Successful Management of Anxiety Neurosis in a 53-Year-Old Male

Abstract

Anxiety Neurosis is a long-term psychological condition that can significantly affect sleep quality, blood pressure regulation, and day-to-day functioning. In modern medical language, the condition is often comparable to Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD. Earlier, it was categorized under ‘psychoneurosis’, which included a wider set of anxiety-related states. The present case is of a 53-year-old male professor suffering from chronic anxiety, persistent insomnia, and hypertension.

He had been dependent on conventional medications for almost three years before he started homeopathic treatment. He underwent a thorough case taking by the homeopathic doctor, assessed for his physical, psychological, thought, and behavioral patterns, and was put on an individualized treatment plan. The remedy selection was based on his specific set of symptoms and circumstances. A 10-month homeopathic treatment, along with regular follow-ups by the doctor, resulted in marked improvement, followed by complete recovery of the patient. The results included normalized sleep patterns and blood pressure. This case highlights the effectiveness and, therefore, the role of classical homeopathic treatment in conditions such as anxiety neurosis.

Introduction

Anxiety Neurosis is a chronic state of heightened worry and fear with persistent tension. It not only affects the mental peace of the patient, but also expands to other areas of their health. The condition has a severe, long-lasting impact on the person’s physical, mental, and emotional balance, often accompanied by a negative impact on sleep, activity, work performance, general health, and overall quality of life.

People working in demanding or high-stress professions with multiple responsibilities are often sufferers of this condition. As it affects the mental balance, the person often loses sleep and suffers from elevated blood pressure. Though conventional medications like anxiolytics and sedatives, that is, sleep-inducing medications, work, they rarely offer a lasting solution. Such patients often report dependency on medications to stay functional.

On the other hand, homeopathy approaches anxiety neurosis and related symptoms like sleeplessness or insomnia in a different way. Before any medicine is selected in homeopathy, the patient undergoes the process of individualization, where his unique symptoms and traits, susceptibilities, etc., are considered alongwith the superficial symptoms. After a detailed case taking and analysis, the remedy is selected. It works by restoring the internal balance, while targeting the active health problem simultaneously. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of homeopathy in restoring emotional balance, sleep, and normal brain functioning through the use of individualized homeopathic remedies.

Case Presentation

Mr. Manohar Awasthi (Name Changed for Anonymization) is a 53-year-old male working as a senior professor at a reputed college in Haryana. The patient visited Dr. Singhal Homeo Clinic with the primary complaints of:

• Persistent anxiety for over three years
• Insomnia with difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep
• High blood pressure, fluctuating under conventional medication
• Constant feeling of mental unrest, fear of uncertainties, and irritability
• Work-related tension due to heavy academic responsibilities
• Additional stress from managing a side business, which was resulting in a loss

He reported that despite taking allopathic medication regularly for three years, the relief was temporary. Sleep was disturbed almost every night. He described lying awake for hours with racing thoughts about work, departmental deadlines and pressure, loss in his side business, and other financial worries.

Family history revealed no major psychological illness. Physical parameters, including blood pressure, were fluctuating even under medication. The patient also reported being “dependent” on the medications to stay functional.

Homeopathic Management

A detailed case-taking session by Dr. Vikas Singhal revealed a personality marked by responsibility, perfectionism, anticipatory anxiety, and a persistent fear of losing in life. Patient’s mental state was closely linked with occupational overload, financial stress, and a potential crisis.

Based on the case totality, which included mental anxiety, insomnia from overthinking, stress from dual responsibilities, and physical complaints, an individualized homeopathic prescription plan was formulated.

The selected remedy (remedy name intentionally withheld as per safe-practice norms) was chosen to address the following:

• Excessive worry about future events
• Sleeplessness caused by racing thoughts about official and business-related responsibilities
• Anxiety-linked chest palpitations, high blood pressure, and restlessness
• Emotional sensitivity and mental fatigue

The patient was instructed to continue conventional antihypertensive medication initially, with careful monitoring of BP readings throughout the treatment.

Regular follow-ups were scheduled every 4–6 weeks.

Results

After undergoing a personalized homeopathic treatment under Dr. Vikas Singhal, the patient showed steady and consistent improvement. The improvement was marked by an improved state of thought, normalizing sleep, emotional stability, improved tolerance to stress-inducing situations, and gradually normalizing blood pressure.

Over the long term, mental restlessness was reduced, sleep was completely normalized, anxiety episodes subsided, and dependence on sedative medicines decreased. Ultimately, the patient got rid of his condition – Anxiety Neurosis, regained emotional balance, and reported a sense of mental calm. This helped him handle his personal and professional responsibilities well and without any stress.

Main Points of Improvement

• Sleep pattern improved and eventually normalized
• Nighttime restlessness and anxiety were significantly reduced
• Emotional stability and mental calmness restored
• Concentration and work performance improved
• Dependence on sedative medications reduced
• Blood pressure remained stable and well-controlled
• Improved stress tolerance in academic and business responsibilities

Final Result that Marked Recovery: All parameters of the patient’s health normalized, and now there were ‘No Symptoms of Anxiety Neurosis.’

Discussion

This case of Anxiety neurosis emphasizes the deep connection between emotional stress, occupational burdens, and physiological health, along with the role of classical homeopathy and personalized homeopathic treatments in managing such conditions.

The patient’s response to homeopathic treatment and a positive recovery also underlines the importance of holistic treatment strategies and personalized remedy selection.

Conclusion

Through individualized classical homeopathic treatment, significant improvement was achieved in this patient suffering from long-term anxiety, neurosis, chronic insomnia, and hypertension. Over 9–10 months of treatment and follow-up, the patient regained emotional balance, normal sleep, and stable physiological parameters. This case demonstrates homeopathy’s capacity to offer comprehensive and lasting relief in stress-linked psychosomatic disorders.