HOMEOPATHIC APPROACH TO TEENAGE PROBLEMS

Concur that teen years are rugged, but most teens dominate the external pressures with quality friends,
school achievements, social activities and a robust self image. In present times, teenagers are confronted
with a challenging, vulnerable time in life with school and social pressures, extracurricular activities, and
may be even a part time job. Parenting is certainly not easy, especially of an unruly teenager can be
overwhelming for a family. If your teen is uncooperative, angry, abusive or detached, your home may
become an arena of war filled with havoc. Cumbersome teen behaviors do not always kick-start at home,
but can wobble the home and family.
Teenage problems are surging day by day, they are receptive to bad company and behave
inappropriately. Teenage years is a juncture of maturing physically, cognitively, getting to be more
independent and becoming aware of how to fit in with peers. Friends become much more important than
family. At this phase in your childs life, you want to treat them as adults, despite the fact, that they are not
yet ready to accept that responsibility of being an adult. As teenagers have to keep pace to survive in
todays world of broken homes, dysfunctional families, unsafe sex, drugs, etc. this article will give you
inklings on how to resolve teen dilemma with parental as well as Homeopathic support.
Prominent Teenage problems:

Sibling rivalry: Is common and healthy, however, it can get uncontrollable due to stressors like
unusual jealousy, parent divorce, peer pressure, misleading to violent behavior.

Peer Pressure: Most parents are not able to comprehend the profundity of peer pressure effects.
Peer pressure can be positive and negative. Positive peer pressure is healthy and can make your child
feel good about their decisions, but negative peer pressure is when a teen gives into wrong things like
smoking, drinking, drugs, stealing, sexual relationships to be liked or to fit in a group.

Body image: Most teens scuffle with their self esteem during puberty changes. Girls may feel
coerced to be thin and boys may feel that they dont look big and muscular. Negative comments from
parents or peers can have repercussions on a teenagers body image and self esteem.

School bullying: Bullying by seniors can be physical, verbal or emotional and can make teens
feel lonely, depressed and unsafe.

Teen dating and abusive relationships: If your teen is showing physical signs of injury, is
having habitual mood swings with emotional outbursts, starts using drugs or alcohol or is isolating
themselves from family and friends then there is a likelihood of them being in an abusive relationship.

Teen date rape: Mixed emotions of fear, anger and guilt can isolate these teens from their
friends and family, can lead to eating disorders, depression, self abusive behaviors, drug, alcohol use
and abusive relationships.

Teen pregnancies: This dilemma poses an increased risk to the health of teen mother and her
baby. Her opportunities to build a future are diminished as she is likely to drop out of high school.

Eating disorders: This is a psychological problem whether it is obsession with limiting

or

overindulging food intake and is an attempt to gain control, get attention or raise self esteem. The three
main eating disorders are Anorexia or self starvation, Bulimia or forced vomiting after eating large
meals, and Binge eating or compulsive emotional eating.

Shoplifting: Some teens shop lift under peer pressure, for a thrilling experience, to rebel, to feel
a sense of control, to get attention, to comply with their addictions of drugs, alcohol, nicotine.

Teen Depression: Teen depression could be an outcome of breaking up with a boyfriend or

girlfriend, parents getting divorced, struggle with school grades, bullying, peer pressure, etc. Teenagers
react to their depression by getting into trouble with alcohol, drugs, sex, being rebellious.

Suicidal tendencies: All the above issues can provoke a teen towards suicidal tendencies.

Symptoms of troubled Teenagers:

Behaving hostile, violent, defensive.

Truancy - Missing school.

Dropping of grades at school.

Lack of motivation.

Detaching from family and friends.

Lying.

Habitual mood swings.

Hurting self, others, animals, property.

Limiting or overindulging in food.

Change in sleep habits.

Abusing alcohol, drugs, smoking.

Sexual indulgence.

Running away from home.

Homeopathic approach to Teenage problems:

Homeopathic constitutional modus operandi can come to the aide of teenage problems associated with
physical and emotional stress. Homeopathic treatment is affordable, safe, natural, effective and
permanent. Homeopathic remedies precisely act at the level of mind and body together, to offset
emotional disruptions such as anxiety, anger, insecurity, obsessive traits, jealousy, paranoias, depression,
neurosis, etc. By relieving these emotions, Homeopathic remedies facilitate a harmonious rapport with
health. Homeopathic remedies can devise a positive change in teens suffering from distressing states of
mind, emotions and behavior. Homeopathy can facilitate the patients to be less hostile, much more
accommodating, easier to live with, and more competent in dealing with stressful situations. After
constitutional Homeopathic treatment patients become more rational, much less reactive and more

compliant. The traits of impulsivity, and hyperactivity become much more controllable. Conflict with
parents, siblings, schoolmates, and friends, lying, stealing and hurting others becomes significantly less
frequent, as Homeopathic remedies help you appreciate your own value and respect by building self
esteem and helping you develop a better sense of right and wrong. Teens treated successfully with
Homeopathy can truly be called trouble-free kids. Their parents, family members, teachers, and friends
can finally go back to living a more peaceful life.
Some Homeopathic remedies that are commonly used to treat Teenage problems are given
below. These are just a few of the commonly used Homeopathic remedies and are
mentioned only to create awareness about the effectiveness of Homeopathic medicines in
Teenage problems. It is not advisable to resort to self-medication for any disease.
Homeopathic remedies for Teenage problems:
Aurum Metallicum: This is an exceptional remedy for patients who are depressed, cynical, hopeless,
and suicidal. These patients are very low-spirited, unresponsive, have a weak memory and are always
blaming themselves. They are rebellious and self destructive. They are extremely slow in doing things,
are oversensitive to noise, excitement, confusion, and spend sleepless nights sobbing aloud with frightful
dreams. They have an increased appetite and thirst.
Chamomilla: This remedy is suited to children who are short tempered, oversensitive, vindictive,
restless, destructive, impatient and intolerant. These patients are always moaning because they cannot
have what they want and cry during sleep with frightful dreams. They are addicted to coffee and narcotics.
Colubrina: This remedy is recommended for teenagers with weight problems and for those who want to
reduce cravings and encourage better eating habits. Also for patients who are sexually very active, and
are addicted to stimulants like coffee, alcohol, tobacco, drugs like opium, an excellent remedy for
hangovers. These patients are always fault finding, very sensitive to noises, odors, light, they do not like
to be touched.
Ignatia: This is a matchless remedy for grief and loss caused by a break up with a boyfriend or girlfriend,
a move to a new school or loss of a parent or parental divorce. These patients cannot bear tobacco and
coffee. They are alert, nervous, apprehensive, rigid and have noticeable mood swings.
Staphysagria: This remedy is indicated for persons whose poor self-image is procured from a past hurt
that is trailed by subdued anger, grief, insults. They throw temper tantrums, have a deep-seated fear of
rejection, are very sensitive to rudeness and are unable to fight for their own rights. These patients
usually have a history of sexual abuse or emotional abandonment by their parents.

Tabacum: This remedy is recommended to patients who want to quit smoking and need help with
withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, nervousness, nail biting and insomnia. These patients look pale,
unhappy, depressed, are forgetful and discontented.
Self - care measures for Teenage problems:

Study your teens behavior: what transpires before, during and after their reaction and the
ramifications of their behavior.

Be a supportive parent, spend time listening and talking to your teen.

Reinforce communication at home, and minimize disputes.

Make sure your teen knows that you love him or her, even if their behavior is not approved.

Admire your childs positive behaviors with rewards.

Consistently impose rules, curfew times and have consequences for breaking those rules.

Enforce basic behavior standards when your teenager is violent or uses obscene language.

Hence, consider Homeopathy and help your teen successfully navigate the complicated teen landscape.
Parents savor a quality kinship with your teenager, moreover have them value their second chance at a
new life.
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About the author:
Neepa Sevak (DHMS, DHom, DIHom, DHM, CCH, RSHom (NA), HMA) is experienced and registered
with the Arizona Homeopathic Board of Medical Examiners, and certified by the Council of Homeopathic
certification. She is currently practicing Classical Homeopathy, is a Supervisor, Clinical Faculty and is on
the Board of International Affairs at the American Medical College of Homeopathy. Neepa is also
serving as a specialist at ACA (Autism Community of Africa, an organization that is helping heal Autistic
children in Africa, with the help of Homeopathic remedies). Her mission is to Promote Health through
Homeopathy with a Holistic, Totalistic, and Individualistic approach.
Phone: (480) 363 0758
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