Severe anxiety attacks

[Sawoccate]

Any blends or ideas for severe anxiety attacks, something that can just be smelt when these occur? Sandalwood doesnt seem to help much. Any ideas would be appreciated...

 

[bsrdhuti]

Hello Nuturopath,
I would try EFT, its very good for that sort of thing.

http://www.emofree.com/

Rachel

 

[x Fireheart<3 Mackenzie C]

Good old rescue remedy can be handy.

 

[Obi N]

Melissa (lemon balm) is very good for anxiety. It's a bit expensive though. Also basil, clary sage, geranium, lavender and marjoram. Or just choose an oil that you associate with relaxation and that you like!

Would agree with kvdp on the rescue remedy - it's very effective.

 

[Snark]

The important thing with dealing with anxiety attacks is address the cause and not the symptoms. There are things you can to minmise and break the power of an anxiety attack, but the long term goal should always be to deal with the root cause.

Talking therapies are probably the best way to find the cause of these attacks and CBT will help you overcome the cause. Most NHS trusts will provide a course of CBT but there is usually a waiting list, and you may have to push hard for a referal.

There is a risk that if anxiety attacks and the stress that causes them isn't treated, then the sufferer may go on to develop depression, OCD or phobias like agoraphobia.

Have a look and Mind's guide on anxiety attacks:

http://www.mind.org.uk/help/medical_and_alternative_care/mind_troubleshooters_panic_attacks

Myarka.

 

[margo]

Of course, and anxiety is not caused by a deficiency in Rescue Remedy. But cause is such a huge subject, the whole physiology is involved, and I'll say quite predictably that practitioner guidance is important.

 

[marduksk8er]

Thank you to all of you x