A while ago I was watching NBC nightly news when a segment came on talking about an increase in depression in children.
As I watched this special my thoughts went back to two young adults that I had treated for depression. I am sharing their stories to show that there is hope for a cure without drugs.
The first patient was a 21-year-old who for the last year had been “melancholic’ and in her words “I feel that I am just going through the motions. Instead of feeling like I want to get this done it is like I have to get this done.” On asking when this started she recounted how her grandfather, to whom she was very close to, passed away. I gave her a high potency Homeopathic remedy and after just two days she commented that “It feels like a cloud has lifted. I am much more clear-headed.”
The second patient was a 15-year-old boy. His mother describes him as being pessimistic, depressed, irresolute, and negative. As he sat next to his mom, his affect was flat. He also complained of not being motivated and have had thoughts of ending his life. But, he also had some unusual fears. He describes them as “ fear of things that he could not foresee. He would get fixated on it every day. Things like car accidents or getting sick would occupy his mind. He said, “Like mom will be going to the store and I will think that she will get in an accident and never come back.”
His mom commented, “this started 8 years ago when his dad died. It is like he has not been able to grieve his death.”
On his one month follow up I could see that his countenance had changed. He said “I’m laughing more, decision making is improved, and not dwelling on those fears.” When asked how much better he was feeling he reported 75%. Both this young man and the 21-year-old young woman went on to a full recovery.
The individualized homeopathic remedy that was given to both of them was Phosphoric Acidium.
Terry Pfau DO, HMD