Sepia

SEPIA – the hormonal, overwhelmed, “I need space” remedy.

Overview

Sepia is one of the most important remedies for hormonal imbalance, emotional overwhelm, irritability and exhaustion. It appears in your booklet for its relevance in digestive issues, constipation, low mood, and symptoms worsened by stress or hormonal changes. Sepia is well known for supporting parents, menstruating women, postpartum mothers, and anyone feeling drained and disconnected.

When to Think of This Remedy

• Emotional overwhelm and feeling “done” or shut down
• Irritability, snapping, or wanting space from loved ones
• Symptoms worse from stress, hormones or exhaustion
• Digestive issues: constipation, bloating, sluggish bowels
• Low energy, low motivation, dragging tiredness
• PMS or menstrual-related mood swings
• Postpartum irritability, sadness or disconnection

Mental & Emotional Picture

• Indifference to family but feels guilty about it
• Irritable, snappy, wants to be left alone
• Feels overwhelmed by responsibilities
• Tearful, exhausted, needs time alone to reset
• Better after exercise, movement or dancing

Physical Indicators

• Constipation with bloating and sluggish digestion
• Low libido, hormonal shifts, irregular cycles
• Dragging or bearing-down pelvic sensations
• Chronic fatigue or drained energy
• Cold hands and feet despite overall warmth
• Skin breakouts or acne linked to hormonal cycles

Modalities

Better: Exercise, movement, dancing, fresh air, being alone
Worse: Stress, hormonal changes, mornings, inactivity, emotional pressure

Perfect For

• PMS and menstrual mood swings
• Postpartum exhaustion or irritability
• Emotional overwhelm from daily responsibilities
• Constipation and bloating
• Hormonal acne or cycle-related symptoms
• Parents feeling burnt out or touched out

Educational use only. Not medical advice. Please consult a homeopath or medical professional for chronic, severe or uncertain conditions.