query Phobias

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Robin,

 

I know all about Phobias but actually never thought about using essential

oils. I am claustrophobic. YUCK. Don't ever give me a turtle neck or wear

one in my presence for that matter!!!! My phobia gets worse as the years go

by but I know where it came from. My mother died of lung cancer 3 years ago

and I guess watching her gasp for air had much and all to do with it since

it was then that I have this.

 

Allow me to quote Valerie Ann Worwood on Phobias because let's face it, I

can't put it in any better words than her!!

 

" To have a phobia is to have an ongoing, irrational fear of a particular

object or situation....Phobias have been described as a fear that is out of

all proportion to a situation, which logic and discussion cannot dispel, is

not under voluntary control, and leads to avoiding the feared situation.

This makes phobias a psychological reaction, an emotional reaction, a

behavioral reaction and if panic attacks are involved, a physiological

reaction....Used in phobias EO's can help in panic attacks, build up

confidence, allay anxiety, help a person come to terms with the phobia and

also develop the balance needed when, foe example, having to face up to the

problem....There are no general blends that help with phobias as so many

systems are involved and the phobia expresses itself so differently in

people. It is best to write a list of all your symptoms and make up your own

personal oil " .

p.181-182

The Fragrant Mind, Aromatherapy for Personality, Mind, Mood , and Emotion.

by Valerie Ann Worwood

 

Hope this helps.

 

Tracy

 

 

 

 

 

Robin <turnent

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Friday, November 12, 1999 12:55 AM

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>I am sure I did introduce myself a few weeks back when I joined - however I

will skim over it again. (it is a skim cos there is not much to tell)

>My name is Robin and I am 33 married with two daughters and live in Western

Australia. I recently started to get into aromatherapy, thus my reluctance

to post when I have such a limited knowledge against all the licensed,

studied up people. :-)

>Anyway I have enjoyed reading and learning so far.

>I have a query then if any one would care to reply.

>Are there any oils that can help (preferably cure) phobias/anxiety. I have

a very nasty phobia that makes my life absolute living hell and I would like

to get rid of it. I burn some oils for anxiety but was wondering if any

could cure phobias. I would drink a bottle of it if I had to. :-)

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