Separation anxiety disorder
Separation anxiety disorder is a mental health problem. A child with this disorder may have troubles about being away from family members or other close person.
Homeopathy is considered to be the most harmless and safest healing method of medicine in treating the pediatric health issues.
Causes
There are biological and environmental factors which seem to be playing a role in the development of disorder.
It is said that the imbalance of norepinephrine and serotonin may lead to the development of this disorder.
Child can also get the tendency of anxiety and fear in heredity from the family.
Clinical features
- Refusal on sleeping alone
- Fear of being left alone
- Nightmares exhibiting the separation
- Fear of facing the darkness
- Being clingy
- Temper tantrums
- Attention seeking behavior
Treatment
- Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicines play an essential role in managing the case of separation anxiety disorder.
A skilled homeopath understands the case from deeper level from various dimensions.
A complete and detailed case taking is crucial for the perfect selection of homeopathic medicine which is capable enough to treat the concerned case.
Borax, stramonium, calc carb, aconite, mag carb, cina, chamommilla, baryta carb are well indicated homeopathic medicines that profoundly work well in handling the case of same.
But, only a well selected remedy is considered after case processing, case analysis and evaluation, on the ground of characteristic individuality and constitution.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
This therapy helps a child in managing the anxiety with calmness and patience.
- School inputs
Institution where he/she is taking education may also be involved in care.
- Family therapy
Parents, other family members play a vital role in this treatment protocol.