Homeopathic management of depression: A case report

Abstract

Depression is a widespread mental health issue that negatively impacts a person's emotional, cognitive, and physical health. The approach of homeopathy to treat depression is through the symptoms collectively and the vital force's harmony. A case report is represents the homeopathic management of a 27-year-old male with major depressive disorder due to emotional disappointment. The patient showed signs of constant sadness, crying, lack of feeling, inability to think, bad memory, tiredness, sleeplessness, little sweating, and thirst. Very detailed case taking and miasmatic evaluation pointed out the existence of a predominant psoric background. The repertorization with Synthesis Repertory stressed Phosphoricum Acidum as the remedy that best fit the case. The patient was given Phosphoricum Acidum 200 followed by placebo. During the six weeks of therapy, there was a gradual increase in emotional stability, energy, social interaction, concentration, and overall health which was evidenced by a decrease in HDRS score from 17 to 12. This case is a proof of the success of individualized homeopathic treatment in the management of depression and enhancement of the patient's life quality.