Would anyone care to take a bit of time to make a "fast and dirty" assessment of the following characteristics? Either for a constitutional remedy or for something to specifically address any of the problems near the top of the list? I would be most grateful. I am "going over a rough patch" at the moment. (Not to worry--I have been seen by an internist and a cardiologist and I started regular visits to a therapist, for the first time in more than 25 years, in December. But I basically go to MDs for diagnosis only, preferring to address problems using homeopathy, nutrition, herbs, aromatherapy, and behavioral modalities as much as possible.) Here is my list:

Extreme sensitivity to noise of all kinds

Extremely uncomfortable in closed spaces with no air moving; craves fresh air

Anhedonia (little joy or interest in things)

Palpitations, chest tightness when lying down

Mood usually either angry, melancholy or grieving

Poor concentration

Obsessive

Prone to compulsive shopping and hoarding behavior

Alternately suspicious/pessimistic and gullible

Feels that life is over; fearful of future

Feels outcast; no social confidence

Cannot bear to contemplate suffering or conflict, human or animal; cries easily

Cannot resist urge to complain at risk of annoying others

Irritability and resentment override desire to be gracious and courteous to others

Nausea and/or transient nasal stuffiness when tense

Menstrual irregularity since 9/11 (NYC resident)

Perimenopausal

Former smoker (quit 1992), drinker (quit March 2001)

Moderately nearsighted in one eye; vision impairment/eye strain worse some days than others

Tendency to dry eyes

Always "playing catch-up"

Cannot tolerate clutter

Intermittent soreness of tongue and mouth

Often drowsy/weary

Cannot sleep more than 5 hours

Typically goes to bed at 2 a.m. but sometimes naps between 9 and 12

Plantar fasciitis of right foot for past 6-9 months (Rhus tox. helps a little)

Loves to walk (but hips, lower legs and feet, especially right foot, hurt after a while; knees are OK)

Can't find time/energy/motivation to exercise any more (due partly to longer commute beginning 3/01)

Strongly torn between city and country

Haunted by childhood vacation spot, still returns every year

Irritable bowel (alternating constipation and diarrhea, gassy)

Acid reflux esophagitis

Lower abdomen tender to pressure, painful to stretch (this for many years)

Uterine fibroids and endometriosis

Circumstances: Lives alone (except for 3 cats), never married, childless

Physical: 5'2", 135 lb, 49 years old, medium build, light skin w/some freckles and red undertone, brown eyes, brown hair with a lot of gray in front, soft nails, fairly youthful appearance

Favorite foods: cheeses (strong like Romano or sweet/rich like ricotta/mozzarella), whole wheat pasta, red meat, squid, beans, good dark chocolate, chicken broth, deep green vegetables, honey, potato chips, dairy treats (ice cream, pudding, yogurt) that are not too sweet

Thanks for any consideration!

Avalon