Never well since...

The phrase “Never Well Since” is often used in medical, psychological, or emotional contexts to describe a significant turning point in a person's health or well-being. It refers to a moment or event after which an individual’s condition—be it physical, mental, or emotional—deteriorated and failed to return to a previous state of wellness.

- Prof. Dr. Tejasvi K.P

“Never Well Since” is a pivotal concept in Homeopathy used to trace the origin of chronic or lingering ailments. This event might include grief, shock, suppression of an illness, vaccination, childbirth, injury, surgery, or an acute infection. Identifying a “never well since” moment helps the homeopath understand the causative factor and select a remedy that addresses the root cause rather than just the symptoms. Homeopathic way of taking case of a patient is fundamentally different from conventional medical history-taking due to its holistic, individualized, and qualitative nature. Its uniqueness lies in the emphasis on understanding the entire person—not just the disease. Its Uniqueness lies in its attempt to perceive the inner world of the patient and connect it to physical symptoms, forming the basis for selecting a precise remedy.

The following two patient cases serve to illustrate this point.

Patient 1: Mr. Shashank

Shashank was brought to my clinic by his parents, concerned about a sudden behavioural change over the past 1-2 months. Once a bright, cheerful, and sociable student, he had become withdrawn, lost interest in studies, had poor appetite, and isolated himself in his room. He also developed facial acne. Despite consulting a psychologist and dermatologists, there was little improvement.

After a detailed case-taking, gradually, he began to open up and shared that he had recently experienced a breakup with a girl he was deeply in love with. This emotional setback had affected him profoundly and marked the beginning of his mental and physical decline. Based on his emotional history and symptoms, the homeopathic remedy Staphysagria was prescribed along with counselling. Within two months, his mood, appetite, and behaviour improved. After six months, his mother joyfully informed me that he had scored 98% in his 10+2 exams and had fully regained his cheerful, healthy self.