Depression & Distress Dissipated With Oils
Author: Karleen C.
Skill: Naturopath
Date: 10-18-2013
Views: 13,223
Word Count: 300
Questions Received: 1
Testimonial ID: 9060-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 8
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I have struggled with depression, anxiety, and emotional distress since I was 16. I am now 24 and in the past year starting using a variety of oils. I purchased the essential oils reference book to help me learn where and what oils to use for my issues.
I began using the Hope and Forgiveness oil blends on auricular points on my ears as directed by the book. I also tried Frankincense (my favorite oil), and Progressence Plus as an alternative to birth control I used to take, all on a daily basis.
Within two weeks, before I even bought a diffuser, I noticed a smoother, more stable mood. I did not have anger spells or lows from depression. I also got through a difficult time between my boyfriend and I by not getting so upset when he did things that were harming our relationship.
I learned to forgive him so much more easily than ever before, talking our issues out. I did not become numb to the situations I was going through, I still had emotions - I cried when I was upset, I got mad when I was lied to. The difference was that I was able to maintain a level of happiness I never would have been able to maintain prior to using these oils.
Progressence Plus I'm sure was a contributor to my more stable mood, as my mood was more erratic the week before my menstrual cycle. This oil blend not only stabilized my emotional distress (or PMS) but it alleviated the awful cramps associated with getting off the pill and has kept my menstrual cycle regular, as I never knew when it would arrive previously.
Although I'm still on anti-depressant medication, I hope to slowly decrease and eventually completely stop using pharmaceutical drugs to ease my depression and anxiety.
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: mental,mood-swings,menstruation-/-period,emotions-/-feelings,premenstrual-syndrome-(PMS),menstrual-cramps — "The present study indicated that lavender aromatherapy as a potential therapeutic modality could alleviate premenstrual emotional symptoms, which, at least in part, is attributable to the improvement of parasympathetic nervous system activity. This study further implies that HRV could evaluate the efficacy of aromatherapy using various fragrances to relieve premenstrual symptoms, and ultimately, support the mind and body health of women." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: hormones — "Therapy with beta-caryophyllene [present in many essential oils] may present a promising novel, non-toxic therapeutic option for patients with endometriosis." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: ears — "Essential oils or their components placed in the ear canal can provide effective treatment of acute otitis media." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: ears — "[We] evaluate[d] the efficacy of the Pycnogenol [French maritime pine bark extract] in improving cochlear flow and symptoms... for patients with Meniere’s disease (MD), tinnitus, and cochlear hypoperfusion.... Symptoms of Meniere’s disease [spontaneous vertigo, positional vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, pressure in the ear, unsteady gait], flow at cochlear level, and tinnitus improved in Pycnogenol subjects...." | Link |
| 5. | Associated topics: ears — "[We] investigate[d] antimicrobial treatment of an infected [Staphylococcus aureus] cochlear implant, undertaken in an attempt to salvage the infected device.... 5 percent tea tree oil completely eradicated the biofilm following exposure for 1 hour.... Treatment of infected cochlear implants with novel agents such as tea tree oil could significantly improve salvage outcome." | Link |
| 6. | Associated topics: hormones,anxiety-/-worry,depression-/-sadness-/-hopelessness-/-sorrow — "After inhalation of clary sage oil, cortisol levels were significantly decreased.... Thyroid stimulating hormone was also reduced.... Clary sage oil has antidepressant-like effect...." | Link |
| 7. | Associated topics: anxiety-/-worry,depression-/-sadness-/-hopelessness-/-sorrow — "Lavender, mint [peppermint], orange, rose, chamomile, rosemary, and sage were used.... Depression levels in the touch-music-aroma therapy group... showed a larger decrease than in the... control groups [that did not include aromatherapy].... [FMS] symptoms such as restless sleep, headache, morning fatigue, exhaustion, feeling like crying, and bowel complaints were also significantly reduced." | Link |
| 8. | Associated topics: menstruation-/-period,premenstrual-syndrome-(PMS),menstrual-cramps — "Peppermint oil is harmless and acts locally to inhibit GI [gastrointestinal] smooth muscle contraction.... Peppermint oil solution administered intraluminally can be used as an antispasmodic agent with superior efficacy and fewer side effects than hyoscine-N-butylbromide...." | Link |
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