Homeopathy for low mood

November is a dark time of year. I am minded to share my thoughts on some of the remedies I have used over the years to support people who find themselves in a low mood or who, in conventional terms, feel depressed.
One remedy I have used in practice is Aurum Metallicum or homeopathic gold. This type of remedy suits patients who have suffered from big set-backs in their lives such as experiences of bullying in the past, abuse or business failure. The problem is compounded because these people also set high standards for themselves and can be idealistic.
Their mood can be one of deepest depression. I have worked with patients who, over a period of months on this remedy have found it in themselves to open up, to share memories that are painful but freedom giving in the sharing. I have seen them move on to reach out to loved ones for support when previously they kept their pain bottled up inside.
There are very many remedies in homeopathy which can support people in low mood. For me choosing a remedy is a matter of finding the exact way in which low mood is felt by the person, from the way they tell their story and even from some of the physical symptoms which can accompany their emotional state.
Another example is Natrum Muriaticum (homeopathic salt). Here I have had good results for people who come with low mood. These type of patients can be stoical. They make huge efforts to carry on life and support those around them especially close friends and family without revealing their state. I have often found that this remedy helps where the condition can be linked to a maternal relationship. Sometimes these are people who will crave to get away on their own and console themselves alone rather than among friends.
There are many more remedies in homeopathy for low mood and they are as varied as the different ways in which people present with this emotional condition. My strong advice though is to seek professional homeopathic advice or other professional medical support first since this is not a case where you can self- diagnose.