Anxiety x Trauma/ April 8, 2022September 26, 2022

Top 10 Essential Oils for Anxiety!

Hi Dear Readers!

As an extension of the blog post from Tuesday, Today I thought I would share the Top 10 Essential Oils for Anxiety. The essential oils which at good for Anxiety are not limited to this list, but the ones that are mentioned here, I have found really effective myself. I have mentioned before how essential oils help me with my anxiety, but I use them in many other aspects of my life as well. So, if you have an interest in essential oils or are curious about the potential benefits they could have on your life, please continue reading! In the future, I can make an additional blog post where I will cover the spiritual aspects of these essential oil, if you are interested. – Let me know in the comments.

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NB: I want to point out, that when you use essential oils for therapeutic purposes, it is important that the oils are pure, meaning there are no added substances i.e., alcohol. The essential oils that I will be covering on this list are exactly that. They are from the company doTERRA, who make high-quality, pure, and potent essential oils. There are many ways of which you can use essential oils – consuming them internally, diffusing or topically. Please research the recommendations on how to use each individual oil.

Disclaimer: Only take what resonates with you from this post and leave the rest. You are on your own journey, and only you know what the best for yourself is. And always consult with your doctor or a health professional.

1. Adaptiv

About the oil: Even though the order of the oils on this Top 10 essential oils for anxiety list is random, I have decided to put Adaptiv at the top for a reason. If you were to only buy ONE oil to help with your anxiety, I think Adaptiv should be the one. It is an oil blend consisting of Lavender, Magnolia, Neroli, Sweetgum, Wild Orange, Spearmint, Copaiba and Rosemary. These oils offer various properties, some that have calming effects and others will energize you and have uplifting effects. They soothe intense feelings.

My favorite way to use Adaptiv is to diffuse it whenever I feel like my feelings get the better of me. You can also rub it under the soles of your feet with some carrier oil (Fractionated coconut oil), for an additional calming effect.

2. Frankincense

About the oil: Frankincense, which is also found in the Adaptiv blend, has excellent properties useful for people with anxiety. It relaxes the nervous system and promotes feelings of peace and overall satisfaction. On top of this, because of the chemical makeup of Frankincense, it is really good for skin soothing and rejuvenating the skin.

You can put some drops (1 to 3 drops) on your tongue and push it up against the roof of your mouth, to reduce anxiety. Additionally, you can add a couple of drops to your moisturizer to rejuvenate skin and reduce blemishes.

3. Balance

About the oil: Balance is in my opinion one of the best grounding oil blends. Just like many of the other essential oils on this list, Balance can help ease anxious feelings and help you feel relaxed. A main ‘trait’ of anxiety is thoughts racing, and this oil can help with that. Personally, whenever I use Balance, where there originally were 1000 thoughts on my mind, there is suddenly only 10. Balance offers quite literally Balance in your mind.

You can pour a drop of Balance on your hand and cup in front of your nose to inhale its calming properties. Alternatively, you can use Balance under the soles of your feet and toes with some carrier oil to relax your mind.

4. Tea Tree

About the oil: Tea Tree (Or Melaleuca) is probably more commonly known for its purifying abilities. If you have skin or nail issues, the oil that help with is cleansing and purifying properties. It can soothe the skin if you have skin irritations and give a healthy complexion. But on a therapeutic level, the Tea Tree essential oil can help you with setting boundaries. If you feel like people overstep your boundaries, for instance verbally or energetically, then this oil can support you.

You can use Tea Tree daily with some carrier oil on your underarms to help you with establishing the right boundaries for you.

The following 6 essential oil blends are apart of the doTERRA Emotional Aromatherapy kit. When it comes to managing anxiety, a fundamental thing can be to deal with the emotions behind it, and these 6 oils are amazing to support you in that. They offer you the option to acknowledge your anxiety and emotions in a kind and loving way.

5. Peace

About the oil: Peace is an oil blend where one of the main benefits is that it decreases anxious feelings. Where you may have been feeling restless, stressed, and pressured, Peace creates at comforting and relaxing atmosphere, where these feelings are released. You literally start feeling peaceful and safe. In the beginning of my journey, I used Peace in my diffuser everyday when I went to bed. Where I would normally lay for hours on end, not being able to fall asleep, I could suddenly fall asleep within a fraction of that time.

6. Cheer

About the oil: Cheer is the essential oil blend for you who struggle with a negative though pattern. Cheer is an uplifting oil blend that boosts positive thoughts and feeling of optimism throughout the day. It promotes feelings of happiness that lifts your mood throughout the day.

You can with benefit use this blend on rainy gloomy days to keep energy and spirits up, either through diffusing it or your neck.

7. Forgive

About the oil: Everybody knows how feelings of anger, judgement and bitterness sometimes can get the better of themselves. Here the essential oil blend Forgive is excellent to take care of these uncomfortable feelings in a kind and nurturing way. The comforting aroma of Forgive creates a space where you feel content and relief.

As with the other blends from the Emotional Aromatherapy kit, a good way to use Forgive is in the diffuser (Hence aromatherapy). You can also rub it on the bottoms of your feet in the morning to get an extra boost of patience.

8. Motivate

About the oil: Motivate is an amazing essential oil, that offers exactly what the name entails. If you feel down, discouraged or your confidence has left you, then Motivate is the ideal essential oil to help you. It will help release pent up tension and offers an uplifting aroma that will allow you take advantage of your creative powers. You can use Motivate on mornings where you feel sluggish and need a boost of motivation. It can help you concentrate and work productively for longer.

Diffuse Motivate whenever you need that extra kick to get a task done, or you have a busy day ahead of you. You can advantageously apply Motivate to the collar of your shirt or your neck to get a confidence boost before work.

9. Passion

About the oil: When dealing with anxiety, it can very much end up consuming your life, and maybe even become a part of your identity. Here it is important to remind yourself, that you are not your anxiety, and you are a person with their own hopes and dreams. Passion is an uplifting blend, that supports and encourages you to start living your life to it’s full potential. It promotes creativity, spontaneity, and curiosity but at the same time suppresses the feeling of duty and obligation.

Many use passion as a perfume, otherwise you can put it on your heart to feel inspired throughout the day. You can also mix the oil into a non-scented lotion.

10. Console

About the oil: Whenever you are burdened with feelings of sorrow, loss or pain, Console acts a warm blanket of comfort. It gives you space to feel your sadness while it soothes and gives a feeling of relief and calmness. If you end up feeling hopeless then console will help you see the light at the end of the tunnel. This doesn’t not mean that Console can only be used at funerals, etc.. It can be used whenever you need a pick-me-up.

Console can be diffused or applied with some carrier oil on your wrists and neck to feel uplifted when down.

If you have any questions about the oils and how to use them, please feel free to ask them in the comments or send them to mail@mieholm.com. Do you have any themes in your life that you think essential oils could help with? Comment below or send an e-mail, and I’ll make a post covering essential oils that could benefit you in your situation.

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