Episode 147: Anxiety, Can Homeopathy Really Help with Gitanjali Goel

Why can anxiety feel completely different from one person to another? In this episode of the Homeopathy247 Podcast, Mary Greensmith speaks with Gitanjali Goel about the many ways anxiety can appear and why understanding your individual triggers, physical sensations and emotional responses can be helpful. They explore anticipatory anxiety, health anxiety, fear of abandonment, people pleasing, panic, phobias and the impact that past experiences can have on present fears. How Does Anxiety Show Up? Gitanjali explains that anxiety does not have one single pattern. One person may experience butterflies, nausea or digestive changes, while another may notice a racing heart, sweating, trembling or a sudden feeling of panic. She explains how homeopaths traditionally look at these individual differences when considering remedies. Anxiety Before an Event The conversation explores anticipatory anxiety, such as feeling nervous before a social event, performance or important occasion. Gitanjali discusses traditional remedy pictures including Argentum nitricum and Aconite and explains why the person's exact experience matters when choosing between them. Health Anxiety Mary and Gitanjali also talk about people who become highly worried about their health. A small pain or physical change may lead to repeated searching online, seeking reassurance or fearing a serious illness. Health anxiety can become very distressing, and psychological therapies can provide effective support when these fears begin interfering with everyday life. Fear of Abandonment Another pattern discussed is becoming anxious when someone does not reply to a message or worrying that a partner or friend may be upset. Gitanjali compares Phosphorus and Pulsatilla within traditional homeopathic materia medica and explains how similar fears can still appear differently from person to person. People Pleasing and Suppressed Anger The episode also explores people who find it difficult to say no, avoid confrontation and regularly put other people's needs before their own. Gitanjali discusses Staphysagria and Lycopodium as two traditional remedy pictures associated with different emotional patterns around confidence, anger and relationships. Phobias, Panic and Past Experiences Fear of dogs, spiders, enclosed spaces, darkness and being alone are also discussed. Mary and Gitanjali explore how previous frightening or traumatic experiences may influence later anxiety and why understanding the original trigger can be useful. Homeopathy has not been established as an effective treatment for anxiety disorders, panic disorder or psychological trauma. Persistent or significant anxiety deserves appropriate professional support. Key Takeaways Anxiety can appear differently in every person. Physical symptoms may include nausea, palpitations, sweating or trembling. Triggers can provide useful clues about anxiety patterns. Reassurance seeking can become part of health or relationship anxiety. Avoidance and people pleasing may also be connected with anxiety. Past experiences can influence present fears. Homeopathic prescribing is traditionally individualized. Significant anxiety should receive appropriate professional support. Important links to your information: Visit Gitanjali's website: https://pcosandfertilityhomeopath.com/ Join the Managing Gut Health, PCOS and Fertility Naturally with Homeopathy Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/managingguthealthpcosandfertilitywithhomeopathy Follow Gitanjali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeohealthcenter/ Gitanjali's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpagvITSkBPaVHVkX3x88g Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be updated with our latest episodes. You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/