Bach Flower Remedies are selected according to the recipient's emotional
reaction to his/her circumstances, and not to whatever physical conditions
he/she exhibits.
Dr. Bach believed that although physical conditions could be alleviated
by these remedies, such effects were achieved by balancing the associated
emotions and thereby supporting the body's self-healing processes.
The 'indications' listed in the right-hand column below are the traits
and emotions which indicate that the associated remedy may be helpful.
This list is an extremely concise summary, for more detailed information
and Case Histories click on the "more information about this remedy"
links in the left-hand column or read some of the excellent textbooks
on this subject including, for example: [12],
[15].
Individual Remedies
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Superficially carefree while suffering from concealed worries;
covers mental anguish with a 'brave face'
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"Attacks" of sudden anxiety and vague fears having no
known cause - highly disconcerting and difficult to discuss or explain
to others.
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Intolerant characteristics; tendency to criticise; instinct to
see the faults rather than the positive qualities in others.
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'Do anything for anyone' types; people who do not stand-up for
themselves but whose servile tendencies render them trapped in their
roles rather than being willing helpers of others.
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Self-doubt; tendency to follow others' advice despite genuinely
knowing better oneself.
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Overwhelming sense of despair; fear of losing one's mind and/or
harming oneself or othes; sense of loss of control.
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Tendency to make the same mistakes over and over again; constant
repetition of same type of difficulties in life; inability to 'break
the cycle.
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Sense of self-pity, possessiveness and desire to control those
close to him/her; emotionally 'needy' and self-focused.
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Absent-minded daydreamers; inattentive; lack of focus in the present;
withdrawal into own world.
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Inability to appreciate oneself; senses of disgust, dissatisfaction,
mental/physical uncleanliness directed at oneself; loss of sense
of proportion (anxiety about trival aspects of potentially serious
situations).
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Temporarily overwhelmed by responsibility and/or sense of inadequacy
(despite being genuinely competent).
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Disappointment, negative outlook; doubt; despondency.
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Sense of complete hopelessness and despair; certain that 'nothing
will work' (though may 'try' at the request of others).
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Extreme self-focus, enjoy an audience for their woes but have little
interest in others' issues - hence may be shunned by people exhausted
by hearing their problems.
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Negative perceptions of, and emotional responses to, others, incl.
envy, jealousy, hatred, suspicion.
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Dwelling on the past, lack of focus in the present due to persistent
nostalgia; homesickness; excessive mental reflections on the past.
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Mental tiredness at the thought of tasks ahead; feel more tired
when having to get up than when going to bed after a long day.
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Irritation; impatience; frustration and nervous irritation when
progress is not fast enough; quick-thinking impatiens types are
generally content to work alone unhindered by the percieved slowness
of others (don't feel the need to control others).
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Insufficient confidence, sometimes resulting in despondency and
despair.
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Anxieties and fears of known cause; shy and retiring personalities.
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Hopeless, despairing melancholic gloom descending for no apparent
reason; tendency towards times of depression characterised by lack
of interest in daily life.
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Reliable, dependable personalities who never give up persisting
in their endeavours and often helping others as well - but can eventually
feel despondent/despairing under the weight of so much effort/responsibility.
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Fatigue as a result of much effort and energy expended; body and
mind drained of energy and strength; complete exhaustion.
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Self-condemnation, never satisfied with own achievements; feelings
of guilt.
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Excessive fear for the welfare of others; anxiety about others'
wellbeing; tendency to overprotection of others
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Extreme terror, either experienced at present or for help to cope
with a recent (not yet recovered from) accident, near-miss, nightmare;
experience of the sense of terror - whatever the cause
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Inflexibility towards self (often in adherance to high ideals)
leading to self-repression, self-martyrdom and denial
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Indecision, quiet people whose attention and outlook changes frequently
leading to difficulty concentrating and reaching simple decisions,
hesitancy and lack of balance in life
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After-effects of shock - which may have taken place recently or
years previously
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Extreme mental anguish that may feel like mental torture; response
to this mental pain may be a strong one of not giving up but keeping
the despair to oneself
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Over-exertion, sometimes due to committment to a cause, somtimes
due to will-power outstripping physical ability to perform the tasks
set for oneself - leading to stress and tension
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Inflexible, dominating and ambitious characteristics; generally
intelligent quick-thinkers who enjoy power over others; have no
interest in 'converting' others to their way of thinking but demand
unquestionning obedience from those around them
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Moving on to a new phase of one's life; desire to break links that
tie one to past circumstances
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Percieved as proud and aloof due to self-reliance and comfort in
own company, sense of superiority over others sometimes leading
to distainful and condescending behaviour
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Persistent mental arguments (with oneself), unwanted thoughts,
difficulty in keeping one's mind clearly focussed in the present
moment
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Lack of direction and focus in life leading to senses of frustration,
despondency, uncertainty as to the best path to follow
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Apathy, uncomplaining but also uninterested in making efforts to
improve or recover, resignation to circumstances
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Gloom and despair associated with bitterness and resentment towards
others
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Composite Remedy
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Consists of: Cherry Plum (for
desperation), Clematis (for
far-away, out-of-body tendencies), Impatiens
(for mental stress and tension), Rock Rose
(for terror/panic), Star of Bethlehem
(for shock).
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