Stress is the body’s natural response to feeling under threat or overwhelmed by mental or emotional pressure. It often arises when we feel unable to control or manage a situation — in today’s fast-paced world, this can be often.
This “fight, flight or freeze” response once helped us survive real dangers. Today, however, our bodies react the same way to everyday pressures — whether they’re real or just perceived. Work demands, family responsibilities, traffic jams, financial worries, information overload, poor sleep, and even social media can all trigger the same internal alarm bells.
The Physiology of Stress
When you’re stressed, your adrenal glands release cortisol and adrenaline. In short bursts, this response can help you meet deadlines, stay alert, and power through challenges. Adrenaline triggers the short-term fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, breathing, and energy, while cortisol is released during prolonged stress to raise blood sugar, enhance brain and muscle energy, and modulate immune function. Though initially helpful, chronically elevated levels of either hormone can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, weight gain, immune suppression, and negative impacts on memory and thinking. You may feel tired but wired, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. Over time, your adrenal glands can become depleted, affecting your energy, mood, and physical health.
Common Symptoms of Stress and Adrenal Fatigue:
Physical:
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Hormonal imbalances
- Skin issues e.g. Eczema and acne
- Muscle tension
- Headaches
- Digestive issues
- Insomnia
- Low energy and immunity
Emotional:
- Irritability or mood swings
- Anxiety, worry and overthinking
- Low mood
- Feeling overwhelmed
Behavioural:
- Poor sleep habits
- Overuse of caffeine or alcohol
- Social withdrawal
Mental:
- Poor concentration
- Memory issues
How Homeopathy Can Help with Stress and Fatigue
Homeopathy doesn’t just treat symptoms — it looks at the whole person, supporting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
As a homeopath, I take into account your lifestyle, triggers, emotional state, and overall health. From there, I select remedies tailored to your specific needs — aiming to support your nervous system, boost natural energy levels, and gently restore balance.
Common Homeopathic Remedies for Stress & Fatigue
These are general examples — a full consultation helps match the best remedy to your unique situation.
| Remedy | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Nux Vomica | For driven, overworked people who rely on caffeine or stimulants to keep going; irritable and exhausted. |
| Kali Phosphoricum | Ideal for mental exhaustion, burnout, or fatigue after prolonged stress or grief. Great for students or carers. |
| Gelsemium | For anticipatory stress and fatigue with trembling or weakness; may feel mentally dull or slow. |
| Phosphoric Acid | For deep emotional fatigue and apathy/indifference, often following a prolonged period of stress or grief. |
| Sepia | For people who feel emotionally flat, exhausted, and detached, often from doing too much for others. |
Stress reduction and management are also key to improving your physical and mental health as is reassessing your lifestyle and consulting a professional homeopath for help.
Additional Support: Nutrition & Lifestyle
Alongside homeopathic remedies, I often recommend Homeobotanicals, tissue salts, and key supplements to support adrenal function and recovery. These may include:
- Vitamin B Complex
- Magnesium
- Adaptogenic herbs
- Gentle dietary changes
Holistic Recovery Tips
- Prioritise sleep and rest
- Limit caffeine and alcohol
- Practice mindfulness or meditation
- Set healthy boundaries
- Limit screen time
- Seek emotional support
Building resilience means also addressing lifestyle factors like rest, boundaries, hydration, and emotional processing. It’s about restoring your whole system — not just putting a plaster over symptoms.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
Most people don’t realise how deeply stress is affecting their health until it starts impacting sleep, energy, digestion, or emotional balance. If this sounds familiar, I’m here to help.
A homeopathic consultation with me gives you space to explore what’s really going on — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Together, we create a plan to support your healing and help you return to a calmer, more balanced state.
What sets homeopathy apart is the time and attention it gives to your story. In our sessions, we’ll go deeper than symptom lists — looking at your medical history, energy levels, personality traits, fears, relationships, and life experiences. From this, I prescribe remedies and homeobotanical adaptogens that help you feel calmer, more grounded, with a gentle increase of energy.
Over time you will notice:
- Feeling calmer
- More energy
- Improved sleep quality
- Less tension and burnout
- Balanced hormones
- Less brain fog
- Increased emotional resilience
From a Google review: I have received homeopathic treatment from Jane for stress related issues and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She is attentive, understanding and kind. The turnaround in both my mental and physical health is testimony to her skill and the effectiveness of this type of treatment.
Book a Free Introductory Call
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call if you’d like to chat about how I work or ask any questions before booking.
Get in touch here https://janebencehomeopathy.co.uk/free-introductory-call/— I look forward to supporting your journey.
You can find me at The Practice Rooms in Bristol, BS9 3ED practicing face to face and online worldwide, Monday-Wednesday.
