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OAK
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SCLERANTHUS
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WALNUT
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WHITE CHESTNUT
WILD OAT
WILD ROSE
WILLOW

Together with Heather and Water Violet, this remedy belongs to the group of Loneliness, as classified by Bach. All three remedies bring healing to those suffering from inner loneliness mostly due to self-centered reasons. Specifically, Impatiens treats a lack of patience and a tendency to tension and restlessness.

The mind is in a tense, wound-up state, and there is the urgency to work and move fast. Speeding in mind leads to speeding in one's movements, propelled by internal agitation and restlessness. Efficiency is a desirable goal in this state. One works fast and counts one's progress; one gets the job done. This inner dynamic, usually coupled with ability and skill, gives the personal perspective of being a leader or role model whom the others should follow or keep up with. Impatient people may be ruthless or self-centered, short of temper and intimidating.
In a less apparent case, there may be internal agitation and impatience but less urging on of others or ruthlessness. Still, this inner intense state is expressed through signs of mental and physical tension and occasional outbursts that are kept in check as much as possible. Here, the suffering may be great, since outlets of inner tension are blocked out of consideration for others, and inner tension may mount to an advanced stage of nervousness. In extreme cases, a nervous breakdown is threatened (cf. Cherry Plum, Rock Rose, Vervain).
Impatiens is indicated in all situations of life calling for increased patience and forbearance, or when one's life style has become tense and driven.

In problems with impulse control and during drug rehabilitation, this remedy can help restore balance in mind/emotions and body and increase self-mastery (cf. Cherry Plum, Holly, Vervain, Vine).
While being in the more expressed Impatiens state, one usually feels less inclined to linger with others and pay thoughtful attention but drives oneself and others from one activity to the next. Commonly, there are experiences of anger, frustration, dissatisfaction, and irritability. A self-centered attitude may persist, and the feeling may exist that others should pay attention and revolve around the impatient person's idiosyncrasies.
The less expressed impatient type, since stifling the pressure within, may experience despair more easily, or feelings of being overwhelmed by high situational demands coupled with inner lack of nerve power and calm control.
For both types, inner peace is not easily achieved, and one can rarely rest calmly within oneself. Inner speed and tension constantly seek an outlet through engagement in activity and restless motion.

To give inner peace and freedom from restless pressure and agitation. To calm the nervous system. To concentrate on others and their needs; to grow in patience which is enjoyed rather than perceived as burden.