A case series on homoeopathic medicine nux vomica in insomnia disorder highlighting unattainable goals as the cause of chronic stress

Abstract

Background: Insomnia disorder due to chronic stress is a common problem and it cause morbidity and reduced quality of life. Identifying the cause of stress can help in homoeopathic medicine selection for the betterment of sleep. Methods: Thirty case profiles of insomnia disorder patients who are all having chronic stress are selected. Cases were treated with individualized homoeopathic medicine after case taking, analysis, evaluation and repertorization. Results: Four of the thirty individuals had insomnia disorder due to chronic stress of unattainable goals. These four cases were treated with Homoeopathic medicine Nux vomica and it has significant result in managing insomnia disorder due to chronic stress of unattainable goals. Conclusion: Homoeopathic medicine, Nux vomica has significant effect in managing insomnia disorder due to chronic stress of unattainable goals.