HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Can Essential Oils Help With Depression And Anxiety?

default
Posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017
Question: I have been treated for depression and anxiety for 25 plus years. Instead of medicine I would like to try essential oils. What would be your advice about this matter?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Behavioral therapy should benefit you.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concerns. Let me mention that depression is a state of mind. It occurs due to imbalance of neurotransmitters in our brain. It makes us vulnerable to the changes that occur around us. Medicines try to restore the balance of neurotransmitters. But rather than medicines, it is more important to learn to cope with the situation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) help you with this. A psychologist can help you with such therapies. This is more important. Based on your response, he may suggest further steps but I do not think that essential oils will help in any way.

Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.

Regards
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :1954

Answered : 4467 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Can Essential Oils Help With Depression And Anxiety?

Brief Answer: Behavioral therapy should benefit you. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concerns. Let me mention that depression is a state of mind. It occurs due to imbalance of neurotransmitters in our brain. It makes us vulnerable to the changes that occur around us. Medicines try to restore the balance of neurotransmitters. But rather than medicines, it is more important to learn to cope with the situation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) help you with this. A psychologist can help you with such therapies. This is more important. Based on your response, he may suggest further steps but I do not think that essential oils will help in any way. Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries. Regards