Can homeopathy support emotional sensitivity?

Homeopathy & hypersensitivity

All humans are sensitive, whether it is physically, emotionally, mentally socially, or, hopefully all! However, some people have heightened sensitivity, and these people are called a ‘hypersensitive person’ (HSP) or can be referred to as Empath. About 20% of the population are highly sensitive. They tend to feel things deeper than the normal person, and can easily get overwhelmed, or affected by things like violence. They have higher rates of sensitivity to their surroundings, are perceptive and observant, including to others’ emotions, and often need time alone. HSP can be sensitive to physical things too, like noise levels or strong smells.

HSP in adults

Some signs of having hypersensitivity as an adult are:

• Struggling to take criticism, and taking everything to heart
• Having tendencies to be easily overwhelmed
• Heightened or sensitive senses (hearing, smell, touch etc.
• Observant, noticing subtle changes
• Empathetic and easily understand/feel others emotions
• Need alone time
• Have a very vivid imagination – daydream often
• Dislike violence – avoid movies/TV shows that are violent
• Are deeply affected by music and art

Hypersensitivity is not a mental disorder, it’s a distinct personality trait. (Source used: health.com)

Self care & diet for HSP

To be a HSP is an amazing trait: it makes you emotionally sensitive, deeply empathetic, and understanding of peoples’ experiences and situations. However, it can also lead you to constantly help others, even at the detriment of yourself, and become overwhelmed with the amount of emotional and sensory you absorb and process every day. It can be exhausting.

So, to keep yourself revived, make sure you:

• Get around 8 hours of sleep
• Eat healthy
• Drink lots of water
• Avoid/spend limited time with emotionally draining people
• Be mindful of both internal and external stimulus
• Have daily downtime – with less screen time eg. read a book, meditate etc.
• Wear headphones or earplugs if needed, in crowded environments etc.
• Use affirmations! (Scroll down for some examples)
• Embrace and action your creativity!
• Spend time outdoors.
• Use grounding techniques- bare feet in grass, taking a hot bath, deeply breathing.
• Ask for help when needed

(Sources used: well+good, journey

Diet:

Make sure you eat healthy! – Have lots of fibre (fruit and vegetables) as well as protein, dairy and carbohydrates. But avoid processed and fast food, and also sugar.

Instead, try some of these foods to reduce anxiety and support your nervous system:

• Nuts and seeds: contains healthy elements that improve your mood and reduce anxiety
• Fatty fish (tuna, salmon, sardines mackerel etc.): contains omega-3, which decreases stress in your body. It also increases serotonin and dopamine
• Whole grains: contains lots of magnesium, and tryptophan – which becomes serotonin. Magnesium deficiency may result in anxiety
• Dark chocolate: contains flavanols, which benefit brain function
• Avocado: rich in vitamin B – develops healthy nerves and brain cells. A deficiency of vitamin B can cause feelings of anxiety
• Blueberries: contains antioxidants and vitamin C for anxiety relief
• Tea: green tea – contains L-theanine (amino acid that reduces anxiety); herbal tea (mint, chamomile, lavender etc.) – reduces anxiety significantly; and black tea – increases dopamine turnover in your brain due to theaflavins
• Ginger: contains more than 14 bio active compounds and antioxidants – which sharpen your cognitive functions and protect your brain. It also may reduce anxiety as effectively as benzodiazepines drugs.
• Turkey: contains tryptophan (essential amino acid that makes niacin). Niacin makes serotonin which increases your mood!
• Oranges & grapefruit: high amounts of vitamins C, which is a stress reducer that lowers your blood pressure.

(Source used: hisensitives.com)

7 affirmations for highly sensitive people

1. Other people’s feelings are not my responsibility
2. I am grateful for who I am
3. I am worthy (of love and compassion)
4. I am resilient and strong
5. I am enough
6. I recognise my achievements today, no matter how big or small
7. I am perfect just the way I am

Remember, these affirmations might be a great fit for you, or you might prefer other ones! These are just suggestions for your use, and could help with overstimulation or to ground yourself before/after a long day.

12 things highly sensitive people need:

1. A slower, simple pace of life
2. Down-time (especially after a busy day)
3. A calm, quiet place to have the downtime in
4. To be able to cry and get emotional
5. Time to adjust to change
6. Close, meaningful relationships
7. Gentle, healthy way of managing conflict
8. Lots of sleep
9. To be able to express their creativity
10. A strong sense of purpose
11. Loved ones who respect and understand them and their sensitivity
12. Lots of self – care (baths, time for hobbies – music, sport etc., journaling, reading)

(Source used: psychology today)

Can an HSP reduce sensitivity?

Being highly sensitive is incredible, being able to know what other people are feeling, feeling everything so deeply, having heightened senses. You can manage your sensitivity, and thrive!

Practise mindfulness – be fully present in every moment. Meditate, do breath work, journal and reflect, say affirmations regularly, prioritise yourself and self care. Accept you for who you are, and love yourself.

Homeopathic remedies can be a great way to control anxiety, balance the nervous system and deal with overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout. The best way to help support an empathetic HSP, especially through burnout, overwhelm and exhaustion is using a complete, complex Homeopathic Treatment Plan.

I specialise in anxiety care and working with HSP. My solution is the Calm Anxiety Health Treatment Plan it is suitable for people of all ages who are seeking an alternative medicine for their overwhelm, exhaustion, burn out and anxiety problems.

The Calm Anxiety Treatment Plan includes 1-2-1 online consultations with me, Kiran, a qualified homeopath with 17 years of professional clinical experience, a bespoke plan for homeopathic remedies, a mindfulness plan and regular check-in phone calls and email support.

Start by booking a low-cost per-qualifying consultation to talk about an alternative medicine for overwhelm, burnout and anxiety, homeopathic treatment with me and how homeopathy can address your symptoms and help reduce them naturally so that you feel healthier, balanced and well.

Once you begin a course on the Calm Anxiety Treatment Plan you should start to notice improvements within a few weeks. Homeopathic treatment for anxiety usually lasts around 3 – 6 months. This will vary according to your symptoms, how long you have had them and the severity.

Get in touch to book your consultation with me and let’s work together using homeopathy treatment to naturally deal with overwhelm, exhaustion, burnout and anxiety problems.

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