Can homeopathy change personality traits?

Thank you...

Now the task of finding that 'constitutional remedy'...is this best left to a professional homeopath (we are in a rural area and I don't know of any nearby, plus it would take alot of persuading to get dh to consider having a professional consultation)

Are there any good books on choosing remedies for a number of health concerns: My dh has the following symptoms:
The main physical symptoms are:

Terrible burning indigestion after most meals but especially bread, oatmeal, grains in general...but seems to be worse with stress and anxiety. If he is stressed or anxious about something, he sometimes gets loose bowels.

Aches and pains in his joints, knee, shoulder, lower back (he has lead a very active life...black belt karate, mountain climber, weight training, and has sustained a few injuries in the past...these seem to be the worst.

Excessive tirednesss, epecially after eating...has to have a daily afternoon nap or he gets really lethargic and would have to be in bed by 9pm. Sometimes feels tired after waking. Has had this problem since childhood.

Headaches, dull throbbing maybe 3 times a week (he drinks coffee daily, and if he skips coffee, he will get a headache....)

The more psychological symptoms are:
Feelings of discontentment with life, sometimes suicidal thoughts when it gets really bad. He is in a limbo at the moment with the direction his life is going...and this seems to make symptoms worse.

He can get really critical and get angry when provoked.

I am researching homeopothy and in the baby stages, so if there are a few remedies that these symptoms might match, I would be greatful so I could research them more fully. Is more info required?

Thank you to all those who may read this!

Thank you so much for your responses ladies...

You know firefaerie, the leaky gut think does actually make alot of sense, I wonder why I didn't think of that before, but looking at his symptoms, and moods, it seems to fit. I'll have to go over and read the 'healing the gut tribe' thread now....its a long one! I'm starting to add some NT ideas slowly into our diet, I've got my first batch of sourdough going now...hopefully that will help on the grains issue, and I'm sure some sourkraut (sp?) would help, to add some good bacteria. I know its the sort of thing hubby will like. (Homemade kefir on the other hand...will need to disguise that one)
Does a leaky gut cause burning indigestion? I was thinking he had excessive stomach acid or something like that...? He's always had stomach trouble, and his father has too.

Thank you hypnohobbit for you generous offer, that was very thoughtful....I will definately look for a homeopath nearby...hubby is the type to not make a fuss of himself or spend money on his health, so I'll need to persuade him that it is indeed worth it. Maybe if I explain the far reaching benefits this sort of treatment would have, on his peace of mind etc, he might go for it.

Where are you studying by the way...I am very interested in taking a homeopathy course...is yours a good one?

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Canada. Not nearly that exotic.

I don't really know what my doc "prefers". I'm too far away to make a face-to-face feasible, unless it's a dire situation, so we never even discussed it.

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I see how this makes sense, my mom(a homeopathic doctor) told me this as well, I think it also has to do with eating habits.

ill ask her more about this tho as well, as it is an intresting topic.

your dh has most of the same symptoms I used to have. I was a mess. I haven't tried homeopathy, but am sure a skilled practitioner would be great. three main things helped me tremendously:

-chinese herbal teas improved my energy levels and immunity immediately. I could make it through the day with vigor and stopped getting whatever cold was around. initially I went to the TCM doctor once a week, but after 3 weeks or so it dropped to once every few months. very helpful on so many levels, life is so much easier when you're not sick & have some energy.

-bikrams hot yoga, aside from helping my body feel strong and limber and able, makes me a happier and more patient person. I don't actually go very often (like ~20 times a year), but if I start getting angry/frustrated I know it's time for a yoga cure - it gets the energy flowing!

-the specific carbohydrate diet was/is dramatic in affecting my mental health, let alone my digestive health. Turns out that when my digestion is peaceful, so is my emotional life. Since starting this diet I feel so much more able to make positive choices for myself, have dreams and goals, and just generally make it through the day with joy.

So I would say my personality has changed, and would speculate that the gentle, healthful changes of homeopathy and self-care could bring out the best in your dh too.

Hi again,

The specific carbohydrate diet...hmmm...I'm going to look into that. Have not heard much about it. I know it will take dh some adjustment in his thinking, he has gone through life not bothering much about his health, but it seems things are starting to catch up a bit...he's feeling things in his physical and emotional being much more lately.

I have been reading a bit about enzyme therapy from one of those links posted...perhaps that with some changes to his diet might help. It just takes a bit of time I guess.

Once again, thank you for your help. It has taken me on a different path in my research...
I also think it's very interesting how our moods are so effected by digestion, and what's happening in our guts...I bet most people have never even thought they may be linked..how many doctors out there realize this?