Many different causes result in exhaustion. When using homeopathy it is important to find the remedy that suits your symptoms. Your symptoms will differ from other people, that is, the way you experience exhaustion, the physical symptoms you suffer from with it, the time of day you feel exhausted and the reasons why you feel so. It is all of these symptoms that define the remedy which will be most helpful to you. If you have long-standing or recurring exhaustion, then it is advisable to seek the advice of a qualified homeopath who can look at addressing the causes of the issue.
Arsenicum
Exhaustion with anxiety and restlessness with aggravation at night. Great exhaustion after the slightest exertion. Often experiencing burning pains that may be relieved by applying heat. Sudden great weakness from trivial causes with anxiety or restlessness. Suitable for fastidious, oversensitive people who are often worse in the middle of the night. Weariness in the limbs, trembling of hands, twitching, spasms, heaviness or uneasiness are the main symptoms of Arsenicum album.
China
Debility from exhausting discharges, loss of fluids, weak digestion, gas and bloating of the abdomen. The patient becomes weak, oversensitive and nervous. Everything upsets – light, noise, smells, touch, pain. Worse after eating and at night. Pain and numb sensation in the limbs, weariness of joints with swelling. Extremely sensitive to touch. Drowsiness, unrefreshing sleep.
Carbo veg
Easily worn out, may faint, and never fully recover from the effects of a previous illness. Always weak, sick or exhausted. Heavy aching feeling in the bones, cold or blue, feels sluggish. Limbs heavy and stiff. Burning pains in bones or limbs. Pain in the shins and cramps in the soles.
Gelsemium
Overpowering aching, tiredness, heaviness, weakness and soreness, especially in the muscles of the limbs. Dizziness, drowsiness, dullness and trembling. Never been well since influenza. Muscular weakness. Wants to lie down quietly, eyelids feel heavy. Excessive trembling and weakness in the limbs. Dull heavy ache, bruised sensation.AILMENTS FROM GRIEF. Suffers in silence.
Sepia
Weariness and misery, often with hormonal imbalances. Never been well since puberty, childbirth or hysterectomy. Angry, sensitive, irritable and easily offended. Weakness in the small of the back. Restlessness in limbs, twitching and jerking. Pain in the liver. Nausea in the morning before eating. General lack of warmth in the body, with sudden flashes of heat. Feeling cold and worse from the cold. Suitable for overexhausted women.
Nat mur
Great weakness and weariness, easy exhaustion. Over sensitive, depressed or introverted. May have chronic effects from grief. Fear of being rejected or hurt, but consolation aggravates it. Extremely forgetful, scattered thoughts, absent-minded. Headaches and migraines. Numbness and tingling in fingers.
Phosphoricum acidum
Phosphoricum acidum is often indicated for individuals who experience complete exhaustion and collapse following a viral infection. The onset of symptoms is typically slow and may also follow a frightful event with intense grief. Phosphoricum acidum individuals may exhibit a weak and debilitated appearance with slowness of movement. Phosphoricum acidum can be beneficial for symptoms related to loss of vital fluids. Phosphoricum acidum individuals may experience listlessness and an inability to remember important facts. They may exhibit a sense of homesickness and hopelessness. Sleep may be disturbed with feeling sleepy during the day and being awake at night.
If it is hard for you to choose which remedy would be the best one for you, then it might be advisable to work with a homeopath. How often do you wake up unrefreshed? How often do you feel unable to do anything enjoyable? How often have you been fobbed off at the Doctors? How often do you rely on coffee or sugar to get you through the day? This is a common picture, and yet there doesn’t seem to be much information about what you can do about it. You know your body – you know when something is not quite right! You know your body is fighting something, but the Doctors tell you it must be in your mind. Most people who try homeopathy need more energy. In fact, with any illness, it zaps your energy, taking all of your resources to fight off the problem. Most of the time, we can deal with a few days of feeling “under the weather,” but when it rolls on for months and even years it is no wonder you lose faith in the system. Homeopathy works by kick-starting your energy levels. Often, the first thing clients say after taking a remedy is that they feel they have a bit more energy. Then things start to change, and they realise their symptoms have diminished.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your physician or health care provider.
For best results, I recommend an appointment with a qualified homeopath.