Relieving Nervous Energy with Essential Oils
How to use essential oils to relieve nervous energy
Nervous energy, tension and stress are the body's reactions to
external stress factors. These range from the physical stress of being
involved in a car accident, through the stress caused by a neighbor's
music, to worries about work and anxieties about relationships.
If the stress factor is prolonged for any length of time, the body
reacts by overcoming the initial stress reaction and adapting to the
situation. The body appears to function reasonably well on the surface,
but the adrenal glands and immune system become strained, and nervous
energy is the result. In the long term your body cannot cope, and you
may become ill with anything from a nervous skin rash to a heart attack.
Nervous tension is characterized by a general sense of unease: you
become restless, tense and edgy, and develop behavioral tendencies such
as fidgeting and nervous tics or twitches. If you recognize symptoms
like these, it is sensible to address the situation swiftly before you
become ill, and aromatherapy is of enormous benefit to anyone suffering
from nervous tension.
Useful remedies to relieve nervous energy with essential oils
- The best remedy is to have regular aromatherapy full body
massages, where the body enters a state of deep relaxation for a
while. Self-massage is of benefit between treatments. Massage your
neck and shoulders, chest and abdomen, and your feet as frequently as
you feel able to.
- There are many sedative, anti-depressant essential oils to choose
from to deal with nervous energy. These include roman chamomile, rose
absolute and rose otto, neroli, clary sage, jasmine, vetiver,
lavender, rosewood and marjoram. Essential oils that have a tonic and
strengthening effect on the adrenal glands are also of benefit, and
rosemary and geranium are especially useful.
- Bathing with calming essential oils at night promotes relaxation,
and if the body relaxes properly before sleep, then its own
self-healing powers can come into effect. Wearing a mood scent -
calming, uplifting or confidence-inspiring - during the day is
supportive, as is diffusing calming essentials oils in your room.

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