Cherry Plum

Prunus cerasifera

"Fear of the mind being over-strained, of reason giving way, of doing fearful and dreaded things, not wished and known wrong, yet there comes the thought and impulse to do them."

—Edward Bach, The Twelve Healers

This remedy is for fear of losing control, for those who feel that their mental composure is about to break down. They might experience temper tantrums, blow ups, or other big waves of emotions that seem to come un uncontrollably and feel overwhelming. The person may feel that they are at the end of their rope, that they are about to snap, or lose it, or lose their mind. In extreme cases, they might even have the capacity to become violent against themselves or others.

In the compensated state, when the inner content is kept at bay, this state may result in obsessive and compulsive behaviors unconsciously aimed at maintaining control over their inner experience.

Keywords: Fear of losing control, loss of control, emotional blow ups or tantrums

Positive state: Composure, calm, spontaneity