Essential oils

[Angmw82]

Anyone use essential oils? What are the best ones for anxiety? I’m thinking about getting a necklace to help me while I’m at work

[Rosiemarie82]

I used them when I was first diagnosed with anxiety. There are several that did seem to help. My favorite is lavender though. I buy natural soap, with lavender. Makes for wonderful relaxation (of course, for me, a warm shower soothes my anxiety too, so win-win). Frankensence works well too.

After a while, I felt like I was obsessing over the oils, more than they were actually helping me, though right now I'm having a terrible spell, and just may try them

[SVR28]

I don't know about a necklace - I am quite sensitive to smell and for myself I would probably find it a bit overpowering but I found an orange essential oil that really lifted me - I put a few drops on a hot, damp face cloth in the shower for the steam to do its work (I don't use it on my body) or a couple of drops in my bath - not a lot otherwise, as I say, I find strong smells can give me a headache. This citrus smell really lifts my spirits. Even just peeling an orange has the same effect!

The smell of tea tree oil also makes me feel happy and calm.

I don't do well with lavender as that does give me a headache but I know this works with other people.

Herbal tea - peppermint is wonderful, as is chamomile and I like the smell of both.

I think it is a case of try them and see based on what others recommend.

Best of luck!