Chocolate

Chocolate A six-year-old boy has skin problems on his feet, specifically around the toes and on the entire sole of his foot. The skin is dry, red, itchy, and peels in large patches. The fingers are affected to a lesser extent, on the entire thumb, on all fingertips, and around the nails. The problem started quite suddenly a year ago, along with stomachaches and headaches. During that period, he was teased and intimidated by a bigger boy. Stress often affects his skin.
He has always had aggressive outbursts; his parents are so familiar with this behavior that they no mention it a complaint. The child has a remarkably strong personality; he can be forceful, both verbally and aggressively. Developmentally, he is precocious and is often perceived and approached as older. He is generally withdrawn and thinks carefully before acting or reacting, after which he sticks to a choice or a crystallized idea. He can be very precise when playing; a line of cars shouldn't be broken (this may reflect a need for overview and structure). When he's in pain, he doesn't want people around him; don't touch him, keep your hands off him. It's "fatal" not to take him seriously: if you don't listen to him with appropriate attention when he has something to say, he'll throw in the towel and stop talking. He has a sensitivity and perceptiveness to the atmosphere and other people that is seen in Thymelaceae case studies. For example, he already knows things about family members. When asked about this, he might respond with, "Some things other people don't understand anyway." He prefers to watch from a distance, with the intention of saying, "What are you?" He's very direct in responding to these kinds of observations, which is also part of the open-mindedness of his age. His emotional development seems to me to be appropriate for his age; only the information he receives or retrieves due to his sensitivity leads to remarkable conclusions that aren't processed and expressed in a conditioned way. Examples of his interpretations can be found in his comments about people to his parents: "Why is she being nice, because she's not?", "Mom, we're leaving here; that lady isn't honest."
He is verbose, speaks very loudly and often decisively, almost declamatory for the sake of clarity, and can verbally "back someone up against the wall." Yet, he is sensitive to comments from other children; if he's not allowed to play, he's upset, and he beams when he receives an appreciative remark. At school, he's afraid the teacher won't believe him or that the children will laugh at him, quickly thinks he's being teased, and then he doesn't want to go because "nobody likes me." He sets the bar very high for himself and wants to measure up to his father, a quiet, sensitive, and robust man. He takes it for granted that he has the same opportunities and rights as his father. Singing is an important indicator of his mood; it means everything is okay with him, and he feels good about himself. He can also sing or talk while sleeping.
His behavior varies: some days he's perfect, cheerful, and helpful to everyone, protective of his siblings, and his high self-esteem doesn't get in his way or those around him. Other days, he's restless and impatient, very recalcitrant, can sit in a corner out of principle in protest, or see the dark side of everything. On these days, he sleeps late, sobs in bed, and expresses his fears with, "Then the darkness will get too close to me," a crocodile under the bed, or "If you're gone, I'll never see you again."
He has aggressive outbursts when he doesn't get his way; a bossy attitude, and the need to maintain control, despite his insecurity, take over. The parents describe his aggression as: hitting, acting out, kicking, and hitting (parents with bruised shins), being a stick figure, teasing, and laughing. He then has a stern, cool look in his eyes, sees himself as equal to his parents, and wants to participate in decision-making. He's destructive, "I'll do it my way," and feels attacked by criticism. These outbursts can also arise after eating candy or chocolate; you can expect it then, but after chocolate, you see him change within ten minutes. After an angry episode, he can talk about it in his powerful, verbal way, saying, "I can't help it, it's because of that bad feeling."AnalysisThe parents had to wait a long time for this child; he was made very welcome, receiving warm and intense attention. Both parents have strong personalities, are very direct, and don't mince words. Veratrum album improved his stomachache and headache, but his behavior did not improve (Veratrum is suitable for children who are more than welcome; the joy and pride of the parents, or any obvious appreciation, touches a sensitivity, delusion that he is a prince). Heliantus produced no results, Sacharum a slight improvement, after which his sensitivity to chocolate became increasingly noticeable, which could be a possible indication of a Malvales.
Characteristics of the Sterculoiceae, as described by Jan Scholten: aggression, bossiness, roughness, and behaving like a "porcupine," alternating with affection. Using the voice, making one's voice heard, is a key theme for all Malvales, as is the fact that insufficiently expressing dissatisfaction or anger leads to complaints. Compensation is mentioned in the form of aggression or feeling strong and powerful. The name Choco-lattle, the voice of the gods, is symbolically present in the medicine image and in this case; being right, a magical naturalness to judge, and the indignation, the "wrath of the gods" when emotions are not controlled (the gods as a mythological concept and thus a psychological given can be seen as an expression of archetypes or aspects of human consciousness). Characteristics of Sterculoideae match Chocolate, along with the predominant and actual aggression.
The sensitivity to people and atmosphere, clearly present in this case, and possibly also sensitivity to the psychological awareness of others, resembles the sensitivity described in the Thymelaceae and Tiliaceae cases. This could be a characteristic of situations in which a medicine from the Malvales group fits. Problems processing these impressions can produce similar symptoms to those in situations where Solanaceae is indicated (fears, nightmares, delirium). However, Malvales appear to react through the subconscious (symbolism, dreams focused on personal experience and sensation) and physically via the medulla oblongata to the vegetative system. Solanaceae react through the subconscious (abstract fears, projections, dreams linked to emotions) and physically via the limbic system and the meninges.
Prescription: Chocolate MK, single dose.Follow-upAfter a week, he is already calmer, has a clear overview and a sense of humor, puts things into perspective, and helps the others in the family. He is no longer as rebellious, no longer feels attacked by criticism, no longer feels "I'll do it my way." This time, he plays calmly during the consultation and sometimes gives me a mature, understanding look when his little sisters seem childish to him. His posture is remarkably firm and stable, and he calmly absorbs all impressions. Just like before, he can still stand with his back to you, so to speak, feeling what's happening and assessing the situation. He still wants to go to bed as late as his parents, but now there's room for negotiation; turning off the light himself is enough of a compromise for him to participate in decision-making. After a month, he has a few inexplicable panic attacks, rushing in from the garden and saying, "There are scary people there, people I don't know." A few times, he sits screaming in his bed. He can still be very impulsive, but he's easily corrected. After six months, things are still going well; he's increasingly behaving like a six-year-old. Sugar no longer causes any problems, and he gets chocolate in moderation, and that's fine. Aggression still occurs when he's misunderstood or can't do what he wants. However, it's limited to a punch and a tantrum. He's now "demolished" a therapeutic punching bag. After two years, he himself tells his parents he needs "one more of those pills."
His natural leadership, independent insight, and decision-making power, his verbal strength and self-satisfaction, left a significant mark on the family.
This was reflected in a successful prescription for his sister: Gadolinium-phosphoricum. This theme may have played a role in his behavior as a disruptive environmental factor, arrogance within his autonomy, or self-satisfaction as an expression of the "shadow" (Gadolinium) of his brother (Phosphorus). Either he serves as a role model, and his sister adopts this behavior, but without the accompanying aggression, or it is a prevailing theme within the family: with talking, openness, and contact (Phosphorus), we remain stable (stage 10) and independent, independent of the environment and authorities (Lanthanides).