The pandemic has, amongst many other things, changed the landscape of socializing as we know it. Stay-at-home orders and safety concerns have left many of us homebound for months. Some do just fine with the isolation (some may even have welcomed it), but others are all but melting down, siting ‘the need for human contact’ as a driving force of discontentment. Much like the addict, people may find themselves using risky behavior (to get that human contact), despite the negative or potentially negative consequences. Is it acceptable to push the boundaries of safety for the isolated soles who cannot stand not it anymore? I wonder if they are even aware…
Aside from re-inventing ourselves with new outlets and activities- all of which you have probably heard of or thought about yourselves, here are some totally natural remedies to address some of the common conditions you may be suffering from, such as sleeplessness, anxiety, loneliness, and a few remedies for cravings, for those suffering from addiction;
Arcenicum album (homeopathic)-needed for people who have restless sleep with fearful dreams about robbers, thieves, or stealing.
Coffee cruda (homeopathic)- helps you sleep when overwhelmed with worries and overactive thoughts
White Chestnut (Bach Flower) use to reduce repeated unwanted thoughts or worries
Aconite (homeopathic)- this remedy can relieve intense and sudden anxiety, panic, and fear
Argentinum Nit (homeopathic)- helps to reduce anxiety due to uncertainty
Heather (Bach Flower) for people who do not like to be alone
Avena sativa- for heroin cravings (homeopathic or tincture)
Tobaccum (homeopathic)- for craving tobacco products