Hey everyone!
I often get a lot of questions about dealing with anxiety, especially concerning essential oils. While I’ve explored essential oils for anxiety before, I don’t consider myself an expert. Since the questions kept coming, I thought it would be great to learn from someone who really knows their stuff.
Today, I’m excited to introduce Cassie Dulworth, an expert in essential oils who will share her insights on using them to manage anxiety. Cassie is incredibly knowledgeable and has helped me understand so much more about essential oils. I’m a big believer in their power, as they’ve worked wonders for me, my pets, and just about everyone I know!
Confession time: I absolutely love essential oils. I’ve always been a bit of a hippie, so it fits. I started using them when I was pregnant to combat symptoms like nausea and muscle pain, and they provided instant relief. My collection quickly grew, and now I use oils for practically everything—even my husband, who was once skeptical, is a fan.
What I love about essential oils is that they’re non-toxic and plant-based, so I don’t have to worry about harmful chemicals affecting my family. I enjoy sharing how these oils can improve daily life, especially when dealing with anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed—common issues in today’s hectic world.
There’s a wide range of essential oils that can help with anxiety. I choose different ones based on my mood and needs, mixing them with other self-care practices like meditation, exercise, and relaxation activities. Here are some of my recommendations, categorized for easier selection:
**Essential Oils for Anxiety**
1. **”When you can’t sleep” anxiety:**
– **Lavender:** Known to promote relaxation, ease anxious thoughts, and support better sleep.
– **Serenity Blend:** A soothing mix of lavender, cedarwood, vetiver, and more, designed to calm your mind.
– **Cedarwood:** Offers a warm, calming effect that’s perfect for reducing anxiety.
2. **”Feeling overwhelmed” anxiety:**
– **Balance Blend:** Contains ho wood, spruce, frankincense, and blue tansy to ground emotions and promote peace.
– **Clary Sage:** Especially beneficial for women, it calms nerves and provides a mild sedative effect.
– **Vetiver:** A rich, grounding scent that helps center feelings when overwhelmed.
– **Peace Blend:** A combination of lavender, vetiver, ho wood, and other oils for relaxation.
3. **”When your mind is racing” anxiety:**
– **Magnolia Touch:** Contains a high amount of linalool for a calming effect.
– **Copaiba:** A highly concentrated oil that works similarly to CBD, without side effects.
4. **”Feeling down or tired” anxiety:**
– **Cypress:** An invigorating oil that lifts your mood, especially when combined with citrus oils.
– **Citrus Bliss:** A blend of citrus oils and vanilla bean for a fresh, mood-boosting aroma.
– **Lemon or Wild Orange:** Citrus oils are great for brightening your mood when feeling down.
The key is to be consistent. Use your diffuser daily, keep rollerballs nearby, and apply whenever you’re feeling anxious. If you find one oil isn’t working for you, try another!
Here are some essential oil blends to try for anxiety relief:
– Cypress + Wild Orange + Frankincense
– Balance + Frankincense
– Lavender + Cedarwood + Balance
– Copaiba + Vetiver + Clary Sage
– Balance + Wild Orange
If you’re interested in learning more about essential oils or want to chat, don’t hesitate to reach out!