Essential oils

[foxglove_pnw]

Hi everyone ! 😉

Has anyone tried essential oils for anxiety / depression ?

[Iloveart7]

Eucalyptus and spearmint are relaxing. Sometimes I use them at work for anxiety

[foxglove_pnw in reply to Iloveart7]

I tried the DoTERRA Wild Orange couple minutes ago and I loved it ! It is a perfect afternoon pick me up !

[foxglove_pnw in reply to Iloveart7]

What brand do you use ?

[MissJ0992]

Yes. A lot of my anxiety is sensory bases and I use essential oils to try to reverse the adverse stimuli

[foxglove_pnw in reply to MissJ0992]

Which ones do you use ?

[MissJ0992 in reply to foxglove_pnw]

Peppermint.

Fun fact I learned: Doctors and nurses use peppermint EO in their mask to prevent them from passing out and vomiting from bad smells in the hospital.

[Dilaw808]

I have used some for migraines and they do work a little. Like take the edge off. I have used lavender to calm me so I can sleep, I have insomnia, and it has had positive effects. It calms me, sometimes I fall asleep, sometimes I don’t but I feel calm. I would be interested in knowing which essential oil you used and the results.

[foxglove_pnw in reply to Dilaw808]

A new friend gave me a few samples so I am interested in learning more. Wild orange, Serenity restful complex and deep blue oil for my costochondritis! I will let you know if I try any other ones .

[Dilaw808 in reply to foxglove_pnw]

Thanks. Would love to know. Anything to help. Please keep me posted. You can DM me also with what you find through your trial and error.

[Hidden]

I LOVE essential oils. I have Calm, Inner Peace, Spirit and Lavender in my diffuser right now. It’s just a nice calming smell. Very peaceful.

[foxglove_pnw in reply to Hidden]

What brand do you use ?

[melhil]

Lavender oil!

[HikerBunny]

I use Lavender and it actually does wonders most of the time! I put a small amount behind my ears and on my wrists. When I feel myself get anxious I take a sniff lol

My mom uses peppermint the same way and it helps her.

[foxglove_pnw in reply to HikerBunny]

Thanks ! That is super helpful !