Baby Sleeps All Night But Not Mother With Anxiety
Author: Angela S.
Date: 06-04-2015
Views: 5,304
Word Count: 461
Questions Received: 1
Testimonial ID: 10665-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 8
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I had been going through a tough time, and my doctor had prescribed Xanax and a generic insomnia medication to help me remain calm and sleep all night.
Regardless, I would still have difficulty returning to sleep if I woke up to change positions or go to the bathroom. I would be awake for hours, sometimes not going back to sleep at all, especially if my alarm was set to go off in the morning.
When I became pregnant, I had to wean off the drugs. The nausea that ensued as I weaned off was worse than the morning sickness I already had.
About a month after I had my baby, the racing thoughts and heart rate returned. If my baby slept for a longer stretch, I did not. Everyone kept telling me that it was my hormones and that I would adjust.
For months I tossed and turned between 2:30 and 5:00 AM. I was so desperate for something to change, and I knew there were not any drugs that I could take because I was nursing.
Then when my son was sleeping through the night consistently -- and I was not -- I thought that I was going to lose my mind. I was so sick of being exhausted.
I heard of therapeutic-grade essential oils, and I decided to try the Stress Away essential oil blend. I started with putting 1 to 2 drops on my pillow. I have been sleeping all night ever since.
This past month I have been getting the best quality of sleep in my entire life! Even if my son does wake up to nurse or if I have to get up for some reason, I am relaxed and able to fall back to sleep quickly. I even feel refreshed when I wake up. I have never felt better.
Since I used to need strong prescriptions to help me sleep all night, I did not think that some simple essential oil could actually work. Not only does it work, but it works better! I also do not have to worry about or deal with unpleasant side effects, and I will not have to stop taking it if I become pregnant again.
Also, if I feel stressed or anxious during the day, I take 1 to 2 drops of Stress Away essential oil blend under my tongue (I actually like the taste) and drink half a glass of water. I feel better within 5 to 10 minutes, if not sooner.
My husband and I used to be skeptical of essential oils, but we have seen the difference in my life. And now he is asking me what he can use for various issues. He also makes sure that I order the oils before I run out. We are so thankful for these essential oils!
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | 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 |
| 2. | Associated topics: postpartum-depression,hormones,stress-/-tension-/-burnout,anxiety-/-worry — "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 |
| 3. | Associated topics: postpartum-depression,stress-/-tension-/-burnout,sleep,insomnia-/-sleeplessness,anxiety-/-worry — "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 |
| 4. | Associated topics: hormones — "DHEA [a component of PD 80/20], an androstene hormone [precursor to estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, cortisone, and other hormones], has been shown to possess a wide range of beneficial biological effects mainly attributed to immune system modulation.... thus leading to beneficial effects in diverse human diseases including resistance to infection, neuroprotection, wound healing, diabetes, hepatic injury, cardiovascular disease, and cancer." | Link |
| 5. | Associated topics: postpartum-depression,anxiety-/-worry — "Beta-Caryophyllene [component of cannabis, clove, copaiba], a CB2 [cannabinoid] receptor agonist produces multiple behavioral changes relevant to anxiety and depression in mice.... these preclinical results suggest that CB2 receptors may provide alternative therapeutic targets for the treatment of anxiety and depression. The possibility that BCP may ameliorate the symptoms of these mood disorders offers exciting prospects for future studies." | Link |
| 6. | Associated topics: postpartum-depression,stress-/-tension-/-burnout,anxiety-/-worry — "A number of essential oils are currently in use as aromatherapy agents to relieve anxiety, stress, and depression. Popular anxiolytic oils include lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), rose (Rosa damascena), orange (Citrus sinensis), bergamot (Citrus aurantium), lemon (Citrus limon), sandalwood (Santalum album), clary sage (Salvia sclarea), Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), and rose-scented geranium (Pelargonium spp.)." | Link |
| 7. | Associated topics: postpartum-depression,hormones,stress-/-tension-/-burnout,anxiety-/-worry — "Most studies, as well as clinically applied experience, have indicated that various essential oils, such as lavender, lemon and bergamot can help to relieve stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Most notably, inhalation of essential oils can communicate signals to the olfactory system and stimulate the brain to exert neurotransmitters (e.g. serotonin and dopamine), thereby further regulating mood." | Link |
| 8. | Associated topics: postpartum-depression,stress-/-tension-/-burnout,anxiety-/-worry — "The ylang ylang oil caused a significant decrease of blood pressure and a significant increase of skin temperature. At the behavioral level, subjects in the ylang ylang oil group rated themselves more calm and more relaxed than subjects in the control group. These findings are likely to represent a relaxing effect of the ylang ylang oil and provide some evidence for the usage of the ylang ylang oil in aromatherapy such as causing a relief of depression and stress in humans." | Link |
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