Dear Magda, I have edited your post and also sent to Minutus as this
might be useful for others as well - I hope that is ok.
Every case has to be taken on its own merits and of course not every
case of anorexia or bulimia will need one of the kaliums. I think the
kaliums, as a group, tend to be looked at as the 'retentive' type,
rigid in outlook and possibly repressed in nurture and upbringing thus
making them contenders to consider for such conditions as eating
disorders.
Kali ars - anxious, discontented, irritable, jealous - no appetite,
will only drink water (typical of many anorexics)
Kali bich - anxious, indifferent, avoids people - overeats, has
compulsive eating habits
Kali brom - depressed, feels guilty, remorseful - anorexic and very
thirsty
Kali carb - irritable, despondent, fearful, obstinate - total disgust
with food but wants to eat frequently, anxious when hungry
Kali chlor - irritable and yet dull, frightening dreams - whole
digestive sphere ulcerates and breaks down, cannot eat
Kali chlorosum - sensitive and constricted - constriction prevents
eating, thyroid rx?? In fact thyroid dysfunction can be prominent in
people who are anorexic or bulimic and should be checked out
Kali cyan - alternates gentle with anger - chronic vomiting, chronic
constipation, epigastric region very sensitive
Kali iod - anxious and fearful, always troubled - will only drink
liquids or soups
Kali mur - irritable and fearful - feels they must starve and refuses
food, habitual loss of appetite
Kali nit - bored, discouraged, fearful - <<< from many foods so they
don't eat, retch and vomit frequently
Kali oxal - extremely depressed - chronic vomiting
Kali perm - addictive (opiates), so maybe useful for getting someone
off these drugs and they have no interest in eating properly although
there is a constant inclination to swallow
Kali phos - shy, nervous, depressed and indifferent - averse to food
but just wants ice water and sweets, likes to drink vinegar
Kali sil - anxious and indolent - extreme emaciation (end stage
anorexia?)
Kali sulph - hurried and irritable, petulent - wants only sweets and
liquids
Kali tart - feels paralysed - extreme emaciation, great thirst, lots of
vomiting
Kali tell - feels sleepy and oppressed - great appetite which then
dwindles to nothing, inclination to vomit, whole person smells of
garlic.
Remember that some of the kaliums haven't been proved. I always think
the desire for sweets that come through often is interesting - part of
the child nurture. anyway, hope useful. Best wishes, Joy
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