Things You'll Need:
- Causticum
- Homeopath
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Step 1
Visit a homeopath in order to be properly evaluated for a homeopathic remedy. A homeopath will generally ask questions about your medical and family history, finding out about your current physical, mental and emotional state before devising a homeopathic remedy. A remedy will then be developed based upon the symptoms of your depression that are deemed to be the most important.
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Step 2
Have the homeopath prepare the causticum for you. Some homeopaths prefer to prepare remedies the old-fashioned way by diluting the ingredients in water or alcohol, and then shaking the contents vigorously 10 times. More modern homeopaths offer tablets or pills that dissolve under the tongue.
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Step 3
Find out an appropriate dosage of causticum to take for depression. The frequency of the dosages will depend upon the strength of the dilution of the causticum. When beginning a homeopathic remedy, it is considered safe to take the dosage as needed, with the frequency tapering off as symptoms start to wane.
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Step 4
Avoid touching the causticum tablets with your fingers before you take them, since the oils from your hands could affect the potency of the remedy. Simply pour a few tablets into the lid of the jar and pop them under your tongue.
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Step 5
Do not eat or drink anything at least 15 minutes before and after you take a dose of causticum or any other type of homeopathic remedy. Doing so can dilute the remedy and render it useless.
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Step 6
Order additional causticum, once you know the dosage that works for you, from an online source like 1-800-HOMEOPATHY.com (see Resources below). You can use the website to learn more about homeopathy and to find out about all of the homeopathic remedies used to treat various physical, emotional and mental concerns.
