Depression
A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Historical context
Historically treated by attempting to lift the 'vital force' and release emotional stagnation.
Common symptoms
- Persistent sadness
- Loss of interest
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbances
Mechanisms
Neurotransmitter imbalance and psychosocial stress. Holistic modalities aim to release trapped trauma and balance the nervous system.
Associated modalities
- homeopathy
- reiki
Clinical studies
- Response to Individualized Homeopathic Treatment for Depression in Climacteric Women with History of Domestic Violence, Marital Dissatisfaction or Sexual Abuse — Homeopathy (2018;107(3):202-210)
- Depressed patients treated by homeopaths: a randomised controlled trial using the 'cohort multiple randomised controlled trial' (cmRCT) design — Trials
Interesting facts
- Holistic approaches often consider depression not just as a brain chemistry issue, but as a full-body vital expression of trapped emotional energy.