake him but also horrified at the thought. Couldnt let it be couldnt go to sleep and trust that hed be there later. Felt afraid to keep him, afraid to lose him.
Today I feel angry. Have no idea what to do. Want to be close to my bf, but repelled by him as well. Love him, hate him, need him. Want to crawl into a hole and hide, make time stop until Im steady on my feet again.
We dont fight much this is probably the second or third fight in 3 years, but I'm not sure it has anything to do with the Lachesis I took.
8/15/11 10:41 PM
Feeling Snappish
Easily and unreasonably annoyed boyfriend moving too much, asking for explanations, etc..
Controllable, but unusual feelings of irritation.
Feeling selfish resenting having to feed an unexpected guest.
Sleepy early.
8/16/11 12:14 PM
Super annoyed this morning when woken up too early. This doesnt usually bother me.
Went back to sleep and dreamed that I had forgotten I had enrolled in a class, hadnt done my homework, couldnt find books, everything was due, and my room was flooded with water, ruining any and all paperwork. I opened the door and the water poured out into the rest of the house, but I was still sort of relieved that the knee-level water in my room was going down. Trying to catch a ride to class with my friend, who was annoyed at my irresponsibility. Im trying to talk her into bailing me out but I feel guilty.
Not feeling irritable anymore, but sort of spacy. Im not accomplishing much today, but not feeling too anxious about it either.
Missing the little boy I used to take care of a lot today. Craving his chubbiness, his little arms around my neck, making him laugh.
Reading through symptoms indicating Lachesis, I relate to a few others IN GENERAL, but not TODAY necessarily:
Lump in my throat - cant swallow it away. I have this now.
On-going lumbar pain and stiffness (worse with standing long time, better with stretching).
Insomnia.
Icy cold feet.
8/17/11
Big fight with the bf last night. Enraged by his inability to communicate. Felt vulnerable, terrified, wanted to hit/shake him but also horrified at the thought. Couldnt let it be couldnt go to sleep and trust that hed be there later. Felt afraid to keep him, afraid to lose him.
Today I feel angry. Have no idea what to do. Want to be close to my bf, but repelled by him as well. Love him, hate him, need him. Want to crawl into a hole and hide, make time stop until Im steady on my feet again.
We dont fight much this is probably the second or third fight in 3 years, but I'm not sure it has anything to do with the Lachesis I took.
KayLove last decade
It sounds like an aggravation to me.
Aggravations usually start within the first 3 days.
They usually peak around 3-5 days.
They will usually diminish after 5 days and the improvements will slowly set in. 7 days is typical.
Not everyone works exactly to this timetable but I see it very frequently.
Aggravations usually start within the first 3 days.
They usually peak around 3-5 days.
They will usually diminish after 5 days and the improvements will slowly set in. 7 days is typical.
Not everyone works exactly to this timetable but I see it very frequently.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
KayLove last decade
Hi David,
I feel pretty... normal. Not much to report today.
I'm still a little irritable, but better. I didn't sleep well last night, so that could be why.
Trying to get to sleep I realized I was taking shallow breaths. Felt good to take really deep breaths, but seemed impossible to maintain. My mind drifted, I found my self having breathed out and forgotten to breath back in. Lots of quick thoughts, too quick to even know what they were about. Eventually I slept, but don't remember how it happened.
Everything is mended with my boyfriend.
I'm procrastinating some unpleasantries today (like updating my resume), but not feeling overwhelmingly confused. A bit overwhelmed by my duties to cook and clean and care for my brother's wounds. Never feel caught up.
Despite these complaints I am not depressed or anxious, and enjoying the company of my family.
Thank you for checking on me. I hope you are well, too.
K
I feel pretty... normal. Not much to report today.
I'm still a little irritable, but better. I didn't sleep well last night, so that could be why.
Trying to get to sleep I realized I was taking shallow breaths. Felt good to take really deep breaths, but seemed impossible to maintain. My mind drifted, I found my self having breathed out and forgotten to breath back in. Lots of quick thoughts, too quick to even know what they were about. Eventually I slept, but don't remember how it happened.
Everything is mended with my boyfriend.
I'm procrastinating some unpleasantries today (like updating my resume), but not feeling overwhelmingly confused. A bit overwhelmed by my duties to cook and clean and care for my brother's wounds. Never feel caught up.
Despite these complaints I am not depressed or anxious, and enjoying the company of my family.
Thank you for checking on me. I hope you are well, too.
K
KayLove last decade
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
No, I'm not normally depressed. I am frequently anxious, but not always - so it's hard to say if today is different than the status quo.
I just meant that for all my complaints, I do not mean to give the impression that (overall) I'm feeling depressed or anxious.
I just meant that for all my complaints, I do not mean to give the impression that (overall) I'm feeling depressed or anxious.
KayLove last decade
Ah ok fair enough.
Well improvement should start to show itself soon if the remedy was a curative one.
Well improvement should start to show itself soon if the remedy was a curative one.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
I am heading away for 5 days. I will probably be out of range for my internet connection for much of that time. I will reconnect with all my patients here as soon as I return.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
Hello,
I've been away from internet connection since Friday (5 days) - just wanted to update.
I have been feeling less anxiety! = )
I'm still experiencing too many thoughts at night - I recently saw this referred to as 'mental popcorn' - an accurate description. I went 4 days with very little sleep (a few hours a night at best, none at all, at worst) but slept heavily last night and woke up in the same position I had fallen asleep in.
I have also been feeling slightly more tolerant of (less threatened by) the presence of other beautiful women... which makes me very happy! =) I do not want to be a jealous person!!!
I was thinking of using some hypericum perforatum to help my nostril piercing heal better (it's got some discharge and soreness) - can I take this without interfering with my progress?
And, should I continue with the Lachasis?
Many thanks!!!
I've been away from internet connection since Friday (5 days) - just wanted to update.
I have been feeling less anxiety! = )
I'm still experiencing too many thoughts at night - I recently saw this referred to as 'mental popcorn' - an accurate description. I went 4 days with very little sleep (a few hours a night at best, none at all, at worst) but slept heavily last night and woke up in the same position I had fallen asleep in.
I have also been feeling slightly more tolerant of (less threatened by) the presence of other beautiful women... which makes me very happy! =) I do not want to be a jealous person!!!
I was thinking of using some hypericum perforatum to help my nostril piercing heal better (it's got some discharge and soreness) - can I take this without interfering with my progress?
And, should I continue with the Lachasis?
Many thanks!!!
KayLove last decade
Just wanting to update.
I'm feeling really really anxious and confused. Can't plan, can't focus, can't get anything done and I feel, literally, like a waste of space. I am, once again, losing faith in myself. Anxiety is high. I find myself wondering how I'm going to spend my life, whether I'll ever figure out how to cope and take control or if it will deteriorate more and more to where the only option is suicide. It's not that I wish to kill myself - It's that I can't imagine an alternative future. I'm very fearful.
I watched a documentary on ADD and now feel that maybe this is my problem. Maybe my problems are beyond the reach of homeopathy...? I feel desperate and ashamed. I feel that people may believe that I'm just lazy, or that my lack of accomplishment is my own fault. It IS my fault, in that it's no one else's, - but I wish desperately to change it, and don't know how. It's not for lack of caring.
Please advise me, if anyone has any input that might help.
Thank you,
Kay
I'm feeling really really anxious and confused. Can't plan, can't focus, can't get anything done and I feel, literally, like a waste of space. I am, once again, losing faith in myself. Anxiety is high. I find myself wondering how I'm going to spend my life, whether I'll ever figure out how to cope and take control or if it will deteriorate more and more to where the only option is suicide. It's not that I wish to kill myself - It's that I can't imagine an alternative future. I'm very fearful.
I watched a documentary on ADD and now feel that maybe this is my problem. Maybe my problems are beyond the reach of homeopathy...? I feel desperate and ashamed. I feel that people may believe that I'm just lazy, or that my lack of accomplishment is my own fault. It IS my fault, in that it's no one else's, - but I wish desperately to change it, and don't know how. It's not for lack of caring.
Please advise me, if anyone has any input that might help.
Thank you,
Kay
KayLove last decade
Hi Kay, I would like to request you to be brave and be patient. Please let Brisbanehomoeopath reply to your post soon.
What are you currently taking on daily basis? When was the last time you took your constitutional remedy?
Many prayers for your peace of mind and happiness.
Regards
Nawaz
What are you currently taking on daily basis? When was the last time you took your constitutional remedy?
Many prayers for your peace of mind and happiness.
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Ok, thank you dr. Nawaz. I will be patient. THe last time I took the wet dose was on August 16th.
I'm not taking any other homeopathic at the moment. I am taking some vitamins and minerals and some fish oil - is this what you are asking?
Thank you, as always, for your prayers. I believe they help and I'm very grateful!
K
I'm not taking any other homeopathic at the moment. I am taking some vitamins and minerals and some fish oil - is this what you are asking?
Thank you, as always, for your prayers. I believe they help and I'm very grateful!
K
KayLove last decade
Dear K,
Thanks for the info.
Again, in my considered opinion, your's is not a Lachesis case. I would like to request Brisbanehomoeopath and you to revisit your case and your response from this remedy. Our goal is that you get well soon.
Also, please consider, both of you, to take Staphysagria 200C, daily one dose, for 3 days to iron out your current issues.
More prayers for you.
Regards
Nawaz
Thanks for the info.
Again, in my considered opinion, your's is not a Lachesis case. I would like to request Brisbanehomoeopath and you to revisit your case and your response from this remedy. Our goal is that you get well soon.
Also, please consider, both of you, to take Staphysagria 200C, daily one dose, for 3 days to iron out your current issues.
More prayers for you.
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Please don't change remedies until it is certain that Lachesis has ceased working.
It has been two weeks since your first dose. It is appropriate to take a second dose at this point. Increase the hits of the bottle to 3 and let me know what has happened after 3 days.
What happened around the time that your symptoms relapsed?
It has been two weeks since your first dose. It is appropriate to take a second dose at this point. Increase the hits of the bottle to 3 and let me know what has happened after 3 days.
What happened around the time that your symptoms relapsed?
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
Hello David - thanks for your instructions. I will take a second dose tomorrow morning as you suggest and report back after 3 days.
I can't put my finger on what happened at the time I started to have symptoms again. I had just spent several days on **** Island on my father's farm. It was beautiful and I had a nice time visiting him. I had an emotional reaction to something my father said which brought up some painful memories, but it passed by the next day. Then, back to the dirty city -- always more stimulating and overbearing, and I went back to facing the problem of structuring my life, my time, my survival. I began to feel foggy, lethargic, confused again.. and having the accompanying thoughts about what is wrong with me. After a few days of making lists and losing them, shuffling around and accomplishing little, despair set in.
Thank you for your help.
[message edited by KayLove on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:59:56 BST]
I can't put my finger on what happened at the time I started to have symptoms again. I had just spent several days on **** Island on my father's farm. It was beautiful and I had a nice time visiting him. I had an emotional reaction to something my father said which brought up some painful memories, but it passed by the next day. Then, back to the dirty city -- always more stimulating and overbearing, and I went back to facing the problem of structuring my life, my time, my survival. I began to feel foggy, lethargic, confused again.. and having the accompanying thoughts about what is wrong with me. After a few days of making lists and losing them, shuffling around and accomplishing little, despair set in.
Thank you for your help.
[message edited by KayLove on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:59:56 BST]
KayLove last decade
Nawaz, thank you for the recommendation. I will stay the course with Lachasis in the interest of being methodical and thorough, but will seek out some information about Staphysagria to learn more. WOuld you be so kind as to tell me more about why you think it would be helpful? Thank you so much, and blessings to you.
KayLove last decade
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