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For some reason, I can't post to Kody's thread, so I am bumping up this one to see if you can review Kody's.
alaskamom 9 years ago
I'm updating on myself here, to avoid confusion.
I am wondering if there's anything I can take, or if this is something I need to wait out on my own. I've had a cold for about 2 weeks now. The main symptom now is just a runny/stuffy nose. That's been the predominant symptom all throughout. I feel pretty good mood-wise, feel like the Thuja is helping, and have noticed that constipation is improving. But this stubborn cold...or whatever it is...just won't resolve.
I am wondering if there's anything I can take, or if this is something I need to wait out on my own. I've had a cold for about 2 weeks now. The main symptom now is just a runny/stuffy nose. That's been the predominant symptom all throughout. I feel pretty good mood-wise, feel like the Thuja is helping, and have noticed that constipation is improving. But this stubborn cold...or whatever it is...just won't resolve.
alaskamom 9 years ago
There is a specific reaction Thuja produces - improvement during coryza (head cold). It is a keynote for this remedy. It is almost certainly an aggravation AND correct direction of cure. Try not to suppress it, as suppression will block or even reverse the improvement.
I have to wonder if it isn't the same for Kody then as well.
I have to wonder if it isn't the same for Kody then as well.
♡ Evocationer 9 years ago
I guess I don't quite understand what it means to have an aggravation that's going on this long, yet have it be the correct direction of cure. What comes next? How long should I expect the symptoms to go on?
alaskamom 9 years ago
Not an aggravation, a healing crisis. Direction of cure will move things from the centre (vital energy) outwards, from more important places (like the mind) to less important (like the mucous membranes). Homoeopathic medicines move the disease, move it away from the parts of you that are dangerous to safer locations (even if those locations are more uncomfortable or visible). Cure isn't instant, but a process, just as disease isn't instant but a movement from outside towards the organs and soul.
Aggravation is just the immediate reaction to the remedy, which leads to the vital force pushing the symptoms outwards. The healing crisis might go on for awhile depending on how much pressure needs to be relieved. It may also go on because another dose is needed (movement stalls). This is sometimes hard to decide when to act - you have to be careful not to push too hard, and not to wait too long when things are stuck.
Aggravation is just the immediate reaction to the remedy, which leads to the vital force pushing the symptoms outwards. The healing crisis might go on for awhile depending on how much pressure needs to be relieved. It may also go on because another dose is needed (movement stalls). This is sometimes hard to decide when to act - you have to be careful not to push too hard, and not to wait too long when things are stuck.
♡ Evocationer 9 years ago
Ah that makes a lot of sense, thanks. I will be patient then. At least with myself, it's just a slight inconvenience, not a huge illness, so I can manage it.
alaskamom 9 years ago
Still having the nasal discharge as before, needing to blow my nose all day long but other than that, feeling well physically.
Mood-wise feeling OK, decent. I'm getting ready to ovulate and usually get pretty moody so it's better than normal in that regard. I feel like it could still use some improvement, but at the same time, it is better than normal.
Sex drive is pretty non-existent right now.
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Mood-wise feeling OK, decent. I'm getting ready to ovulate and usually get pretty moody so it's better than normal in that regard. I feel like it could still use some improvement, but at the same time, it is better than normal.
Sex drive is pretty non-existent right now.
[message edited by alaskamom on Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:17:38 GMT]
alaskamom 9 years ago
Sex-drive will probably be the last thing to return. The vital force will usually requisition the enormous amount of energy in sexuality and put it towards healing.
Keep waiting a little longer - we can assess in about 3-4 days.
Keep waiting a little longer - we can assess in about 3-4 days.
♡ Evocationer 9 years ago
Well I have had a really great last 3 days, which is funny because usually during ovulation time, I get moody and withdrawn a bit. Actually had my sex drive come back with a bang! I wasn't expecting that. Hoping this is a new trend!
alaskamom 9 years ago
Good to hear. It is probably the right move to address the miasm here, rather than just circle the symptoms.
♡ Evocationer 9 years ago
Makes sense to me.
I have been having really dry skin, I'm assuming this is just a sign of the interior rearranging itself back into balance.
I have been having really dry skin, I'm assuming this is just a sign of the interior rearranging itself back into balance.
alaskamom 9 years ago
Wondering if I need to re-dose. Over the weekend I had a really great 3 days (Sat, Sun, Mon). Felt much more open and loving toward my husband, sex drive was back up and running, and more productive around the house. Then on Tuesday I had diarrhea, which was not long after my older son had it, so I wonder if it was maybe a slight stomach bug. No other symptoms, just the bowel upset. And felt more withdrawn, irritable, etc. Still have a bit of diarrhea now, but it's better. My mood is still kind of down. Not as bad as usual, and actually after a good night's sleep last night, I felt pretty productive around the house. So it's kind of 50/50--I am better than before, but just have fallen a bit from those really good days.
alaskamom 9 years ago
You could be relapsing because of the acute illness - any acute can cause a drop in energy which can move you back towards your chronic state.
Wait one more day, and if you feel the same, repeat one more dose.
Wait one more day, and if you feel the same, repeat one more dose.
♡ Evocationer 9 years ago
I did end up doing a repeat dose, but had hot tea right after. I needed to go to bed and it was an herbal sleepy tea, and I figured well, I may negate it, but I might as well take it anyway in case it helps.
Now I'm on day 2 of my period and feeling really irritable and tired. Made my husband irritated with me yesterday and was yelling at the kids a bit. I don't like feeling that way. Would you recommend anything or just wait?
Now I'm on day 2 of my period and feeling really irritable and tired. Made my husband irritated with me yesterday and was yelling at the kids a bit. I don't like feeling that way. Would you recommend anything or just wait?
alaskamom 9 years ago
Feels about like it always does when I start menstruating. It makes me feel tense inside---like there's something I've forgotten to do that really needs to be done right away. Like I need to spring up and get busy, but I also feel worn out and tired at the same time.
[message edited by alaskamom on Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:38:11 GMT]
[message edited by alaskamom on Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:38:11 GMT]
alaskamom 9 years ago
Interesting. That sounds a bit like Iodum, and it sounds a fair bit like Helonias or Lilium tig.
Let's see how things progress now that you have repeated the remedy.
Let's see how things progress now that you have repeated the remedy.
♡ Evocationer 9 years ago
My period is subsiding but I feel even worse today emotionally. More like I feel more hopeless spiritually. I had sort of a 'revival' or whatever you want to call it on Saturday, felt like I made some progress and was getting somewhere, but now I feel like that's almost gone. I don't know what to do about it and I just feel hopeless and very sad. Tearful, wish I knew 'why' for everything---why does God hate me, why does everyone else seem to get enlightenment about themselves or their purpose or their life calling, but I get left in the dark no matter how much I search. I feel like it's pointless to even try because I'm just bashing my head up against the same walls that have been there all along.
alaskamom 9 years ago
Hmmm...what potencies of Sepia do you have there?
♡ Evocationer 9 years ago
Also, in case it has any bearing, my BMs have never quite returned to normal since having that bout of diarrhea a week or two ago. Also have had congested ears last couple of days, with the right side really blocked up today. It's making a low humming noise from being so stuffed up. Having a little bit of a hard time hearing and yet sounds sound too loud.
My nose has slowed down a lot with the running but I still have to blow it more than I normally would.
Just in case any of this helps.
My nose has slowed down a lot with the running but I still have to blow it more than I normally would.
Just in case any of this helps.
alaskamom 9 years ago
Ok, so the period is over, emotions are back on an even keel physically everything is pretty normal. So I think I'm good to go. Gosh I hate period time of the month!
alaskamom 9 years ago
Can you give me a list of the symptoms you do have now - you don't need to describe each one, just list them.
♡ Evocationer 9 years ago
A touch of constipation.
Nose runs just a bit throughout the day.
I notice that I'm sensitive to sound---my husband likes things loud and I want to cover my ears.
Still feel anxiety in the background of life.
Depression seems a lot better, although I still feel very uncertain about my future. Also would still like to solidify my spiritual journey. Feel like I'm maybe getting onto some things but it's slow going.
Feel pretty good as to energy the last day or two.
Often have the feeling that I'm hungry for something but don't know what.
Nose runs just a bit throughout the day.
I notice that I'm sensitive to sound---my husband likes things loud and I want to cover my ears.
Still feel anxiety in the background of life.
Depression seems a lot better, although I still feel very uncertain about my future. Also would still like to solidify my spiritual journey. Feel like I'm maybe getting onto some things but it's slow going.
Feel pretty good as to energy the last day or two.
Often have the feeling that I'm hungry for something but don't know what.
alaskamom 9 years ago
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