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Depression chat with Dr Sarah Brewer

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Can Bach flower remedies help relieve mild depression?
Q: Do you think Bach flower remedies can help if you suffer from mild depression? They seem popular.
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A: I'm a fan of Bach flower remedies as they are helpful for a number of emotional problems. There are 38 individual remedies, of which the following (among others) are beneficial for depression:

  • Gorse (Ulex europaeus) for feelings of despair, hopelessness and futility
  • Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) for 'Monday morning' feelings of not being able to face the day, tiredness, procrastination, and those needing inner strength
  • Wild Oat (Bromus ramosus) for those dissatisfied in their current lifestyle or career, and who cannot decide which alternative path to follow
  • Mustard (Sinapis arvensis) for deep gloom descending for no apparent reason, melancholy and heavy sadness
  • Elm (Ulmus procera) for those who overextend themselves, are overwhelmed or burdened with responsibilities
  • Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) for those who have reached the limits of their endurance, for deep despair or unbearable anguish It's best to seek advice from a trained therapist.
    Dr Sarah Brewer

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