Shortly after having success controlling my mood and my hormones with the oils, I looked at what was on my list of things I wanted to work on. Allergies have always been an issue for me, before moving to SC, I lived in AZ. In AZ I only had seasonal allergies in the fall and in the spring. When I moved here, it opened up a whole new world of allergies for me. Everything here is green and blooms, and you also have dust mites and mold and mildew. WOW! At the time I started using the oils, I was taking 1 Zyrtec and 1 benedryl a day everyday and doing a neti pot when I had sinus infections. When I had to go to a place with cats, or there was a high pollen count, even all of this led to more Benedryl and more crankiness. It was a circle of a whole lot of no fun and not a lot of relief at that.
Asthma was something that I previously only had minimal problems with in AZ, mostly exercise induced asthma. After having a very severe allergic episode a few years after I moved here, I developed full blown asthma. I started taking Advair daily which is a steroid, and using my rescue inhaler when I needed it. Whenever I had to take the emergency inhaler, I would get the shakes so badly and almost have an anxiety attack from the after effects of the steroid.
Now, let's talk about what oils I started over a year ago now. I started using the Respiratory Blend (Breathe) and rubbing it on my chest twice daily for my asthma. Then using my hands cupped as a sort of tunnel to breathe in the oils like you would an inhaler in place of my emergency inhaler. First off, you can feel the effects of the oil when you use it on your chest. It opens up your airways and you can feel that it's easier to breathe. Plus, knowing that this is something completely natural, with no steroids was a big bonus. On top of that, I didn't have to deal with the side effects of the violent shaking and the inability to go to sleep. I slowly started to wean myself off my Advair. Cutting back over the course of 2 months until I felt confident I didn't need it anymore, and I haven't looked back.
I started taking a shot-glass full of water with 3 drops each of lavender, lemon and peppermint twice daily for my allergies. This is known as the "Allergy shot". You get instant relief from this blend and by using it this way. I was blown away with how quickly and efficiently it went to work. I slowly weaned off of my Zyrtec and Benedryl in about 2 weeks as I was sick of the "grumpies" caused by the Benedryl. I haven't had any issues with allergies since then and always have these oils on hand when needed.
I hope this makes at least one of you who reads this consider trying something that might be to some "a little out there". It might make a huge difference in your life!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
How antidepressants ruined my life and how essential oils saved it!
Hi, I know this sounds deep for a first post, but it's what has gotten me to where I am.
About a year and a half ago I was in a tough spot, struggling with depression, anger and an altogether sense of despair. I was having a crisis of emotions that I couldn't handle, and no one else around me could either. I had tried everything up to this point with no success. I first tried changing my diet, and I stopped using food to stuff down the pain. This made me feel better, yet the bubbling of anger always rose to the surface and exploded out. I tried exercise, which did help, but was short lived. I then moved on to vitamins, and started taking B-12 and 5-HTP to help bring my serotonin levels up, gave me energy, but the anger was still there. I then moved on to homeopathic pellets, which worked with very limited results, and in the long run, made my anger more extreme without constant use.
I was walking around a shell of my former self, and most days I would see the anguish and hurt in my hubbies eyes. I could see the confusion on my children's faces as they ran from me in my anger. Most days, I could see why no one wanted to be around me. Looking back, I didn't even like to be around me. It got to the point that something had to give. I went to my doc and she said, that the ins and outs of the days are tough and some people need help. It's okay to take anti-depressants, she did when she was my age. I was at a point that I would try anything. She put me on prozac, for a week out of the month before my cycle started to see if it would curb the anger.
I took my first pill and within an hour, I was happy. I felt a warm happy, high sensation, I hadn't felt in months. I said, "this is it, it's going to help!" That first month was really great, but in a very altered, very high way. Then, I started my second month, boy was I in for a surprise. The second month was different, I didn't feel high, I didn't feel mad, I didn't feel anything. I was literally a zombie for a week. I asked my friends what their experiences had been, and they all said, get a different dose. I was on the lowest dose, so I had nowhere to go. I figured, hey, this has got to be better than being pissed off all the time right? The real kicker that month was when my oldest brought home her report card of straight A's.....and I felt nothing.....zero...zip....zilch. I mustered a smile and told her good job with a pit in my stomach. I couldn't feel the lows, but I couldn't feel the highs in life either.
I had told myself to at least try three months before I gave up, so I continued on. Month thrhaee, wow is all I have to say. I took my dose, and within three hours was angry. Not just angry, but pick a fight angry, I was looking for blood. That week was the worst week of my life, I was way worse than before I started taking the prozac. At the end of that week, my husband asked me to stop taking the meds. I could see the worry in his face, and I was worried too.
This is where my journey of healing began. I started to look on the internet for natural ways to get help withnger and depression. Then scrolling through FB, I saw a post on doTERRA Essential oils, Clary Sage, helps with hormones, and anger and depression. It said, contact me to come to a free class. I contacted and there was a class in three days. I was excited, nervous, skeptical and hopeful all at the same time.
I said goodbye to hubby that night, and we both hoped for the best. I went to a medicine cabinet makeover downtown and had a zyto scan(https://zyto.com/zytoscan.html) to see what my body needed. Then, I watched the class. They passed around a ton of oils to try, and then it happened, I tried lavender. I felt a sudden relief, not a high, relief. I sat down and talked with someone and she helped guide me through what might be helpful to me. She was caring, loving, understanding, sympathetic and listened with genuine concern. I went home that night with a wealth of knowledge, and went home to talk to my husband. She called to see if I needed help ordering and offered her advice as to what would be most helpful to me. She said that the blend Serenity, the calming blend is helpful for anger and depression. She also recommended lavender, lemon and peppermint for my allergies (another post will cover this story). I put my order in and waited patiently.
When I got the Serenity, that is exactly what I got, a calming sense of peace. I noticed a weight being lifted off my shoulders each time I used it. I didn't feel high, I felt like myself, for the first time in a very long time. Anytime I felt the anger start to bubble, I would place some oil on the back of my neck, cup and inhale the aroma and the bubbles would subside. I would take a deep breath and feel a sense of peace. I could see the change in my families eyes over the next week. Within a week, my oldest came up to me and said, "I'm so glad you're not mad anymore mom." The realization that I had affected everyone in my family hit me, but I had come to a place of healing, and everyone knew it. This one class completely changed my life, and I'm so thankful.
This month will be one year of using the oils and our whole families health has been the better for it. I wanted to tell my journey to let people know that you don't have to be a zombie to get through it. You can feel the highs in your life without being high. Life is full of ups and downs, and you can feel the downs, just learn how to cope with them and work through them. I still have that first bottle of Serenity and I will always keep it to remind me of where I've been and how it saved me.
About a year and a half ago I was in a tough spot, struggling with depression, anger and an altogether sense of despair. I was having a crisis of emotions that I couldn't handle, and no one else around me could either. I had tried everything up to this point with no success. I first tried changing my diet, and I stopped using food to stuff down the pain. This made me feel better, yet the bubbling of anger always rose to the surface and exploded out. I tried exercise, which did help, but was short lived. I then moved on to vitamins, and started taking B-12 and 5-HTP to help bring my serotonin levels up, gave me energy, but the anger was still there. I then moved on to homeopathic pellets, which worked with very limited results, and in the long run, made my anger more extreme without constant use.
I was walking around a shell of my former self, and most days I would see the anguish and hurt in my hubbies eyes. I could see the confusion on my children's faces as they ran from me in my anger. Most days, I could see why no one wanted to be around me. Looking back, I didn't even like to be around me. It got to the point that something had to give. I went to my doc and she said, that the ins and outs of the days are tough and some people need help. It's okay to take anti-depressants, she did when she was my age. I was at a point that I would try anything. She put me on prozac, for a week out of the month before my cycle started to see if it would curb the anger.
I took my first pill and within an hour, I was happy. I felt a warm happy, high sensation, I hadn't felt in months. I said, "this is it, it's going to help!" That first month was really great, but in a very altered, very high way. Then, I started my second month, boy was I in for a surprise. The second month was different, I didn't feel high, I didn't feel mad, I didn't feel anything. I was literally a zombie for a week. I asked my friends what their experiences had been, and they all said, get a different dose. I was on the lowest dose, so I had nowhere to go. I figured, hey, this has got to be better than being pissed off all the time right? The real kicker that month was when my oldest brought home her report card of straight A's.....and I felt nothing.....zero...zip....zilch. I mustered a smile and told her good job with a pit in my stomach. I couldn't feel the lows, but I couldn't feel the highs in life either.
I had told myself to at least try three months before I gave up, so I continued on. Month thrhaee, wow is all I have to say. I took my dose, and within three hours was angry. Not just angry, but pick a fight angry, I was looking for blood. That week was the worst week of my life, I was way worse than before I started taking the prozac. At the end of that week, my husband asked me to stop taking the meds. I could see the worry in his face, and I was worried too.
This is where my journey of healing began. I started to look on the internet for natural ways to get help withnger and depression. Then scrolling through FB, I saw a post on doTERRA Essential oils, Clary Sage, helps with hormones, and anger and depression. It said, contact me to come to a free class. I contacted and there was a class in three days. I was excited, nervous, skeptical and hopeful all at the same time.
I said goodbye to hubby that night, and we both hoped for the best. I went to a medicine cabinet makeover downtown and had a zyto scan(https://zyto.com/zytoscan.html) to see what my body needed. Then, I watched the class. They passed around a ton of oils to try, and then it happened, I tried lavender. I felt a sudden relief, not a high, relief. I sat down and talked with someone and she helped guide me through what might be helpful to me. She was caring, loving, understanding, sympathetic and listened with genuine concern. I went home that night with a wealth of knowledge, and went home to talk to my husband. She called to see if I needed help ordering and offered her advice as to what would be most helpful to me. She said that the blend Serenity, the calming blend is helpful for anger and depression. She also recommended lavender, lemon and peppermint for my allergies (another post will cover this story). I put my order in and waited patiently.
When I got the Serenity, that is exactly what I got, a calming sense of peace. I noticed a weight being lifted off my shoulders each time I used it. I didn't feel high, I felt like myself, for the first time in a very long time. Anytime I felt the anger start to bubble, I would place some oil on the back of my neck, cup and inhale the aroma and the bubbles would subside. I would take a deep breath and feel a sense of peace. I could see the change in my families eyes over the next week. Within a week, my oldest came up to me and said, "I'm so glad you're not mad anymore mom." The realization that I had affected everyone in my family hit me, but I had come to a place of healing, and everyone knew it. This one class completely changed my life, and I'm so thankful.
This month will be one year of using the oils and our whole families health has been the better for it. I wanted to tell my journey to let people know that you don't have to be a zombie to get through it. You can feel the highs in your life without being high. Life is full of ups and downs, and you can feel the downs, just learn how to cope with them and work through them. I still have that first bottle of Serenity and I will always keep it to remind me of where I've been and how it saved me.
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