You may be able to see the trend over the last week. I am shining a light on mental health issues because so many people suffer in silence and without support. Understand, there is no simple answer when it comes to how to treat of these conditions. Successful treatment for me requires a combination of techniques. I take medication, like millions of other Americans, but I also schedule in exercise every day and incorporate oils in my daily routine.
My favorite oil combination is lavender and wild orange. The effectiveness of these oils come from two chemical compounds, Linalool (found in Lavender and Clary Sage) and beta-pinene (found in citrus oils like Orange, Lemon, and Lime as well as White Fir). Both compounds are monoterepenes, which have antidepressant properties and can cross the blood-barrier. Linalool and beta-pinene works through the monoaminergic system to secrete the neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin) that increase the feelings happiness and reduces anxiety.
Essential oils have made my anxiety more manageable, but only if I use them in combination with eating right, exercising, and getting enough rest. Everything has to work in sync. If I slack in any category, I find my anxiety increasing and day-to-day stressors are difficult to manage.
Just know that if you suffer from anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue, you are not alone. Millions of people suffer every day. The hardest thing to do is ask for help, but you have to take control of your well being, for yourself and your family.
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References:
doTERRAScience. (2015, October 15). Reduce sad feelings with Linalool and beta-pinene. Retrieve from http://www.doterrascienceblog.com/reduce-sad-feelings-with-linalool-and-beta-pinene/
Guzman-Gutiérrez, S. L., Bonilla-Jamie, H., Gomez-Cantina, R., & Reyes-Chilpa, R. (2015). Linalool and beta-pinene exert their antidepressant-like activity through the monoaminergic pathway. Life Sciences, 128, 24 - 29. doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2015.02.021
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