Essential Oils For Ptsd, Anxiety And Anger?

[KristenEve]

Anyone out there have experience with essential oils helping their PTSD, etc? Did it work and help your symptoms? Thanks!!

 

[Keming]

... eucalyptus.
I don't buy into any part of alternative therapies, but the pungent nostril wham of a snort of eucalyptus makes for an excellent distraction. And I like the scent, so there's that, too.

 

[Neverthesame]

I don't think it does anything for me, but peppermint oil is my favourite.

Just be careful not to spill the bottle. Unless you don't mind your house smelling like a candy cane factory for a fortnight. lol

 

[Deleted member 541]

@KristenEve I know that there are old threads somewhere that deal with this issue, and I will tag @amethist because I know at one time she was into this for her sufferer. She may be able to help you in the right direction..... I just don't know how often she is on the forum these days....

 

[hodge]

I have a friend who sells essential oils, and she introduced me to them. I'm no expert. I have lavender oil as that's supposed to be calming and I like the scent. A tiny drop on my blanket does help calm my mind at night, but doesn't do anything for sleep per se. But the calming my mind part is useful in itself.

Also, they're quite expensive, at least the brand she sells, but they're very strong, too, so a little vial goes a long way.

 

[ladee]

This is something I have been wanting to learn more about.
So thank you for the reminder.
I love eucalyptus too. Smells so clean .

 

[ShodokanJenn]

When I was in the psych unit last year, they had essential oils available to us. I didn't use any - my abuse happened at the hands of someone who was always using strongly-scented sprays and rinses and so on, so most of the scents are triggering.

Be careful, and if you are on any medication, check with a pharmacist before you start any of them, as they may interact negatively with other substances.

 

[hodge]

Yes! Wise words of caution from @ShodokanJenn. They can interact with meds.

 

[The Albatross]

I did use essential oils for the aroma of soothing but not really for other aspects. I would put some on a kerchief or Kleenex and put it to my nose to ground.

 

[anonymous]

To be honest, yes they are quite helpful, and I think aromatherapy does work

 

[Sandstone]

I tried several in the first year of my symptoms.

Lavender, for sleep/ nighmares, fear, anxiety , panic and rage
Roman chamomile, for sleep/ nighmares, fear, anxiety , rage, withdrawal
Bergamot, for anxiety, emotional withdrawal, stress and fear
Mandarin, for sleep, nightmare, stress depression, obesity
Frankincense for fear, panic, stress and depression

Frankincense has become an essential for me. I carry a bottle with me as part of my soothing kit when I'm out, and find it good for grounding as well, as it is quite pungent. If I'm gong to be in a stressful situation I put some on my cuff so I encounter it when I put my hands up to my face.

I found Roman chamomile good in the bath, though I hated the smell and had to add one of the others to mask it. The rest just seemed to be nice smells, with no impact.. I still use them for that - this is a difficult condition to live with and we might as well have a positive sensory experience when possible.

 

[Teamwork]

Where do you look to buy these?