Using Essential Oils to Relieve Worry
How to relieve worry by using essential oils
There is an old saying that there is no point in worrying, because if
you can do something about the issue, then do it instead of worrying
about it; and if you can't do anything about the issue, then there is no
point in worrying. But despite these words of wisdom, worrying about
different things remain a preoccupation for many.
Worry is characterized by endlessly turning over some issue in your
mind, constantly thinking about it and an inability to let it go.
Worrying is counter-productive because often you become so close to the
issue that you can no longer 'see the wood for the trees'. In other
words, you lose the ability to make logical judgments on the best way to
deal with the troublesome issue or problem.
Although worry manifests originally in the mental sphere, over a long
time it can lead to loss of appetite and loss of interest in anything
other than the subject being worried about. This apathy can lead to
depression if you are not careful, so dealing with worry before physical
symptoms appear is a sensible thing to do. Essential oils can help in
several ways.
Useful remedies to relieve worry by using essential oils
- Bright, sharp cephalic oils can help you cut through the worry to
reconnect with the central concern, so that you are able to see things
clearly and deal with them. Rosemary, basil, peppermint, pine,
lemongrass and juniper can all be sniffed on a tissue or, for a
longer-lasting, more pervasive effect, diffused into your room.
- Some of the calming essential oils are useful in counteracting
worry. Frankincense has a reputation for breaking links with the past
and letting go of persistent unwanted thoughts. In ancient times,
frankincense was used literally to drive out evil spirits, and we can
see worry as an evil spirit in this context. Roman chamomile and
german chamomile are helpful, as are marjoram, neroli, verbena and
melissa. Bathing with a selection of these essential oils can be an
effective method of banishing your worries.

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