Episode 189: Homeopathy for Depression: A Gentle, Individualised Approach with Alice Glendinning

Episode Description:

In this episode of the Homeopathy247 podcast, host Mary welcomes back Alice Glendinning to explore the profound impact of homeopathy on depression. They discuss how homeopathy addresses not just the current feelings of low mood, but the deep-seated traumas and inherited susceptibilities that often lie beneath the surface.

Can Homeopathy Help with Depression?

Depression is a complex subject with clinical symptoms that vary significantly from person to person. Alice notes that while there are over 5,000 homeopathic remedies available, nearly every one of them includes some form of “low mood” or depression in its profile. The key is finding the specific remedy that matches a patient’s unique experience, including their sleeping patterns, appetite, and the timing of their symptoms.

Understanding Triggers and “Energetic” History

Homeopaths look beyond the present moment to understand the root cause of depression. Key factors include:

• Trauma: Past events, even those from childhood that an adult may not consciously remember, can stay “held” within our cells.
• Inherited Susceptibility: We carry energetic imprints from previous generations. Depression might “jump” a generation, affecting a grandchild more than a child.
• Environmental Factors: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a common trigger, especially during dark, damp winters when vitamin D levels are low.

Working Alongside Conventional Medication

Many people come to homeopathy because they feel “dampened down” by conventional antidepressants. Alice explains that homeopathy is an energetic medicine that works on a different plane than chemical medications. Patients do not have to choose one or the other; homeopaths can tailor treatment to work safely alongside existing meds by adjusting the potency and frequency of remedies.

Mega Potencies and Opening Remedies

Alice shares a fascinating case of a long-term patient whose healing “cracked open” only after using high potencies, specifically a 50M. She highlights several powerful remedies for depression:

• Aurum (Gold): A classic remedy for deep, clinical depression.
• Thuja: Used when there is low self-esteem or a desire to hide one’s true self.
• Lacanum (Dog’s Milk): Helpful for those who feel unloved or “faithful to a fault” despite poor treatment.
• Berlin Wall: An “opening remedy” used for intense darkness or suicidal thoughts.

Links in this episode:

• Alice Glendinning’s website: https://aglendinninghomeopathy.com/
• Read our blog articles about depression: https://homeopathy247.com/category/depression/
• The New Materia Medica Homeopathy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Materia-Medica-Remedies-Homoeopathy/dp/1905857160/