materia medica question

[Vera Resnick]

I like the idea of a continuum - it could be very helpful to look at different continuums and see which remedies appear at different intensities of emotion.

Two remedies mentioned in this discussion have already been helpful in this case - Puls and Carc. The Carc is what I used to open this case originally and it was very good for the px. Now I'm aiming for more with this px, and I think it's possible.

He has been through a tremendous amount and I think must have a deep inner strength that helps him retain his sanity. During sessions although there's a fair amount of self-pity and low self-esteem expressed, there is a sense of this strength and over the years I've seen him tap into it from time to time. (as usual, can't post details, that's what you get when you live in a small country!). I think homeopathy can help that strength emerge more and am looking for ways to do that.

The idea of judgment is relevant - but the prime judger is the px himself. He's especially critical of his own appearance (without clear objective reason). He judges, then goes into the world and feels judged. And is very critical of those around him but presents Puls style yielding etc. So the remedy I'm looking for is definitely connected to Puls, which did some good work.

Thanks for all input,
Vera

[Joy Lucas]

The journey or continuum can begin with almost any causative factor but the initial diseased step with both Iridium and Lyc is a 'fear of failure' - Lyc will run away, Iridium will stay indoors and withdraw and become weak (they both do in later stages) but the 'judgemental' stage is almost invisible and has to occur even before the initial step, i.e. 'why do you fear failure' = 'it is because I will be judged accordingly'. You always have to ask why people do things that they do.

Fear of failure along with its partner of fear of being judged then becomes, if not cured, a self inflicted criticism which then becomes a form of persecution. I think this is very different to being sensitive to criticism - one is more delusional and the other more actual?
Joy

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[Tanya Marquette]

hmm, maybe it would be good to question the basis of
that inner strength. very often it is anger, indignation,
self-righteousness, etc. my foster granddaughter, who
should be very angry, operates more with a kinder heart.
she is puls like in her appearance but will take her anger
and disappointment out with indirect expressions. just some
thoughts to explore--maybe you already have.
tanya

[Joy Lucas]

Related rx that seem worthy to consider would be Silicea and Thuja - Silicea is both judgemental but pulls back all the time, Thuja has fixed ideas about themselves and others.

Sound like ego (self esteem) comes into it as well and 'fear of the opinion of others' - again Sil and Thuja
Joy

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[Ellen Madono]

Palladium has the excess concern for the approval of others. Its
right next to Iridium. But it doesn't seem to have this judgemental
aspect. Also, none of the withdrawal/.
Best,
Ellen

[Joy Lucas]

Palladium is haughty - not as much as Platina though - so in that sense it is judgmental, i.e. I am better than you, delusion tall, I am taller and better than you and yes it desires flattery. In between there is a lack of confidence which could = the withdrawal part, going back and forth from being rude and wanting flattery. Like Platina there is usually a sexual nuance and an affinity to the reproductive organs.

Joy

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[Ellen Madono]

Hi Joy,
It's interesting that all the remedies we are talking about have
inflammation of the ovaries as a major problem. Wonder if we women
are judgmental there or those hormones are involved in those kinds of
feelings.
Best,
Ellen

[Joy Lucas]

Sepia first proved on a male and Platina males do not go untouched by this rx, same with Palladium, even though named after the Goddess Pallas. Oophorinum might still have an application for males with acne just as Orchitinum has menstrual disorders as its main affinity (although not well proved i think).

I am working on a series of essays at present "Sex and the Simillimum" where I am looking at some of the rx that appear to be defined by gender - what you are suggesting is a worthy study.

Joy

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[vennardwilliam]

--- In minutus@yahoogroups.com, Ellen Madono wrote:

I found Iridium in Vermeulen Synoptic MM. Does anyone have other
literature? I have a patient on lycopodium but she also looks a lot
like iridium. Organized like a metal and not very plant like.
Iridium has this swelling of the ovaries which is what is bothering
this patient. Lots of lyc problems with intimate relationships yet
desires company. Radar does not include iridium among remedies under
swollen ovaries. Clings to homeopath. Can't stand to sleep with
anyone else because she feels they will criticize her for example
turning in bed. Can't go out for fear of criticism. Vermeulen does
not mention the fear of criticism. She had all the body aching and
coryza of iridium but it went away with Kali-c. I guess I would still count those as symptoms in favor of iridium.??? For a Japanese, she is extremely tall and shot up very early in childhood. Detached.
Iridium is left sided, but this patient is right sided.
Have you investigated Palladium- craves approbation but won't admit it - is happy when receiving approval, even false flattery-goes to pieces when doesn't get it or is criticized - feels people don't appreciate her for what she Thinks she is- primarily female remedy has affinity for ovarian swellings,rt. sided remedy - am just a lay student - don't have mat. med. in front of me. Just a lay student. William Vennard

[Ellen Madono]

Hi William,
That's a good thought. Those remedies around iridium seem related.
Her ovary went down in pain. So I am not quite so worried. If I
don't see more changes emotionally, I will consider switching away
from Lyc. But for now, letting the remedy play itself out.
Thanks,
Ellen