Mood swings are a normal symptom of hormone fluctuations during a woman’s reproductive cycle. Mood swings are usually defined by feelings of being easily irritated, anxious, depressed, emotional, or fatigued. You can find some balance with self-care, a few natural remedies, and aromatherapy.
Alone or combined, some suggested essential oils for mood swings are:
• Cedarwood
• Clary sage
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• Vetiver
Safety First
Seek professional advice for severe mood swings or negative thoughts and emotions.
These aromatherapy methods can be of real benefit if you’re easily irritated or in a foul mood.
• Pulse-point massage. Dilute a few drops of balancing essential oils in your favorite carrier and apply the mixture to temples and wrists, or even massage it onto a tense neck. You could also fill a rollerball with it to combat irritation on the go.
• Soothing soak. A little self-care goes a long way when you’re suffering from mood swings. Take the time to de-stress in a warm bath with fragrant calming oils.
• In the air. Diffusing or inhaling mood-balancing essential oils may be all you need to fight fluctuations.
Natural Partners for Aromatherapy
For maximum results, combine your essential oils with these other natural remedies:
• Eat well. Diet has extreme influence on emotions. Eliminate sugar and eat a balanced whole-foods diet.
• Move your body. Getting regular exercise can lower your stress and balance your mood.
• Meditate. Establishing a regular meditation practice can make you more equipped to deal with mood swings.
No one wants to feel anxious, depressed, or fatigued. Let these aromatherapy recipes help you regain your balance.
This powerful trio of essential oils may balance the whole body as well as your mood. Packing it into a rollerball bottle allows you to have it when you need it most.
4 drops geranium oil
3 drops clary-sage oil
3 drops cedarwood oil
1 10-milliliter rollerball bottle
Carrier oil to fill
Add all of the essential oils to the rollerball bottle, then fill it the rest of the way with carrier oil. Shake to blend. Apply to pulse points or simply breathe it in straight from the bottle.
When you notice mood swings, stop to soak in the balancing benefits of essential oils in a relaxing bath.
7 drops geranium oil
5 drops clary-sage oil
1 tablespoon coconut or jojoba oil
Combine the oils in a small glass bowl before adding them to a hot bath while the water runs.