The Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies for Oppositional Defiance Disorder – ODD
Defiant children.
While nearly all children can have a certain amount of defiance, there are others that are a whole other level.
Maybe they act like they don’t hear you…
Or just straight up say no.
Regardless, here are the main homeopathic remedies associated with oppositional defiance disorder/ODD:
1. Ferrum Phos
In this state children don’t simply want to just be *the* boss, they innately view themselves as the authority. They may have an almost militaristic type of way about them, and do not listen because in a way to them you are beneath them. They are often prone to dark undereyes, and may either really love, or really hate, tomatoes. Most issues with defiance are helped by this remedy alone, can also in conjunction consider the cell salt version.
2. Moschus
This is big in particular for girls with defiance. Can act almost like they are drunk at times with very goofy and silly behavior. Can come off very excitable and almost larger than life.
3. Lycopodium
Known as being like a tiny dictator, they want to boss around everyone in the house. Often they are worse in some sort of way between 4-8pm. May crave sugar excessively and are prone to a lot of gas/digestive issues.
4. Cina
A parasite state. Very difficult children with immense behavioral issues that can lash out physically and have excessive meltdowns. May be averse to physical affection, often worse around the full moon.
5. Arnica
Similar to Ferr Phos with a militaristic type of energy. Can be very fearful and prone to nightly nightmares, yet is known for notoriously saying “I’m fine” when asked. May have issues with being worse ever since an injury of some type.
6. Chamomilla
Similar to Cina, defiant children with excessive meltdowns. May want things, and when you give them, no longer want them. Usually are better if picked up and carried.
7. Nux Vom
Defiant children that are excessively competitive. They often have a lot of issues with their gut, and may act a lot worse after eating certain foods (ie foods with dyes).
8. Lachesis
In these types they can be defiant but very quick to use hurtful words. Rather than lashing out physically like in Cina, they will be defiant and name call/try to upset someone by saying something they know will deeply hurt their feelings. Usually has clothing sensory issues.
9. Tarentula
Children with defiance with a marked cruel nature about them. They can say excessively violent or aggressive things, and laugh when others hurt themselves. Often are deeply drawn to rhythmic beats in music/like to dance to it. May have a history of early separations in infancy (ie: NICU).
10. Anacardium
Defiant children that are like Jekyll and Hyde. Very two distinct natures about them, usually have issues sitting still and focusing. May like to use swear words when upset. Can be mistaken easily for Tarentula.
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SO HOW DO I TAKE THESE?
It is typically suggested to take 3-4 pellets of the 30c potency (see post: Homeopathic Potencies Explained) at a time. If you experience improvement, then only repeat when the improvement wears off (see post: When to Take a Dose in Homeopathy).
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