A Little Boy’s Anxiety and How Homeopathy Helped

Many of the people I see in my clinic come to me with anxiety—it’s one of the areas I specialise in.

A few years ago, a mother reached out about her three-year-old son, worried and unsure about what was going on.

Her little boy had always been cheerful and easy-going. He’d settled into nursery life well, but out of the blue he began showing signs of anxiety and refused to go. He also started wetting the bed at night—something he hadn’t done for more than a year.

Concerned, his mother took him to the doctor to rule out a urinary infection, but the tests came back clear.

When Anxiety Affects Everyday Life

The situation quickly became more stressful. Now, he was having accidents during the day as well as at night. His mum described how, one evening in early October, he woke up wet, and from then on it became a regular occurrence. He’d wake in the night feeling scared and want to sleep in his parents’ bed.

Bedtime became difficult—he needed someone with him to fall asleep. His enthusiasm for nursery faded, and he started hiding behind his mum’s legs at drop-off. This clinginess was completely out of character.

When I looked deeper into what might be causing his sudden change, I discovered that he had developed a fear of monsters. That’s when his mum mentioned something important—the nursery had been doing Halloween activities for two or three weeks. Suddenly, it all made sense.

Finding the Right Remedy

Taking all of his symptoms and behaviours into account, I selected a homeopathic remedy and he took his first dose on 25 October.

Just two days later, on 27 October, his mother phoned me in amazement:

“The remedy has worked like magic! He’s sleeping through the night, no waking up. And there have been no accidents—at home or at nursery.”

He continued with the remedy, and over the following days and weeks, his happy, confident personality returned. The fears and anxiety that had been causing the physical symptoms completely disappeared.

Why the Match Matters

This case is a wonderful reminder of how powerful it can be when the remedy matches the person’s individual needs.

The remedy in this case is often used for situations where someone is tearful, fearful, or needs a lot of reassurance. They may become especially clingy when unwell. In this little boy’s case, the change from a carefree nature to an unusually needy and anxious state was a significant clue—though not the only one—in making the choice.

Like many homeopathic remedies, this one has a wide range of uses, but its effectiveness depends on finding that close match between the remedy and the person.

Homeopathy for Children with Anxiety

This case shows how well homeopathy can work for children experiencing fear and anxiety. Remedies are:

• Gentle
• Pleasant to take
• Quick to act

When the right remedy is chosen, the results can be remarkable—helping children regain their confidence and return to their natural selves.

Originally authored by Anjum Rahmatulla, adapted with permission for Homeopathy247.com.