Abstract:
This article explains the mental and emotional patterns seen in Platina, a homeopathic remedy from the metal group. People needing Platina often feel deeply hurt and want to prove they are special and important. They show pride but also feel very lonely and afraid of being rejected. Their feelings can change quickly between feeling powerful and feeling very sad or worthless. They struggle to balance their strong mind with natural emotions, which sometimes causes confusion and strange behaviour. Healing comes when they learn to accept themselves without needing to be above others.
Introduction
The metal group in homeopathy is known for deep inner conflicts marked by guilt, anxiety, and high moral standards. These individuals are highly sensitive, often feeling disturbed even by small faults, and tend to suppress their emotions, which may later show up as nervous or mental complaints. They are driven by a strong sense of duty and discipline, with a constant need to stay active, complete tasks on time, and meet expectations. This creates a hurried, restless nature along with fastidiousness and perfectionism. Metals often feel as if they are being forced into action, leading to inner tension and emotional strain. Mental symptoms such as fear, confusion, forgetfulness, irritability, and alternating moods are common. They are easily affected by noise and external impressions, showing an overall hypersensitivity. Their state of mind may swing from quiet tears to excitement or even hysterical behavior. Among these, Platina carries a particularly intense emotional story, which we will explore in detail.
Deep Hurt and the Need to Become Bigger
The story of Platinum begins with a deep sense of being hurt or humiliated. The person, often a woman,feels crushed, as if something powerful has made her feel very small and unimportant. This early emotional pain makes her feel that the only way to survive in life is to become “big” in the eyes of others i.e., special, important, and outstanding. She believes she must perform and prove herself constantly, otherwise she will be forgotten or disrespected.
Becoming the Queen – Building a Special Identity
To escape that painful feeling of smallness, she starts to create a grand image of herself. She begins to believe she is noble, rare, and far above others in terms of beauty, talent, intelligence, or spirituality. Like a queen, she must carry herself with dignity and pride. She no longer sees herself as just a regular person,she must be exceptional. But with this self-image comes a growing feeling of loneliness, because she thinks others are not on her level. Just like the metal platinum doesn’t easily bond with other elements, she too struggles to connect with people.
Pride and Looking Down on Others
As this sense of being “above” others grows, so does her contempt for anything she sees as ordinary. She sees people who are emotional, needy, or driven by physical desires (like jealousy or sexuality) as weak or low. She tries hard to stay “pure” and above those human feelings. But deep inside, she still has those same instincts. Since she cannot fully accept them, they often come out in strange or unhealthy ways, especially through sexual behaviour, power games, or control. She may use charm or sexuality to keep control in relationships, especially with men.
Fear of Rejection and the Need to Be Wanted
Underneath all her pride and superiority is a real fear of being abandoned or ignored. She wants to be admired and desired, and fears being left out or unloved. Much of her pride is actually a mask to hide how much she needs to be wanted. If she doesn’t feel admired or respected, she may become cold, distant, or very critical. She may push people away while still feeling hurt when they leave. She often believes she doesn’t belong—even in her own family.
Living at the Extreme – Either Very High or Very Low
Platinum people swing between two emotional extremes. At times, they feel grand, powerful, and important, like a queen. At other times, they feel completely useless, lonely, or even suicidal. If they fail to reach the top or if others don’t treat them as special, they may fall into deep sadness or depression. They may even begin to hate themselves and believe they are worthless. These swings between high pride and deep shame can happen quickly and feel very intense.
Breakdown, Fantasy, and Emotional Overload
When her pride is hurt, Platinum may begin to lose touch with reality. She may go into fantasy worlds, imagining herself as a saviour or someone with great power. Or she may sit in silence, brooding and withdrawn. She can become obsessed with spiritual or religious ideas, or show strange behaviours like singing, dancing, or saying shocking things. Her mind becomes unstable, often switching between sadness, anger, fear, and excitement. She may feel anxious, cry easily, or become angry over small things.
The Final Stage – Recovery or Deeper Isolation
Eventually, the Platinum woman either rebuilds her pride and starts the cycle again or she sinks into deeper emotional isolation and fantasy. Healing for her would mean letting go of the need to be special, and learning to accept her ordinary, emotional, and instinctive self. Only then can she find peace and real connection with others.
Conclusion
Platina represents a deep struggle between pride and vulnerability, where the person tries to appear strong and special but feels lonely and misunderstood inside. This constant battle causes emotional ups and downs, confusion, and isolation. True healing comes when they stop trying to be above others and start accepting their true self with all its feelings.
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About the Author:
Dr. L. Venkateshwar Reddy,
PG Scholar, Department of Materia Medica,
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mangaluru.
Guide by:
Dr. Arun Varghese,
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mangaluru.
