For me, I am generally a pretty light sleeper. But, after Brady passed away I had some pretty severe anxiety and the inability to sleep just exasperated that anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD and given some pretty intense anti-depressants and sleeping pills. But, after a week of using both, I just didn't like the idea of becoming dependent on anything artificial if I could find a better way. I'm not opposed to medicine, I just like the idea of trying the natural route first. If I can't find a solution this way, time permitting, then of course I would take anything the doctor recommended. And, would encourage anyone else in the same way, free of judgement.
I had a friend who was a wellness advocate for DoTerra and she helped me determine which oils might work for me in trying to achieve a decent sleep at night.
At first, we tried Serenity & Balance, which I loved. Then, for a little bit more intensity when the days were particularly tough, I was introduced to Vetiver. I still use Serenity and transition between that and Lavender for simple relaxation in my bedroom and throughout the house. I still have both Balance and Vetiver on hand for additional help but generally stick to what I like. All of the above, can be diffused or applied topically. In the beginning I did more topical application, mostly on the bottoms of my feet and now, use the diffuser more often than not. It's a bit more subtle and allows both myself and my husband to benefit from just a couple of drops over 2-4 hours.
If you struggle with sleep, how do you cope? Would love to hear your techniques for relaxation. And if oils are something you would be interested in trying, feel free to contact me via email for a sample (GTA / Ontario only) or order directly from the website from anywhere in the world.
No more sleepless nights!
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