Are you compulsive, or have impulses to do things you know are wrong but have difficulty controlling your actions? If your answer is “Yes” then you might well benefit from the Bach Flower remedy called Cherry Plum. Cherry Plum is one of the remedies that Dr Bach grouped under the FEAR heading. But the Cherry Plum fear is very specific- it is the fear of losing control of oneself and doing something appalling, such as harm to self or others. The fear of going insane and having crazy behavior is also a fear of the Cherry Plum personality. Cherry Plum may also be beneficial for feeling loss of control of something that has already taken place because of the fear and dread associated with it.
Bach flower remedies were discovered by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1920’s, in England. They gently restore the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred and indecision which interfere with the equilibrium of the being as a whole. Made from wild flowers, they are safe for the whole family including pets.
Bach flower remedies are excellent to address emotional disturbances such as anger, fright, jealousy, and indecision. They can be used as either a single remedy, or in combinations. Needless to say, they are complementary to homeopathy.
Yes, Bach flower remedies can address many other conditions as well, including addiction. Agrimony has long been known as the Bach flower remedy for the addict, as it depicts one putting on a cheerful face to hide problems. This person might use drugs or alcohol to attempt to forget mental torture. I also like Chestnut Bud for those who are slow to learn life’s lessons and repeats the same mistake over and over.
Compulsive behaviors or all kinds, fears, terrors and panics, depression, gloom, mental anguish, and issues of self-esteem, can all be addressed with Bach flower remedies. You can read about each of the 38 remedies and might see yourself in one or more of them. For a complete Bach Flower evaluation, contact me at [email protected].