Never Been Well Since: A Homeopathic Perspective on Chronic Illness

Have you ever felt that your health has never quite been the same since an illness, stressful period, injury, or other significant event?

In homeopathy, the term “Never Been Well Since” (NBWS) is sometimes used to describe ongoing symptoms that began after a particular event. This article explores what NBWS means, the types of experiences that may be associated with it, and how a homeopathic consultation may look at your health history as a whole.

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#1 - What Does “Never Been Well Since” Mean?

“Never Been Well Since” (NBWS) is a term used in homeopathy to describe a pattern where a person’s health declines after a specific trigger and never fully returns to normal.

Common triggers include:

• Viral or bacterial infections

• Emotional trauma or shock

• Physical injury

• Long-term stress

• Medical treatments or interventions

This refers to a person's health declining since a certain event, with symptoms that vary and sometimes include,

• Chronic fatigue or low energy

• Brain fog and poor concentration

• Digestive issues (bloating, IBS-like symptoms)

• Anxiety, depression, or mood swings

• Sleep disturbances

• Recurring illness or low immunity

Some people still feel unwell even when medical examinations find no abnormalities, leading many to describe their condition as an "illness of unknown cause."

#2 - What Causes NBWS? (Root Causes Explained)

From a functional and homeopathic perspective, NBWS is often linked to a trigger that disrupts the body’s regulatory system.

While everyone has a diverse background, the possible underlying mechanisms are:

• Immune system imbalance

• Nervous system dysregulation

• Incomplete recovery after infection

• Emotional stress stored in the body

These are some of the things that can provide clues to the question, "Why have I been feling so unwell ever since?"

#3 - Homeopathic Approach to NBWS

In homeopathy, NBWS is understood as "a state in which past events continue have an influence on the present."

We consider the whole person, examining how the onset of discomfort stems from the past event, both physically and emotionally. Homeopathy takes into account the individual's consultation, emotional patterns, medical history and family constitutional patterns when determining the approach and selecting a remedy.

For example,

A patient reports never feeling well since a severe flu several years ago.

Since then, they experience constant fatigue and low immunity.

From a homeopathic perspective, the flu may have acted as a trigger, leaving the system in a weakened state. Homeopathy would aim to restore overall balance rather than only targeting fatigue.

We also investigate what changes occured before or during the infection and why they triggered it.

While conventional medicine focuses on identifying diseases and treating individual symptoms, homeopathy takes a whole-body approach, considering NBWS and other perspectives when assessing symptoms, even in cases where “tests show no abnormalities but discomfort persists.”

#4 - Conclusion

“Never Been Well Since” is a powerful way to describe a common yet often overlooked experience.

By understanding the timeline of illness and the potential triggers, homeopathy offers a unique perspective on chronic health issues.

If you have been wondering why your health has not felt quite the same since a particular illness, stressful period, injury, or other significant event, looking back at when your symptoms first began can be an important part of understanding your individual health history.

If you would like to explore your health concerns from a more individual perspective, a homeopathic consultation provides an opportunity to look at your symptoms, health history, and the events surrounding the onset of your concerns as a whole.

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Reference:

• Owen.D., (2007) Principles and Practice of Homeopathy The Therapeutic and Healing Process. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. London. United Kingdom

• Lemke. A., (2021) Healing COmplex Children with Homeopathy ASD, PANDAS/PANS, LYME, ADHD, AND MORE. Workplay Publishing. Newton. United States of America.

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