Depressed

Despondent, Depressed, Despair

Despondency, depressed, despair (Crab apple, Elm, Larch, Oak, Pine, Star of Bethlehem, Sweet Chestnut, Willow, this is a large category it includes feelings of poor self image, feelings of overwhelm, lack of confidence, struggles on past your endurance, , feelings of guilt, self blame, for trauma, shock or emotional wound, for feelings of resentment or bitterness, or for extreme mental anguish and despair.

Crab Apple

People who feel they have something unclean about them. We take this remedy when we feel dirty or contaminated in some way, or when preoccupation with some detail causes us to lose sight of more important matters. We may be fussy over trifles, or obsessed with cleanliness and tidiness, or preoccupied or disgusted with our appearance.

Positive quality of this remedy is self-acceptance and being cleansed of whatever it was that obsessed us feeling unclean.

Elm

Remedy indications: people who are normally able to cope with their responsibilities, but who may feel overwhelmed when they take on additional tasks. We take this remedy when extra pressures or demands cause despondency and a crisis of confidence in which we begin to doubt that we can manage all our work and responsibilities.

The positive quality of the remedy is a renewal of belief in our strength and ability. We may also learn to understand and respect our limits and avoid taking on more than we can hope to deal with.

Larch

Remedy indications: people who lack confidence in their ability to do things as well as others. We take this remedy when we don't trust our abilities and don't believe we will be successful. Expecting failure, we may fail to take advantage of opportunities to grow and develop.

The positive quality of the remedy is greater confidence and faith in our ability and a belief that we gain most from life when we accept challenges.

Oak

Naturally brave and strong people who struggle on even when a cause seems hopeless. We take this remedy when a long steady effort - usually bound up with a sense of duty to others - leaves us despondent and exhausted.

The positive quality of the remedy is renewed strength coupled with a greater awareness of the need to rest and recuperate. Deciding to give up hope. The positive quality of the remedy is the return of hope and a willingness to try and try again.

Pine

Feeling guilty and apologising for anything that goes wrong. We take this remedy when we are inclined to blame ourselves for things we have done and not done, even when it is clear that we are not really at fault, or we have in fact done well.

The positive quality of the remedy is self-forgiveness coupled with a more balanced understanding of what is and is not our responsibility.

Star of Bethlehem

We take this remedy when bad news, bereavement or some other event has left us feeling numb, distressed or shaken.

The positive quality of the remedy is to be a comforter of sorrows. Even if the event itself is long past, the remedy offers a consolation for past hurt.

Sweet Chestnut

Unbearable anguish. We take this remedy when we feel we can bear no more; when despite every effort it seems there is nothing left for which to hope, we are at the end of our endurance

The positive quality of the remedy is to bring light and hope to the darkness.

Willow

Complaining, resentment, self-pity. We take this remedy when we feel life has been unfair to us personally, leading us to become bitter and resentful.

The positive quality of the remedy is a renewed interest in the positive things in our lives and a more optimistic, open, and generous reaction to adversity.