655.37.15 Theobroma cacao, Case
Case by Anton Kramer.
Woman, 43, sleepless.
She has difficulty in getting sleep due to heat, till 4 am. It is so since being back from India to learn Indian classical music. Her teacher though is happy with her progress. She feels frustrated when she is not able to concentrate on learning her music, < heat.
Giddiness: because of the heat. It is like a clockwise spinning, she needs to lie down then.
Feeling lethargic, tired, physically and mentally, > by rest.
She has constipation because of loss of sleep, her faeces are stuck in bowels.
In the past she had myalgic encephalitis, tonsillectomy at 21 years.
Her menses are regular, heavy, fibroid since three years.
There was much violence and abuse in her relationship, till she became strong enough to end the relationship.
Her childhood was quite abusive too with a lot of emotional parental control. They never encouraged her to sing. She had to grow up too quickly, take on responsibilities early. She had to detach from sister for herself because the situation was quite extreme. She wanted to play piano but was not allowed. There was a lack of physical affection. She loves children and gets along very well with them.
Fond of elephants as they are gentle, care of their children and are attractive.
Fear: insects, spiders. Frightened as a child.
Dreams: Christmas, which used to be stressful, lot of arguments.
Desire: yogurt, mangoes; coffee; bitter chocolate !!!.
Food: < mushrooms, causes intestine upsets.
Perspiration: copious, < heat.
Sleep: sleepless, < heat.
Analysis
The theme of separation and detachment with a very isolated feeling is very prominent in the Malvales. A love for children with a need to nurture them is also common in this family.
Silver series: learn Indian classical music; play piano, myalgic encephalitis.
Phase 3: giddy, turning.
Subphase 7: abuse; lack of physical affection.
Theobroma: desire chocolate.
Follow up
After Chocolate 1M she is much better with medicine. She learnt skills of remaining hydrated, so can tolerate the heat even though the temperatures have increased now. She does not let things and thoughts come that would earlier stimulate thoughts of loneliness. Her sleep is much better and refreshing. She feels the remedy is stirring something very deep and positive within her.