INDIVIDUALIZED HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ANXIETY DISORDER FOLLOWING EMOTIONAL TRAUMA WITH PULSATILLA NIGRICANS: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

ntroduction: Anxiety disorder is a common psychiatric condition characterized by excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, autonomic disturbances, and impaired quality of life. Chronic anxiety often develops following traumatic life experiences and may coexist with somatic complaints. Homoeopathy emphasizes individualized treatment based on the totality of mental, emotional, and physical symptoms. Case Summary: A 34-year-old female presented with complaints of anxiety disorder for the past nine years. The condition was characterized by excessive worrying, restlessness, irritability, overthinking, palpitations, tachycardia, disturbed sleep, and mood swings. The patient had a history of severe childhood trauma, having witnessed the violent death of her mother, and later experienced intrauterine fetal death during her first pregnancy. Associated complaints included varicose veins of the lower limbs with cramps aggravated by prolonged standing. Detailed homoeopathic case analysis indicated Pulsatilla Nigricans as the constitutional remedy. Outcome: Progressive improvement was observed during follow-up. Restlessness, anxiety, irritability, and overthinking gradually reduced. By the final follow-up, approximately 90% improvement was reported with marked emotional stability and improved quality of life.