Let’s look at 10 essential oil diffuser blends for depression to uplift your mind body and soul without depending on conventional antidepressants!
Depression is a serious issue that can affect anyone at any point in their lives. About 1 in 4 Americans experience depression. Depression is more than just feeling low, it’s a severe disorder that can cause a whole host of symptoms that make one feel devastated. Here are some of the symptoms of depression:
- Lack of energy
- Wanting to lay in bed doing nothing
- Feeling miserable 24/7
- No motivation to do anything even your favorite hobbies
- Loss of sex drive
- Constant fatigue and tiredness
- Lack of confidence and self esteem
- Staying in bed all day and not wanting getting up
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Heart pain
- Crying outbursts
- Feeling angry and irritated often
- Overwhelming feelings of negativity and sadness
- Loss of interest in school/work
- Suicidal thoughts
- Insomnia
- Decreased or increased appetite
- Constant feelings of melancholy
- Social seclusion
Having the above symptoms means that you are depressed and you should seek help and help yourself. Before rushing to antidepressants, you might want to try natural remedies that work holistically in your body to naturally elevate your happy hormones and bust the blues.
There was a point in my life where I wanted to get myself a strong dose of antidepressants to keep me from going crazy. However, I had some close friends that always discouraged me from getting meds. Personally, I had many questions such as; “When do I actually stop taking antidepressants?” “What will happen when I stop taking them?” “Will my body start using antidepressants like a crutch to find happiness?” I shudder thinking about depending on these drugs lifelong together with the side effects that INCLUDE suicidal thoughts. Isn’t the reason to take antidepressants to control/decrease suicidal thoughts in the first place??
That’s why many people turn to holistic treatments and natural remedies for depression. One of these remedies is – you guessed it – essential oils! Some of these powerful plant extracts offer therapeutic properties of beating depression and improving mood. They include:
- Sweet orange essential oil
- Lemon essential oil
- Ylang ylang essential oil
- Lavender essential oil
- Geranium essential oil
- Peppermint essential oil
- Bergamot essential oil
- Cedarwood essential oil
- Rose essential oil
- Jasmine essential oil
- And others
One of the best ways to use essential oils for depression is by diffusing them. You’ll need some great depression-targeted essential oil blends for that.
10 Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Depression
So now, let’s look at some awesome essential oil diffuser blends for depression!
1. Drops of Peace
- Bergamot – 2 drops
- Sandalwood – 2 drops
- Grapefruit – 2 drops
- Lime – 2 drops
2. Happy Human
- Lemon – 3 drops
- Ylang ylang – 3 drops
- Peppermint – 2 drops
3. Energize
- Peppermint – 2 drops
- Lemon – 2 drops
- Rosemary – 2 drops
4. Mood Booster
- Vetiver – 4 drops
- Lemon – 3 drops
- Peppermint 3 drops
5. Serenity
- Ylang ylang – 3 drops
- Chamomile – 2 drops
- Lavender – 1 drop
6. Emotional Healing
- Bergamot – 2 drops
- Frankincense – 2 drops
- Cypress – 2 drops
- Wild orange – 2 drops
7. Citrus Burst
- Grapefruit – 3 drops
- Tangerine – 3 drops
- Lemon – 2 drops
- Bergamot – 2 drops
8. Gratitude
- Orange – 2 drops
- Grapefruit – 2 drops
- Bergamot – 1 drop
- Lemon – 1 drop
9. Positive Energy
- Bergamot – 2 drops
- Eucalyptus – 2 drops
- Orange – 2 drops
10. Fatigue Fighter
- 4 drops peppermint
- 4 drops orange