HOMEOPATHIC AND PSYCHIATRIC PERSPECTIVES ON GRIEF

Author(s): Gaylord, S.

Abstract: Objective: This review describes the homeopathic analysis of grief and common remedies corresponding to this reaction. Homeopathic descriptions of grief are compared with contemporary psychiatric criteria.Data Sources: Each homeopathic rubric (ie, symptom) is identified on the basis of a computerized repertory search grouped according to body systems, and compared with a current et of operational criteria derived from the psychiatric literature. The major homeopathic remedies for grief are identified.Study Selection: One hundred four rubrics for grief were found, incorporating and physical symptoms as well as physical disease.Data Synthesis: Homeopathic phenomenology of grief was closely matched with its current psychiatric definition. A close correspondence was seen between psychiatry and homeopathy, even though each has a differing heritage and temporal origin. The correspondence of a later descriptive system (ie, psychiatry) to an earlier, independently derived system (ie, homeopathy) confers validation to both systems description of the grief response.Conclusion: The similarities and differences between homeopathic and psychiatric descriptions of grief have been noted. Similar forms of grief response are recognized by both systems, though homeopathy provides a more extensive list physical sequelae following bereavement. Controlled trials of homeopathy in grief states are recommended.

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