11 Ways You Can Remove Anxiety and Depression From Your Life

11 Ways You Can Remove Anxiety and Depression from Your Life

You may not know this, but I'm not a pill popper and if there's an alternative out there to doctor medication - I'll find it.  Several months ago I had a bought of severe anxiety, I had this fear that I would have to go to the bathroom and couldn't find one in time.  The end result was everywhere I went I looked for a bathroom- it was the focus and center of all my attention. I couldn't go anywhere unless I had the "potty" near by.  Crazy huh? 

I wasn't interested in taking any medication.

I'm not too interested on fixing my screwed up head by stuffing pills down my throat. Instead I went and looked for alternatives.  And here's what I found.

11 Essential Oils That Eliminate Stress, Anxiety and Depression From Your Life.

There are 11 essential oils that are medically known to manage anxiety, stress, and depression.  And once more they smell sooo... good.  My wife will attest to this with her ultra sensitive nose.

#1 Basil has a refreshing scent to it as is well known for treating nervous tension, mental fatigue, migraines and depression.  This oil is considered a "calming" oil and it regularly used in aromatherapy.

#2 Bergamot The flavonoids in bergamot are considered very relaxing.  Bergamot is know to relieve anxious tension, anxiety, and cures aliments associated with sleeplessness.

#3 Cedarwood This essential oil is best known for its sedative effects. It has a calming effect on the mind, cures inflammations, itching of the skin, tension and anxiety.  It's also used as in insect repellant.

#4 Chamomile Oil has been used to fight against depression and raising the spirit. It can remove sadness, disappointment, and sluggishness.

#5 Cypress  This essential oil is known as an astringent, but also has properties that relieve anxiety.

#6 Frankincense Protects against infections, keeps cells healthy and promotes cell regeneration, cures the cough and cold, and sedates against anxiety

#7 Geranium oil is cytophylactic, promotes new cell growth and encourages recycling of dead cells.

#8 Lavender Perhaps the best and well known essential oil. Lavender induces sleep, provides resistance to diseases, and message with lavender provides relief from pain in joints.

#9 Patchouli Works great and is well known for people suffering from depression. Patchouli is used for aromatherapy and uplifts the moods of its users.

#10Rose Uplifts and works for those with depression.  Boosts self-esteem, confidence and mental outlook.

#11 Sandalwood  This oil sedates anxiety, inflammations, fear, and stress.  Sandalwood oil promotes positive thoughts, concentration, and inner vision.

I can't say more than enough how these oils have changed my life around, so experiment and try them out.  Who knows, maybe your partner will like them too and it could be a fun evening for the both of you!

We especially like lavender, my wife sprinkles the essential oil on my pillow just before I come to bed- isn't she sweet?