Chronic Anxiety and Panic Attacks
10th October, 2024
London
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A few months
Anxiety can creep into someone’s life slowly, or it can arrive suddenly after a major shock. In 2024, I began working with a 54-year-old woman who had been experiencing both months of overwhelming panic attacks layered on top of older emotional trauma that she had never fully recovered from. Her situation is one that many people quietly struggle with, and it demonstrates how homeopathy can help the body and mind find their way back to stability.
When she first came to see me, she described six months of intense, debilitating anxiety. Panic attacks would strike without warning, leaving her convinced that something terrible was about to happen. She often feared she was moments away from a heart attack, and these episodes left her feeling vulnerable, frightened, and exhausted. Even everyday activities—going out, travelling, or being in public—felt impossible. During her worst panic episodes, she preferred to be completely alone, as if withdrawing might somehow help her regain control.
Alongside this emotional strain, she had started experiencing menopausal hot flushes following a hysterectomy. These physical symptoms only added to the sense that her body was under siege.
As we talked, a deeper layer to her story became clear. Her anxiety had originally begun back in 2017 after the sudden death of her mother. The shock was so severe that it triggered a nervous breakdown at the time, and although she carried on with life, the emotional wound had never really healed. The recent panic attacks were, in many ways, a resurfacing of unresolved grief and trauma.
After understanding the full picture, I prescribed a homeopathic remedy suited to her emotional history, physical symptoms, and the specific way she experienced fear. I also advised that she could repeat the remedy if the panic returned between consultations.
A month later, she came back looking noticeably different—tired, but lighter. She explained that during the first week after taking the remedy, she felt deeply exhausted. This type of fatigue can happen when a remedy reaches the root of a long-standing problem and the body starts to rebalance. It’s often a sign that healing has begun.
What followed was steady, real improvement. Her panic attacks reduced from a severity level she rated at around 90% down to about 40%. She was no longer constantly anticipating catastrophe. Her emotional state was becoming calmer, and the tight grip of fear was beginning to loosen.
By December, the improvement continued, and she no longer needed to repeat the remedy. When she returned in January, she told me something every homeopath loves to hear: she felt generally well and had not experienced a single panic attack since our last consultation.
Interestingly, around this time an old complaint—a frozen shoulder from years earlier—temporarily resurfaced. This phenomenon is something we occasionally see in homeopathy, where older, unresolved physical symptoms reappear for a short period as the body “clears out” deeper patterns. Shortly after, the shoulder improved, and her emotional stability remained strong.
One year on, she continues to remain free of anxiety and panic attacks. Her confidence has returned, she feels grounded again, and the fear that once overshadowed her life has lifted.
This case is a powerful reminder that chronic anxiety is not simply a chemical imbalance or a personality flaw. For many people, it is a response to unprocessed emotional events, grief, or trauma. Homeopathy offers a gentle, natural way to address these deeper layers, helping the whole system—body and mind—to move toward long-term healing.
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This case highlights a pattern often seen in people dealing with chronic anxiety: the current symptoms are rarely isolated. They are usually linked to deeper emotional events that were never fully processed. In her situation, the grief from her mother’s death created a foundation of emotional fragility. Years later, hormonal shifts triggered by surgery made her more vulnerable to anxiety and panic.
Another important feature was the quality of her fear — specifically, the intense belief that she might die during a panic episode. This gave valuable clues about her internal experience of danger, which is essential in selecting a remedy.
Her temporary exhaustion after taking the remedy is significant. When someone has been coping with high levels of internal tension for years, the shift toward healing can bring a release of stored emotional pressure. This often shows up as tiredness before improvement begins.
Her old frozen shoulder resurfacing later is also meaningful. In homeopathy, when an old symptom comes back briefly, it may indicate that the body is healing in the correct direction, clearing deeper issues first before moving outward to physical layers that were unresolved but less urgent.
After reviewing her mental, emotional, and physical symptoms, I prescribed a homeopathic remedy tailored specifically to her fear response, grief history, menopausal symptoms, and the way she experienced panic. The remedy was selected to address the root cause — not only the immediate panic attacks but the underlying emotional shock that had remained active within her system since 2017.
She was advised to repeat the remedy only if symptoms returned or if she experienced another significant panic episode. No additional remedies were given at the first appointment, as the initial response would guide our next steps.
In her follow-up consultations, the improvement was clear and continuous, so there was no need to change or add another remedy. The original prescription was sufficient to support her long-term recovery.
The progression of her recovery was steady and impressive. Within just one month, her panic attack severity dropped from about 90% to around 40%. Her hot flushes reduced in intensity, and she began regaining confidence in everyday activities.
The initial week of tiredness resolved naturally, and she noted a sense of emotional “clearing” that she had not experienced in years. As she continued to improve, she stopped taking the remedy entirely.
By December, she was stable, with no severe panic episodes and no need to repeat the remedy. In January, she reported feeling “generally very well,” with full resolution of panic attacks. Her only temporary setback was the brief return of an old frozen shoulder, which passed on its own.
One year after beginning treatment, she continues to live free from anxiety and panic attacks. Her confidence has returned, she feels calm and emotionally grounded, and she has not needed further remedies.
Yes. Homeopathy aims to address the deeper emotional patterns, physical symptoms, and triggers behind anxiety. Many clients experience a reduction in panic attacks and improved emotional balance when the remedy is matched correctly to their whole symptom picture.
The speed of improvement varies. In this case, the client noticed significant changes within a month. Some people respond quickly, while others improve gradually over several weeks. Healing often unfolds in stages, especially when trauma or long-term stress is involved.
Yes, it can be. A short period of tiredness or emotional release may indicate that the remedy is working at a deeper level. This is known as a “healing reaction” and usually settles as the body begins to rebalance.
Absolutely. Many people experience anxiety, panic, and emotional instability during menopause or after surgical changes (such as hysterectomy). Homeopathy can support both the emotional and physical symptoms associated with hormonal transitions.
If the remedy addresses the underlying root cause, improvements can be long-lasting. In this case, the client remained free from anxiety and panic attacks for over a year after treatment. Ongoing consultations help ensure stability and prevent relapse.
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