Actually, Ignatia is better suited to acute/sudden conditions. Like someone just died or you had some sudden jarring bad news. A more appropriate remedy for someone whose problems date back to such a long time ago, would be Natrum Muriaticum. However, it is never recommended to prescribe homeopathically based on just one or two symptoms. Homeopathy works best, when the whole picture: physical, mental, emotional is reviewed and addressed. Best to go see an experienced homeopath who knows how to work this way.