Essential Oils To Combat Anxiety
Anguish, anxiety, panic… there are several words to describe the body’s reaction to fear. A normal emotion felt in the face of stress, anxiety can be a real pain when it is a source of permanent anxiety and disrupts daily life. So what essential oils to combat anxiety?
Difficulty concentrating, insomnia, flashes of anxiety, panic attacks, feeling unwell… when anxiety rises and its manifestations are too embarrassing in everyday life, there are natural ways to regain calm and appeasement.
Discover these natural solutions to fight anxiety with essential oils.
Where does anxiety come from?
If the exact causes of anxiety disorders are not fully known, certain factors seem to favor their appearance: stressful or traumatic events, disturbance in certain neurotransmitters in the brain, family history of anxiety disorders…
Anxiety can also occur in times of uncertainty, when there is too much information that you can’t process, or when you feel helpless or out of control in the face of life events.
How to calm an anxiety attack naturally?
Breathing is a valuable tool for calming anxiety attacks. In anxious states, breathing tends to remain limited to the upper body, that is to say, we breathe superficially, without completely filling the lungs. In addition, during a panic attack, breathing tends to accelerate, causing hyperventilation which aggravates the state of stress.
At the first signs of anxiety, it is useful to focus on your breathing and try to slow your breathing. Different breathing methods can be used, aiming to breathe consciously, deeply and slowly. Thus, abdominal breathing is an effective technique for calming anxiety attacks: inhale through your nose, letting your stomach swell (putting your hand on your stomach can help you feel this) then slowly exhale as your stomach deflates.
Breathing techniques are perfectly associated with aromatherapy, essential oils acting in addition on the emotions via olfaction.
Generalized anxiety, how to get out of it? When to consult a professional?
While it is normal to feel anxiety from time to time, it becomes pathological when it manifests itself excessively in relation to the real threat or when it sets in over time and permanently disrupts daily life. We then speak of anxiety disorders, which include, among other things, generalized anxiety and panic attacks (also called anxiety attacks)
Generalized anxiety, also called “generalized anxiety disorder” is a chronic form, with a constant state of worry, difficult to control, and without a specific object. It causes difficulty in reasoning and controlling one’s preoccupations, as well as symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory and sleep disorders, muscle tension.
Behavioral therapies can be helpful with generalized anxiety. If a feeling of distress sets in, or when anxiety sets in for a long time and prevents you from functioning normally in your daily life, it is important to consult a doctor or pychotherapist, who can guide you.
The Top 6 Essential Oils to Combat Anxiety and Manage Panic Attacks
–Roman Chamomile: Anxiolytic
Rich in esters, Roman Chamomile or Noble Chamomile essential oil is one of the most famous for calming the nervous system and fighting against anxiety or nervousness. It is ideal in the event of an anxiety attack or emotional shock and also does wonders for relieving muscle tension or stomach aches related to stress.
–Shell Marjoram: The nervous system balancing
Renowned for its powerful regulatory properties on the nervous system, Marjoram essential oil is used to soothe anxieties and calm all types of nervous disorders. It also does wonders for fighting insomnia and driving away nightmares.
–Fine Lavender: The sedative
Widely used to help find sleep and sleep well, fine Lavender essential oil is also effective in soothing the nervous system in case of anxiety. It calms raw nerves, chases away gloom, and is of great help in cases of anxiety.
–Organic petitgrain bigarade: The stress reliever
Calming and antispasmodic, the essential oil of Petitgrain bigarade helps to evacuate the sensations of knots in the throat and calms the cardiac acceleration in the event of a panic attack. It reassures anxious people and helps them through times of stress.
–Organic Neroli: The emotional tranquilizer
Precious, the essential oil of Neroli gives off an incomparable floral fragrance to calm the nervous system and fight against anxiety and sleep disorders. It is particularly interesting for emotional and hypersensitive temperaments.
Organic Ylang-Ylang: The anti-depression
The essential oil of Ylang-ylang has a powerful and voluptuous exotic smell, it helps to fight against stress and bad mood. It calms the palpitations linked to anxiety, facilitates letting go and helps to express one’s emotions.
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