Teenage Depression

Teens are particularly vulnerable to depression. Adolescence is a period of finding out who you are and can be filled with much uncertainty. Teen suicides are increasing in today’s society and are at an all time high. Here are some common reasons why teens get depressed followed by Young Living Essential Oils that can help. If you are a parent, you know how rough the teenage years can be. If you are a teen, you may be facing some of the following pressures.

Essential Oils help to alleviate any sort of emotional issues anyone may be going through. Essential Oils are unlike any anti-depressants today. Essential Oils work by bringing refreshment and balance to the limbic center of the brain. The limbic center controls emotion, reasoning, and smell. Oils are all natural miracles that allow us to deal with whatever we may be going through in our lives.

Some Causes Of Teen Depression

Oils To Help

Suicidal Thinking

Rose, Joy, Valor, Peace & Calming, Hope, Balsam

Mood Swings

“Mineral Essence” supplement (see supplements section), Harmony, Bergamot,

Loneliness

Abundance, Joy, Christmas Spirit

Low self-esteem

(Feeling ugly, overweight, underweight, feeling stupid, worthless, not fitting in)

Acceptance, Frankincense, Rose, Clarity

Stress at home or school

Ylang Ylang, Release, Balsam

Trouble Sleeping or Oversleeping

RutaVaLa, Peace & Calming, Lavender, (see “power of sleep” page)

Inclination toward alcohol or drug use

Peace & Calming, Peppermint

Trouble Concentrating At School

Lemon, Frankincense, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Envision, Inspiration

Dysfunctional and Uncaring Family Life

Trauma Life, Hope, White Angelica, Jasmine

Verbal, Sexual, or Other Abuse

Geranium, SARA, Inner Child, Sandalwood, Forgiveness

Academic Demands

Clary Sage, Brain Power, Motivation, Highest Potential

Parents Getting Divorced

Present Time, Into the Future,  Valor, Release, Trauma Life

Moving to a New Place, New School

Joy, Believe, Sacred Mountain, Christmas Spirit, Valor

Death of A Loved One

Trauma Life, Acceptance, Cedarwood, Peace & Calming, Frankincense,

Many emotional oils can be used for generally ANY negative or unsure feeling one may experience. Generally any one of the oils seen above can be used for any and all emotional issues.
           
The 4 most commonly used emotional oils able to give one strength of mind, courage, confidence, and hope through any circumstance are Joy, Valor, Hope, and Peace & Calming.

  • Joy - an exotic blend of Bergamot, Lemon, Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang, Mandarin, Rose, Geranium, Jasmine, Rosewood, Roman Chamomile. Brings joy to the heart and mind. Uplifting and refreshing.
  • Valor - an empowering blend including Spruce, Blue Tansy, Rosewood, and Frankincense that works with both the physical and spiritual aspects of the body to increase feelings of strength, courage, and self-esteem in the face of adversity. Renowned for its strengthening qualities, Valor enhances an individual’s internal resources. It has also been found to help energy alignment in the body.
  • Hope - helps you reconnect with feelings of strength and stability, restoring hope for tomorrow. This unique blend of Melissa, Myrrh, Juniper, and Spruce has the power to uplift and balance the emotions, making you more open to the joys that lie ahead.
  • Peace & Calming - Helps calm tensions and uplift the spirit, promoting relaxation and a deep sense of peace. This is a gentle, fragrant blend including Tangerine, Ylang Ylang, Blue Tansy, Orange, and Patchouli.

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