Natural remedies, and medication
There are many natural remedies such as essential oils and plant extracts that are said to help alleviate anxiety, however there is very little research around this to show if this really is the case. If you want to try out essential oils or herbal remedies it may be best to talk with someone in a health shop to work through your options. Exploring which are better for reducing anxiety could be a great opportunity for a science fair project!
Essential oils
Just as there are many oils you can try, there are also a number of ways that various oils can be used. When you get advice about which essential oils to try, ask how they are best used. For example, for very young children the oils can be added into playdough, or depending on which oil you are trying, perhaps put into a diffuser to be spread into the air or added to a bath.
Warning: Essential oils can result in an allergic reaction, so best to test these in very small amounts and with someone else around to be able to help you if you do experience a bad reaction. Be sure to always look for packaging which says 100% essential oil to avoid any other additives. Try to find organic 'No GMO' products to avoid extra additives that may increase the potential for an allergic reaction.
Some of the essential oils you might like to find out about are;
Herbal remedies
Herbal remedies are all medicines of sort, so it is important to understand the options and how they might affect you. It is best to get advice from your local health care shop or pharmacist. It is also important to talk with your parents/caregivers about these options before you try any. If you do try any of them, be sure to let your GP know when you see them next.
Some of the more gentle anti-anxiety herbal remedies include Rescue remedy and L-Theanine. Other products that might help include magnesium and B-vitamins but these tend to be diet dependent and only have the potential to help if you don't have enough of these vitamins and minerals from your meals.
Anti-anxiety medication
Sometimes if anxiety is interfering with day to day life for a long-time in a significant way, your GP doctor may be able to request support from the child and adolescent mental health team in your area. This involves a group of professionals who are especially trained and have experience in working with young people who struggle with a range of mental health challenges. They have lots of strategies to help support you on your journey towards wellness and this may, or may not, include medication.
Some people worry about using anti-anxiety medications. It can be helpful to think of mental health medications just like any other medications. We might, for example, take paracetamol for a headache or a very sore toe. Taking anti-anxiety medication is no different because it is there to help us to be able to help us heal and carry on with life in a manageable way.
Essential oils
Just as there are many oils you can try, there are also a number of ways that various oils can be used. When you get advice about which essential oils to try, ask how they are best used. For example, for very young children the oils can be added into playdough, or depending on which oil you are trying, perhaps put into a diffuser to be spread into the air or added to a bath.
Warning: Essential oils can result in an allergic reaction, so best to test these in very small amounts and with someone else around to be able to help you if you do experience a bad reaction. Be sure to always look for packaging which says 100% essential oil to avoid any other additives. Try to find organic 'No GMO' products to avoid extra additives that may increase the potential for an allergic reaction.
Some of the essential oils you might like to find out about are;
- Chamomile
- Frankincense (Boswellia)
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Orange
- Rose
- Ylang Ylang
Herbal remedies
Herbal remedies are all medicines of sort, so it is important to understand the options and how they might affect you. It is best to get advice from your local health care shop or pharmacist. It is also important to talk with your parents/caregivers about these options before you try any. If you do try any of them, be sure to let your GP know when you see them next.
Some of the more gentle anti-anxiety herbal remedies include Rescue remedy and L-Theanine. Other products that might help include magnesium and B-vitamins but these tend to be diet dependent and only have the potential to help if you don't have enough of these vitamins and minerals from your meals.
Anti-anxiety medication
Sometimes if anxiety is interfering with day to day life for a long-time in a significant way, your GP doctor may be able to request support from the child and adolescent mental health team in your area. This involves a group of professionals who are especially trained and have experience in working with young people who struggle with a range of mental health challenges. They have lots of strategies to help support you on your journey towards wellness and this may, or may not, include medication.
Some people worry about using anti-anxiety medications. It can be helpful to think of mental health medications just like any other medications. We might, for example, take paracetamol for a headache or a very sore toe. Taking anti-anxiety medication is no different because it is there to help us to be able to help us heal and carry on with life in a manageable way.
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