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5 Essential Oils To Calm Anxiety
Unfortunately, anxiety is more common in society these days than ever before. People are experiencing a variety of stresses that they may never have experienced, let alone know how to manage, which in turn can cause more anxious feelings.
Anxiety can make us feel like we are spiraling out of control. It can make us feel helpless and like we are not capable of completing the most basic tasks. But the hardest part of experiencing anxiety is not knowing when and where it may present itself.
So what exactly is anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural response when we become stressed out or worry about something, especially something we think may be about to happen or something that could happen in the future.
Not only do our thoughts contribute to anxiety, but we may feel differently physically as well.
What Negative Effects Does Anxiety Have On Our Mental And Physical Well-being?
It is not a nice feeling when we begin to experience the negative effects of stress. Our feelings and reactions can start affecting our relationships as we lose confidence in our ability to make decisions.
And the worst part of it all, we try to keep everything to ourselves and don't ask for help. We can also experience many mental and physical negative effects that can make our daily life difficult such as;
MENTAL
- It may seem like the world around you is moving at a rapid pace.
- You overthink people’s reactions, leading to more worrying. For example, a friend calls to cancel a coffee date as they are unwell. However, you begin to think it is because they don’t like you or you have done something wrong to them.
- You feel foggy and nothing seems to cheer you up.
- You want to avoid going out and being with others, so you spend a lot of time thinking of excuses.
PHYSICAL
- You feel lightheaded.
- You have churning or “butterflies” in your stomach.
- You feel sweaty.
- Fatigue from lack of sleep and constant overthinking.
How anxiety feels to you will probably feel differently to someone else. These are just some of the ways anxiety can present itself.
Here Are 5 Essential Oils That Can Help To Calm Anxiety In Some Way
While there is no quick fix for anxiety, you can try many techniques to calm and relax your mind and body.
Along with breathing techniques and regular exercise, many sufferers of anxiety turn to scent-based relaxation and the use of essential oils. Using essential oils is a great natural way to reduce symptoms of anxiety.
Below are 5 of the most common and easy to find oils that can aid in calming your mind and body from feelings of anxiety.
Lavender Essential Oil
As one of the most common essential oils, Lavender, is a floral scent with hints of woodiness.
Not only will it be able to assist you with its calming smell, but it is also one of the best oils available that may assist you with sleep troubles; another side effect of anxiety that some people may experience.
A great way to use lavender oil is to massage a few drops onto your pulse points just before you go to sleep. Moreover, by adding the practice of massage and the scent to your sleep routine, you will be able to ease those worries to ensure you have a restful night.
Jasmine Essential Oil
Fresh and floral, jasmine is often used as a base note in perfumes as inhaling jasmine is known to enhance well-being and the feeling of happiness.
Unlike lavender, jasmine can calm your symptoms of anxiety without the feeling of sleepiness. For some, it may even be an energy booster.
You can use jasmine instead of a store-bought perfume. You can also mix the uplifting scent with pure alcohol and water in a glass bottle and create a room or car spray to help ease anxious feelings while working or driving.
Bergamot Essential Oil
The citrus notes of bergamot are also found in many perfumes and are known to be a great mood booster when inhaled. This can calm your nervous system and reduce anxiety without making you drowsy.
Bergamot is also an herb used in Earl Grey tea, another way to assist with anxiety - drinking tea!
Like jasmine, bergamot is a great alternative to perfume, or for a truly uplifting experience add a few drops with some magnesium flakes into a foot soak while you are sipping that tea.
Rose Essential Oil
Extracted from the petals of the flower with the same name, the floral scent of the rose is known to relax and calm the senses to avoid overstimulation.
Rose is a great oil to use in self-massage and foot soaking. Both practices aid in the reduction of anxiety symptoms.
Rose is a great oil to use in a room diffuser. It can also be added to a carrier oil to dab on your pulse points throughout the day.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
It is not hard to feel positive and instantly lift your mood with the tropical scent of ylang-ylang.
Not only does it have a calming effect on your nervous system, but it can be known to lower blood pressure in some individuals.
Ylang ylang is the perfect bath time oil. Add a few drops to a hot bath while the water is running. Also, use a diffuser to calm all the senses at the end of the day.
An Extra Note…
For a truly gorgeous scent that can reduce the effects of anxiety as well as lift your spirits, try mixing lavender, bergamot, and ylang-ylang with some carrier oil like almond or coconut, and dab it on your pulse points.
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