Grief is a natural emotion that occurs when we lose someone we love or something valuable to us. It is a natural part of our human experience. As we watch our daily news talking about the recent loss of a loved queen, Queen Elizabeth II, we connect with this feeling that is felt worldwide. She was very loved by many around the world and can even say she felt like a family member, always there during holiday speeches and announcements. This collective grief is something we are all dealing with, especially as we see her casket arriving back home to Buckingham Palace. This sadness is one of the hardest challenges we face when we lose a family member or loved one.
The news of the queen’s death can bring back memories of losing a loved one in our own life, be it a parent, a child, or someone very close to us. It can bring up intense feelings such as sadness, confusion, and grief, that we thought we had left in the past. Although we may not forget these emotions, we can certainly learn to cope with them and manage them in a healthy way.
It takes time for someone to grieve. We do not overcome these feelings overnight. There are stages we all go through that helps us to move through our loss and sadness. Yet, we also know that these feelings can be processed and diminished over time. We all have our own grief journey and learn to cope with these feelings through a variety of stages. These stages, as describe by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her 1969 book, On Death and Dying, are Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. As we move through our grief, we can either go through some or all of these stages.
As we deal with our grief, there are also homeopathic approaches that can help with these emotions. These homeopathic remedies can help us heal and recover from our loss. Below you can find a variety of these remedies to help you move through your own grieving journey.
Ignatia: This homeopathic remedy is used widely for grief after the loss of a loved one or something special to you. If you are feeling sad, distressed, feeling like crying all the time, or insomnia, this can be used to help alleviate those emotions.
Natrum Mur: This homeopathic remedy is used when you feel grief from a deep disappointment, rejection, feel stoic, or want to be alone to cry instead of being around others. This is great if you are experiencing long standing grief.
Phos Acid: This homeopathic remedy is used when you feel grief from feeling apathy, super exhausted, weak, have a lack of emotion, feel shocked and overwhelmed, want to be alone, or feel dull and spacey.
Pulsatilla: This homeopathic remedy is used when you feel grief from abandonment or feeling unloved. You feel like crying easily, have changing mood swings and are feeling a heightened sensitivity.
Rescue Remedy: This homeopathic remedy is a blend of 5 original 38 Bach Flower Remedies by Dr. Edward Back, a renowned homeopath and researcher. These 5 flower remedies are: Rock Rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, and Cherry Plum. It’s the perfect blend to help with grief.
Grief is not easy and we each have our own way of dealing with it. As you go through your own grief journey, feel free to use these homeopathic remedies to help you on your healing path.
I created a program called 21 Days to Release Grief to help you with grief and loss. This program will help you release any emotions associated with your loss through a journal writing experience. You can purchase the program by emailing me at lauren@fear-busters.com. It’s a magnificent program that has helped others through their grief journey.
I have also attached an EFT Tapping Guide to Help you Release Anxiety & Stress, but can also be used with Grief. You can download it here.
If you are unsure what homeopathic remedies can help you with your grief or have questions about any of the grief programs, feel free to contact me at lauren@fear-busters.com or book a session to see how I can help you.
The homeopathic remedies described in this article are not intended to replace qualified medical attention. The remedies given on the site are based on the therapeutic usages of homeopathy. If you or the person you are attempting to work with has a serious condition or has suffered a major injury or has difficulty responding to your questions, please seek medical help immediately. Please note that nothing contained in this article is intended to make diagnoses, prescriptions or recommended treatments for the cure of any specific condition, whether medical, emotional or psychological. Specific programs of disease treatment or prevention should be applied only in consultation with a licensed physician or other qualified health professional. These can be taken for minor ailments but are no way substitute of a physician’s diagnosis. If the problem persists, consult doctor immediately. Although these remedies are generally safe for the public and usually have no side effects, but Lauren Rosenberg advises that these be practiced and/or taken at the user’s sole discretion.