Stress busters

Official Post Master Gender : Age : 56 Posts : 799

So, what would you recommend for those amongst us that suffer from stress? affraid

Subject: Re: Stress busters Fri Oct 12, 2007 1:13 pm

Lavendar. Lots of Lavendar. Very Happy

Especially if it affects your sleep patterns.

Camomile, sandalwood and (for some people) musk are all good if you want to relax but don't want to be sent to sleep.

If you want the 'breath of fresh air' kind of unwinding, ginger or orange are good for clearing your head a bit.

On a less herb/oil type note, the smell of a roast dinner (I know that sounds random) or carrying a piece of amythyst can work wonders. If the stress affects your health then carry fluorite as well.

Newbie Gender : Age : 40 Posts : 19 Location : Bristol

To de-stress after work, I love a bath with Neroli, Rose and Cajeput. They're not necessarily a proper combination of notes, but I love the smell when they are combined.

I'd just suggest stick to the smells you like, then mix 'n' match. Smile

Official Post Master Gender : Age : 56 Posts : 799

Sounds interesting, I have to admit I've never even heard of two of those. Are these oils? Forgive my ignorance. Laughing

Newbie Gender : Age : 40 Posts : 19 Location : Bristol

They are...Neroli comes from oranges, cajeput is a herb (it smells like a combination of rosemary, camphor, and cardamon).

I just happen to live around the corner from a brilliant aromatherapy shop. They have shelves and shelves full of essential oils. It's heavenly...

Official Post Master Gender : Age : 56 Posts : 799

Hmmm, sounds good. Will have to try that for certain. Thanks for the tip - not that I stressed in any way of course! affraid

Subject: Re: Stress busters Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:47 pm

Stress? What that? *sits rocky in the corner*

I like to use a combination of lavender, geranium, clary sage and rose. An aromatherapist friend of my mums recommended them to me when I was going through a particularly bad spot. I've also use them with a sweet almond base oil to create a massage oil so if you can get someone to give you one I find it really relaxing (and if it doesn't help your stress, at least you got a free massage! Wink

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I did have one of those stress ball things but I got a bit too stressed and ripped off it's head! I do have a set of Komboloi (worry beads) which I find help (though again I'm on my second one!)

Senior Member Gender : Age : 33 Posts : 1467

Mel where've you been? We need to catch up!!

Subject: Re: Stress busters Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:08 am

Hey Loggy boy, long time no see! I've been in Turkey with the family and still trying to find work. We really need to catch up! This is not the thread for it though! Send me PM and we'll sort something out.

Subject: Re: Stress busters Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:19 pm

Yes, definitely clary sage and chamomile, but also Roman chamomile if you can afford it!