Aromatherapy That May Help Relieve Some PTSD Symptoms

[KP the nut]

I am asking as the oil wont last very long once out of its original bottle

I'll have the bottle close at hand. I was thinking of the inhalers for a day, whilst I'm flying.

Thanks Amethist, rose it is.

 

[Mercy]

Aromatherapy is so full of natural wisdom. I have a friend who has been using and teaching about Aroma therapy for 30yrs. She is from England and the south of France. I remember a wise thing she said one day. If an oil smells good to you on a certain day, it doesn't matter what the defined use is. It will be good for you. Also the reverse is true.

For example, I had gone with my husband to visit his relatives. We were a long way from home. I was feeling sad because my stepfather was in the process of dying at home. I had wandered over to some lemon shrubs, picked a flower absent mindedly. I brought this crushed blosoom to my nose and inhaled deeply. Very soon I felt calmer, more 'in control of my feelings' Lemon was good for me for comfort and relaxing.

 

[Lionheart]

I can't remember if I already mentioned this, but burning sandalwood incense before bedtime has helped me with nightmares and frank and myrrh oil has helped to give me a sense of peace and calmness.

 

[KP the nut]

sandalwood incense

I think @amethist has referred to sandlewood as magic sleeping drops. I'm going for lavender tonight.

 

[CraftyCath]

I've never tried sandlewood and, as lavender gives me headaches I think I will get some.

 

[Mercy]

You can dilute essential oils in almond oil. It makes great massage oil. You can make your own mix of what works for you. I also mix oils that remind me of being with me Da. ...cedar,lavender, germanium,lemon. I know there a scent missing.....essence of cigarette LOL. I can't afford massages but I can use it on places I can reach, like arms and legs. The rule of thumb is 10% essential oil to 90% almond oil. Sometimes, I need to refresh a lavendar sachet with lemon. It is another way of overcoming the memories of smelly, slippery sweat, and booze.

 

[amethist]

lavender gives me headaches

Rose can work just as well as Lavender and is very calming too.

 

[CraftyCath]

Thanks Amethist, I love Rose oil.

 

[contaminated]

This is random and kind of off topic, but lavender really does help. I smell it and even drink lavender tea or kombucha. Its relaxing and helps mellow me out when I'm hypervigilant or really panicky.