Bach's flower Oils
Droplets of flower oils are mixed into a glass of water and taken by the patients which according to them had positive changes in their moods and ailments. However scientists declared that it may just be a placebo for they don't think ordinary flower oils combined with alcohol and water could have conclusive results. I haven't tried them personally, but it's quite interesting to see if they really work for they are probably safer than commonly prescribed western drugs.
Over time, there had been different studies in regards to depression, anxiety, and insomnia which they say are likely to be caused by Chemical imbalance, Diet, Physical health, Environment and Stress. While these reasons are mostly agreeable, the cure for it varies and drug safety concerns remain due to the side effects.
So what are your methods for easing Anxiety, Insomnia and Depression?
For me, these helped me cope so far:
- Identifying which type of food changes my mood and substituting a more healthier option (e.g. overdose of Sugar and Carbohydrates?) to natural, energizing foods and supplements. Varieties are available at Healthy Options stores (best and biggest branches at Trinoma, Shangri-La, and Greenbelt 5) and they have trained staff to recommend products for your needs. I love their almond granola sold by weight at P55/100 grams. There are branded packs as well by Bob's Red Mill which I have yet to try. Another nice grain snack to try would be Museli. One of the brands I know is "Simply" which is made in Africa. I'm not sure if local supermarkets still sell them.
- For females, noting if there are mood changes pre-menstrual cycle. Evening Primrose oil capsules should help.
- Daily Exercise (I find this highly challenging! lol) or you can cheat with Sauna baths :D
- Having a relaxing Massage
- Hot Herbal teas are good stress relievers and anxiety killers
- Have lots of fish and green veggies in your diet instead of red meat.
With the physical aspects taken care of, it is also important that you take care of your mental health as well.
- Having Inspirational books in handy.
- Call a friend to chat with asking how they are.
- A quiet time for prayer
- Making a decision to change your mental attitude and mindset positively. This is actually the hardest thing to do especially for someone who had suffered long term depression. Getting the motivation itself to do so is the struggle.
- Find a supportive small group to share experiences with to inspire each other and know that you are never alone with your struggles.
- With the many suggestions available, the final key to healing will always be yourself. You have to make the decision itself to take the first step in changing your experiences with awesome and happier ones.
Our minds are quite a challenge to train. So it is recommended that you inspire yourself daily just like how we take care of our physical health so when challenges or illnesses come, we have better resistance for it.
(well this is all I can think of at the moment, will add more ! or better yet, do share your consoling methods! :D)
