#chamomile and lavender do both have a calming affect

[figofswords]

wow I didn’t think reblogging that tea post and then seeing people’s tags would deal me such strong psychic damage. come over I can fix you I can find a tea you will like. “I don’t like tea” how can you say that as a blanket statement when there are so many vastly different kinds of tea. head in hands

[hallow-witxh]

hiii

do you know any plants / flowers that are good for ‘love growth’ ? i want to gift my boyfriend a planter i made and some seedlings of a plant so we can do a small ritual of planting said seedlings and for it to represent our growing love 🙇🏻‍♀️

Hi, friend! I hope you don't mind that I use this ask as an opportunity to share some information with everyone else. I also want to apologize for it taking me so long to answer.

Love growth is a form of love magic that I can condone under certain circumstances, and this is definitely one of the circumstances where I think it's endearing and special. You put time, effort, and heart into making something special for your partner and it's only natural to add in plants and flora that would emphasize that.

I would recommend the following:

Lavender is known for calming and purification, but it's also a symbol of love and partnership. Growing lavender can help influence both of you into having calm conversations instead of arguments, and it can also invoke a sense of calm and peace into a loving home, whether you live together or not.

There's a reason that basil is called the witches' herb. It's more than invoking money and protection. Growing basil can bring love and sympathy into the relationship, and also help strengthen loyalty and passion.

If you so desire, starting an apple tree in a small planter is also a good idea. Apples are known for love and healing. Bring a sense of love into your relationship as well as healing from past relationship trauma and arguments or fights. When the plant gets too big, plant it somewhere special to both of you, preferably in a home that you share.

Avocados are a potent love symbol. Much like an apple tree, start an avocado tree in the pot and replant it when you need to. Growing them can also influence passion and lust, bringing you and your partner closer together intimately.

Another great plant to grow for love growth is beets. They're relatively easy to grow, and can also be used in kitchen magic when they're grown. They're great for growing a sense of affection, closeness, and love.

Cardamom represents love as well as lust and fidelity! Growing this can bond you two closer, and bring your spirits closer together as well.

I also recommend chamomile. It brings rest and peace to a relationship as well as increases the sense of love and closeness. Plus, you can brew tea once it's grown!

Chili peppers represent love and fidelity. Growing chili peppers can grow a passionate bond and help you resist any temptation that you may feel. They're also delicious.

I would also like to add coriander to this list. Growing coriander can grow your love but it will also protect your love from outside forces trying to manipulate your relationship (for example; toxic in-laws). It also represents health and immortality.

Daffodils and daisies both represent love and luck. Growing either of them or both of them can increase the luck in your relationship (example: finding a way to move in together, having good dates, etc) as well as growing your love.

Pansy flowers attract love.

Periwinkle flowers specifically help grow love in relationships and marriage. I would recommend growing these and daffodils or daisies together, although in separate pots.

Poppy flowers attract love and abundance. As well as growing the love in your relationship, poppies can also bring forth prosperity and abundance to you two.

Roses, obviously.

I would also suggest rosemary, because it can be used in love magic while still offering protection and cleansing properties.

Of course there are many others, but these are my number one recommendations! I hope it's helpful.

Blessed be!

[what-big-teeth]

Avatar of Lust (Asmodeus)

Monsterlover!MC is gender neutral.

[ Part 1 (intro) ; Part 2 (Lucifer) ; Part 3 (Mammon) ; Part 4 (Leviathan) ; Part 5 (Satan) ]

Please note this is an 18+ blog; do not follow if you’re younger than 18.

Living a normal life as a human had its ups and downs, stress included. So suddenly being spirited away to the Devildom as an exchange student didn’t help your stress levels. At all.

Lucifer as the eldest tried to use strict rules to help you adjust with mixed results. Mammon, the chaotic greed-driven demon he is, wasn’t much help although he tried. Levi…was Levi, but adopting the hermetic lifestyle wasn’t doable. Books and cats could only do so much in the face of uncertainty (sorry Satan). And your body could only handle so much sleep and food at a time, unlike the twins.

Without a solution, your sleep schedule suffered and the issue started to chip away at your grades. Before you could even think of how to phrase your apology to Lucifer, he suddenly stopped you in the hallway of the massive House of Lamentation one night.

“It seems your relocation to the Devildom is affecting your ability to concentrate. An…oversight…which Lord Diavolo has not yet noticed.”

(You silently wondered how much it pained him to admit that.)

“After my brothers offered their suggestions, I decided one of them may be able to help.” And that’s how the routine of visiting Asmo before bedtime started.

Face creams, skin scrubs, moisturizing masks; the number of beauty products Asmo gushed about made your head spin.

But once he and you were able to settle onto a simple yet effective nighttime routine, it became a comfort. It was something you looked forward to, a process you controlled. And you’d be lying if the gentle scents of camomile, lavender, and ylang-ylang didn’t calm you. 

So every night, without fail, you’d knock on Asmo’s bedroom door and be whisked inside for a mini pampering session before bedtime. And at the end, Asmo would provide a platonic “good night” cuddle. 

But tonight, his door remained firmly closed after you knocked.

“Asmo? Are you there?” When you received no response, you pressed your ear against the white, lacquered door.

The sound from inside was faint and watery. Yet unmistakable. The sharp hiss afterward cut you to the core. “Asmo, are you alright? Have you been crying?”

A sniffle. “Oh, hello darling.” His muffled voice, devoid of its usual playfulness, barely reached your ears. “I was certain that silence charm would work, but…”

But you both knew demonic magic didn’t affect you normally like other humans.

“Asmo, are you hurt? Did something happen last night at the Fall?”

No lower-ranking demon could ever measure up to the fifth lord of hell. But as you soon came to learn, because of your humanity and soul, they’d still try. Even die in the attempt. If only for a chance to get at you.

“C-can you let me in?” The growing knot in your throat grew tighter, heavier. “I need to make sure you’re alright.”

“…You always worry about others instead of yourself. That isn’t good for your health or your skin, dear.”

You giggled at his gentle chiding, your ears making out a light sigh from him and a sharp click. The door’s lock. “You can come inside…but I don’t expect you to stay.”

You turned the knob without hesitation and went in. A heavy humidity slammed into your face, dampening your skin and pajamas. A quick glance confirmed his massive tub was filled to the brim with steaming, scented water. Chamomile to be exact. You ignored the stickiness clinging to your skin. 

Asmo sat in his massive bed, horns present with his perfect skin blotchy and his eyes rimmed with red. The sight almost drew your attention from the chelicerae framing his lips. His arms and torso were bare, leaving his large, bat-like wings visible but his lower half…

A pair of large, pink grasping pincers protruded from his hips. Eight, long legs of the same color rested at his side as a segmented tail tipped with a black stinger lay flat and curled behind him. 

The gradation of color from his scorpion half to his human torso blended perfectly in a seamless, gorgeous way. While you tried to notice more, a sharp hiss diverted your attention. You reached out, hands at the ready. He gently took yours in his, being careful of his black claws.

“You’re not scared? Careful, darling, or  you’ll make me swoon~! But then, that wouldn’t be so bad—!”

Asmo hissed, his body tensing. The keratin of his left pincer had cracked without warning. But his hold on you remained impossibly gentle. 

“But maybe not now,” he eked out with a strained smile.

“What can I do to help?” 

Asmo’s flushed face deepened as his mouth opened and closed a few times. As cute as he was speechless, you tucked the sight away for another time.

“I’m just molting, darling, nothing serious. I should be done in about four hours or so.”

“But it hurts, right?” You gently squeezed his hands, claws be damned. “Have your brothers helped you before? Stayed with you?” 

The fifth born took in your words, what you hoped he saw as want in your expression. His chelicerae clicked softly as he glanced away. 

“They haven’t. I never wanted anyone to see me…”

“Not looking like ‘The Jewel of the Heavens’?” That was two times you’ve left Asmo speechless; a new personal record. You giggled, moving your hands to cup his face.

“Oh Asmo, everyone has their off days. Some more than others.” You tilted your head a little to the side to refer to yourself, feeling glad when he caught on. “You’ve been there for me when I needed help getting used to the Devildom. So let me be here for you, if you’re okay with that.”

His features wavered and nearly crumpled altogether, but he steadied himself by placing his hands onto yours. Then he truly smiled.

“You should be careful, dear. I may find a way to keep you here all to myself.”

“Knowing Lucifer, he’d find out sooner than later and have a fit,” you said, rolling your eyes. “So you’d better make the most of these next few hours, Romeo.”

Three for three; you were on a roll! And was that a light blush, too? Happy to have the last word during your banter, you grinned at the fifth born. “So, what can I do to help?”

The molting process, as you learned, left Asmo drained of energy. This affected his other bodily sensations like hunger and thirst, making them non-existent. The only thing he needed now was constant warmth, humidity, and time (“and you as well, darling~”).

So you took up the responsibility of ensuring he was comfortable. That the bathtub was filled and scented perfectly, that the temperature in his room was just right. There were a few moments where he’d quietly inch his hand towards your, which you gently took. And every time, he’d glance away with a little smile.

Four hours later, the process was done. With a new softened shell that had yet to harden, Asmo could barely keep his eyes open or his head from drooping. Knowing how keen he was to stick to his skincare routine, you stepped into his bathroom and gathered everything you needed. 

You weren’t surprised when he drifted to sleep during the process, reclined against a huge mountain of plush, soft pillows at his back. And with his face cleaned and his skin moisturized, he looked much healthier. Thank goodness. 

Not wanting to disturb his rest, you started scooting off his bed. But a soft touch to the back of your hand stopped you.

“Stay? Please?”

Those shy words were more than enough to convince you. With your hands still joined, that’s how you ended up spending the night in Asmo’s room.

Which he was all too happy to croon about the next day. 

The tension during Saturday’s breakfast steadily built to a crescendo as Asmo fawned over you and sat as close as possible. He nuzzled his dewy cheek against yours with bright, almost lovestruck eyes. 

“…And the dear didn’t want to leave my side! They had to tend to their own needs a few times, of course, but they came rushing back immediately after! My own personal knight-in-shining armor!”

Even Beel was losing steam while chewing his food. He looked ill. With a familiar twinkle in his eyes, Asmo looped his arms around your shoulders with a coquettish smile.

“Well,” he said, “my knight in very appealing nightwear.”

All hell broke loose. 

The others began swearing up a storm, screeching about unfairness, chastising Asmo, all while Beel painfully swallowed his previous bite. Asmo deftly dodged the cow-printed pillow hurled at him with deadly precision. You were pretty sure Belphie would’ve used a chair instead if Lucifer weren’t present. 

Still, the fifth born carried you away from the chaotic fray in his arms bridal-style, blocking your view and appearing oh so very pleased. 

“I’m their first man! Me, ya hear?!” “Mammon, I will personally rip out your throat if you don’t shut up!” “Oh yeah? Try it you little—”

“Asmo, you bastard! …Why couldn’t it have been me?!” “...I can’t believe I’m not as hungry as before.” “You’d better sleep with one eye open from now on motherf—“

“THAT’S IT!” A defining crash, the splintering of wood. Then silence. From the sound of things, Satan got to use a dining room chair first. 

“…Mammmooonnn…”

And missed his intended target. 

You were certain the others would do what they could to learn more about last night. But you wouldn’t say anything; neither would Asmo.

And if he happened to hug you closer before unfurling his wings while you snuggled closer…

Well, that was between the two of you and nobody else.

[witchthewriter]

𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬/𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞

⤷ elven female, ambiguous race, and any size reader. Requests are open, thank you for reading!  

a/n: thank you for the requests anon! I don’t understand why other people didn’t like it? I thought it had a great plot and awesome characters. I do wish it was longer - it felt so short and rushed. But it was fun as someone who loves tropes, to see them so stark - it was very enjoyable for me!!!

ᴹᵃˢᵗᵉʳˡᶤˢᵗ            

ISTJ

Ravenclaw

Chaotic Neutral

Taurus Sun, Gemini Moon, Scorpio Rising

𝑺𝑭𝑾🌿

・Scian is a loving, albeit unorthodox partner

・She’s an independent woman, but so are you. You depend on each other for physical and emotional intimacy and affection, but you aren’t unhealthily consumed by it. 

・Always logical, and whatever she does, ends up making sense. At first, you might think it’s odd that she put things in certain places, or disappears for a few hours (she always leaves a note)

・She always knows how to fix your ailments. Headache? Cut? Can’t get to sleep? Scian knows which herbs will make everything all better

・Scian has a special rock that you found on one of your journeys. She keeps it with her at all times. 

・She sleeps on her back, with pillows positioned for perfect support. You wriggle on top of her, and sleep on her chest or stomach

・Animals flock to the two of you. Scian has a calm, determined energy. And you have a passionate, caring one. Like a perfect pair, animals know you’re both good. 

・That’s why you have so many pets, well, Scian doesn’t like to call them that. She doesn’t put a tag on them, or keep them locked in the house. She lets them roam free

・She only allows you to have physical contact with her - any other person is kept at a distance 

・Scian is always up before you, outside doing her exercises and prayers. The Ghost tribe had many particular ways of life, that Scian likes to uphold. 

・A lot of it, is giving thanks and reminding yourself to be grateful

・Her favourite drink is tea, and whenever you’re getting groceries, you always make sure to get something new for her to try

・Scian is the last one to go to bed as well. She locks everything up and makes sure there aren’t any hazards 

・She’s quite good at cooking. And makes this amazing dish with fresh fish

・Scian smells like lavender, chamomile and mint. When she’s been outside she smells of her leathers and a metallic tang - from sharpening her weapons 

・When you come to her with a problem that’s made you upset, she looks at it from a logical perspective. 

   “What’s upsetting you the most? Do you want me to listen or to advise?” 

・Her favourite colour is dark, earthy green. Like the trees near your woods. 

・Scian doesn’t get excited easily, but when you bring back her favourite candy - a wide grin appears on her face 

・She doesn’t like being around ... anyone other than you. But it isn’t obsessive. Scian is fine being by herself, but your company does brighten her day

𝑯𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒆𝒕 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖:

My Love, My Heart, My World. 

They all revolve around you being a part of her. She sees you as a part of her soul. Forever bound. 

𝑯𝒆𝒓 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒈𝒆:

Acts of Service and Gift Giving

Scian will make dinner without a thought and serves it to you while you’re still working on something. Part of her hobby is making things; it ranges from making bracelets (the threaded ones with detailed artistry), or finding shiny objects (which she knows you love). Scian also takes care of your shoes, as well as hers. She’ll scrub and polish, and put them neatly near the door.

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒏𝒈:

The Resurrection Stone by Alexandre Desplat

𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔:

Sun x Moon

Black Cat x Golden Retriever

Characters who have romantic feelings for each other, but both sides have too much respect for the other to say or show anything until one is gravely injured and all romantic feelings are revealed

 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑷𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆:

 Desolate Lovers

𝑵𝑺𝑭𝑾 🔞minors dni!

・Your lovemaking is just that - love. There’s no harshness when you two come together

・Scian is graceful, and gentle, caressing you with her warrior’s hands

・She’s passionate, yet tender. 

・Her favourite place is laying next to you in bed, naked, cuddled in the morning after a night of love-making 

・She adores your thighs. Mostly because she loves being between them. Whether they’re small or large, she loves grabbing onto them, squeezing and gripping

・...Very good with her hands. 

・Her favourite place to have sex is in the bath. When you’re in front of her, your head leaning against her shoulder 

・Scian is very good at massaging. And that’s exactly what she does when she has you in the bath - so vulnerable, and exposed. Your nipples perked and ready to be felt 

・Doesn’t like having sex in public, but you live so distant from anyone else, that she will lay you down on the dirt ground and take off your pants

[thesunw1tch]

July 4th - Moon's Day

Not much to report, but today is a Monday! Mondays are connected to the Moon, and thus today I dedicated as Hekate's offering day. Whenever I work with a diety, I give them specific days of the week for their offerings so we can keep a consistent schedule. Apollo is Tuesdays, Hekate is Mondays, and though I haven't reached out to Dionysus, I plan to worship him on Saturdays.

I said my prayers this morning to both Apollon and Hekate, and then placed a piece of celestite and amethyst near my heart for the calming affects and connection to the divine. I also found one dollar boxes of Incense at the store today, and bought them some! Apollo got Sage+Citrus, and Hekate got Frankincense. However, I had to verbally apologize to her and near immediately extinguish the Frankincense when I used it in her honor today. For some reason, it seems to make me sneeze! Plus, it just smells atrocious to me! Definitely smelt better unlit smh. I did light a different scent in her honor, though I don't think strawberries are connected to Hekate at all. Afterwards, I used the ash to make Witch's Black salt!

Her offering this morning was some black tea with lavender on her tealight candle, and I drank a dark cold brew coffee in her honor. Oh, and an offering sachet with a seashell, sharp rock, rose stem, chamomile, rosemary, Witch's black salt, and more black tea with lavender. After I tied it together, I drew the triple goddess symbol on it with lavender oil. According to a pendulum reading I did with Hekate, she'd like for me to start sleeping with it under my pillow at night after today. I can't imagine why, and it's kind of hard to deduce what the Queen of Witches is thinking, but I imagine it has something to do with dreams? Because I did ask in my first contact for her to speak to me via dreams, but I've been having extremely uneventful dreams or trouble sleeping in general. Who knows, I guess I'll find out :)

In other news, my daily tarot pull was the Reversed 7 of Swords! This card suggests honesty and something coming to light, though I can't imagine what. Perhaps about the move I've got coming up? Or maybe something with my university? Maybe even something about my family, I don't know.

[yourcancerguru]

7 Habits for Healthy Sleep

Not getting enough solid sleep is a common issue for many people. During each appointment, I ask my patients about their sleep. I'm curious how many hours they sleep, if their sleep is solid or interrupted, do they have difficulty falling or staying asleep, do they experience vivid dreams, and do they feel well rested in the morning. 

As many of us have experienced, when we don’t get a good night’s rest, it negatively impacts not just our physical bodies, but our minds and emotions. More importantly, when poor sleep becomes habitual, it greatly increases our chances of developing chronic diseases such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, anxiety, and depression.  Here are some tips that can help:

1.  Start with a routine. Developing good sleep requires conditioning. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep.  One hour before bed, set an alarm. From this time on, focus on calming down your mind and physical body.

2.  Calm down your mind by reducing the amount of stimulus around you. Shut off all lights in your house except for the lights in the room you’re in. Dim the lights in the room you’re in. Avoid TV, the computer, iPad, phone, and anything electronic an hour before sleep. Avoid loud or stimulating music before sleep. Enjoy reading a fiction book or a mindless magazine. Consider listening to a 20-30 minute guided meditation to relax your nervous system. 

3.  Calm down your physical body by taking a hot bath with Epsom salt or a warm shower. Sip a cup of decaffeinated herbal tea containing one or more of these herbs: passionflower, valerian root, chamomile, or lavender. Diffuse essential oils such as lavender, roman chamomile, bergamot, sweet marjoram, ylang-ylang, cedarwood, or sandalwood, and/or apply them topically.

4.  Avoid drinking soda, coffee, or any beverage containing caffeine in the afternoon. Many people are affected by the delayed onset of these stimulants hours later.

5.  Avoid eating for 2 hours before going to sleep. If you’ve had a heavy meal for dinner, consider taking enzymes to aid in digestion.

6.  Exercise early in the day (sometime before noon). For many people, exercise can be stimulating, especially cardiovascular exercise at night. 

 7.  Get regular exposure to sunlight during the day. Sunlight helps our body produce vitamin D and melatonin. Both are hormones (not vitamins) which help keep our body clocks (also known as circadian rhythm) regulated. 

[jivisa1]

Herbal Valentine's Day Gifts: The Perfect Natural Option for Your Loved One

Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating love and showing your special someone how much you care. Whether you’re looking for something meaningful or a small gesture of love, herbal Valentine’s Day gifts are an excellent option. Herbal products are often made with natural ingredients that have been used by people around the world for centuries to promote health, relaxation, and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of herbal gifts for Valentine’s Day and give you some ideas to help you pick out the perfect gift for your loved one. Herbal Valentine's Gift

What are herbal Valentine's Day gifts?

Herbal Valentine's Day gifts are the perfect way to show your loved one how much you care. There are many different herbs that can be used to create unique and thoughtful gifts.

One great idea is to make a personalized herbal tea blend for your loved one. Select herbs that have meaning for your relationship, such as chamomile for patience or lavender for relaxation. Add a sweet touch by including a hand-written love note with the tea blend.

Another option is to create an herb-infused massage oil. This luxurious gift will show your partner how much you appreciate their body and all they do for you. Use a carrier oil such as jojoba or almond oil, then add drops of lavender, rose, or ylang ylang essential oils. Give the gift of relaxation and pleasure with this sensual massage oil.

For a practical yet heartfelt gift, put together a mini first-aid kit using natural herbal remedies. Include items such as tea tree oil for cuts and scrapes, lavender oil for bug bites, peppermint oil for headaches, and ginger capsules for nausea. Your loved one will be prepared for anything life throws their way, and they'll think of you every time they use it!

Why herbal Valentine's Day gifts are the perfect natural option for your loved one

Herbal Valentine's Day gifts are the perfect natural option for your loved one because they are healthy, unique, and eco-friendly. Health-conscious individuals will appreciate the fact that these gifts are free of synthetic ingredients and preservatives. What's more, herbal products are often packed with antioxidants and other nutrients that can promote overall wellness.

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, then look no further than herbal products. These items are usually handmade by small businesses or artisans, meaning that each gift is truly special. Furthermore, many herbal products are made from sustainable or wildcrafted ingredients, making them an eco-friendly choice.

So whether you are looking for a health-boosting present for your fitness-loving partner or a unique gift for your hard-to-shop-for friend, consider giving an herbal product this Valentine's Day.

The benefits of giving herbal Valentine's Day gifts

Giving herbal Valentine's Day gifts is a great way to show your loved one how much you care. Not only are they unique and thoughtful, but they also have many benefits.

Herbal gifts are a natural way to show your affection and care for your loved one. They are also a great way to promote relaxation and stress relief. Here are some of the benefits of giving herbal Valentine's Day gifts:

Herbal gifts are unique and thoughtful.

Your loved one will appreciate the thoughtfulness and effort that went into choosing an herbal gift. They will know that you took the time to find something that was perfect for them.

Herbal gifts promote relaxation and stress relief.

If your loved one is feeling stressed or overwhelmed, an herbal gift can be a great way to help them relax. The aromatherapy from essential oils can help to reduce anxiety and tension. And, the act of giving a massage with an herbal-infused oil can be very calming for both the giver and receiver.

Herbal gifts can be used in many different ways.

Herbal teas, tinctures, salves, and oils can all be used in different ways to provide different benefits. You can find recipes online or in books to make custom blends that are tailored specifically for your loved one's needs. Or, you can purchase ready-made products that are easy to use.

Conclusion

Herbal Valentine's Day gifts have so much to offer. Whether you're looking for a unique gift idea, something special and personal or just want to show your love with natural products, there are plenty of options available. From herbal body care products like bath salts and massage oils to teas and food items, these herbal valentine's day gifts can be the perfect way to express your love without straying too far from nature. It is important that we take steps towards reducing our consumption of synthetic materials this holiday season and support holistic solutions in our lives- what better way than by giving an herbal gift?

For More Info: - Herb Valentine Gif

[sanjayjacob]

7 Natural Anxiety and Stress Relief Remedies You Must Read For Your Health

Attending an interview, taking exams, or meeting new people are all stressful events that can cause anxiety and uncertainty. This is referred to as anxiousness. This blog discusses Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress, which you should read.

Most people encounter anxiety at some time in their lives. It is natural to have mild to severe anxiety every now and then. On the other hand, regular and severe anxiety episodes can interrupt personal and professional lives. High anxiety levels may suggest an anxiety condition such as panic disorder, phobias, or generalized anxiety disorder. Anxiety may affect both children and adults.

The good news is that anxiety may be treated with medicine and natural therapies. This article offers ten natural anxiety cures.

When do you seek medical attention?

If your anxiety is interfering with your everyday life, it is best to get medical attention as soon as possible.

Book an appointment

What are some natural anxiety treatments?

It is sometimes stated that natural anxiety therapies are on par with conventional pharmaceuticals. Anxiety can be relieved with natural therapies such as herbs and aromatherapy. The following are some natural anxiety therapies.

Physical activity is one of the most significant strategies to keep anxious symptoms at bay. People who exercise frequently are happy because their bodies manufacture more endorphins, which are known as 'feel-good' chemicals.

Herbal treatments - Several plants and herbal supplements are proven to relieve anxiety and soothe and relax an anxious individual. Lavender, lemon balm, chamomile, passionflower, and kava are just a handful of the natural medicines available.

Aromatherapy is a practice that uses essential oils to treat anxiety and its effects. These oils are utilized in a variety of ways, including a diffuser, a few drops on a person's wrist and neck area, and a bead bracelet. Aromatherapy smells for anxiety include lavender, ylang-ylang, grapefruit, clary sage, and bergamot.

Weighted blankets - Weighted blankets have been found in studies to help relieve anxiety symptoms. The pressure from these blankets assists and prepares the body to relax. These blankets are available in a variety of forms and sizes.

Meditation teaches people how to manage their minds and their thoughts. This mindfulness practice aids in the replacement of chaotic thoughts with tranquility, hence decreasing stress and anxiety symptoms. The individual experiencing anxiety attacks may feel more relaxed after meditation.

Deep breathing exercises - Anxiety is frequently connected with quick and shallow breathing, which can cause a rise in heart rate and, in extreme situations, panic attacks. Deep breathing exercises aid in the normalization of breathing and the reduction of anxiety.

Avoid smoking and drinking - Initially, both alcohol and smoking provide tranquillity by suppressing symptoms. Constant usage, on the other hand, leads to dependence and serious addiction. This might eventually exacerbate anxiety symptoms.

Natural remedies for pregnancy anxiety

Let's talk about it - It is usual to endure anxiety attacks during pregnancy. As a result, expecting mothers must communicate with a loved one or a friend during an anxiety episode. If a pregnant woman feels uncomfortable expressing her concerns to a relative or a friend, she should seek the assistance of a qualified therapist.

Look for a release - Doctors advise pregnant women to engage in any activity that reduces stress and anxiety. Walking and yoga, for example, can assist to manage stress levels to a considerable amount. This must be done only on the guidance of a doctor.

Rest well - Sleep disturbances are common among pregnant women. However, it is critical to get enough rest whenever feasible. Good sleep improves the body's ability to remain calm and relaxed.

Mindfulness - Few other activities help to release endorphins in the body, which helps to control anxiety levels. Meditation, massage therapy, and deep breathing exercises are a few examples. Deep abdominal breathing for 20 to 30 minutes every day can help with anxiety.

Maintain a journal - Writing feelings and thoughts in a journal allows an anxious patient to release them without fear of being judged. Keeping a journal can also help the patient organise and prioritise their thoughts and concerns.

Consult your doctor- If the patient develops considerable anxiety and believes the episodes are unmanageable, it is best to seek medical attention right away. To begin, the doctor may prescribe certain drugs to alleviate severe anxiety symptoms.

Empower with information - Tokophobia occurs when a patient experiences anxiety associated to pregnancy or delivery. Attending prenatal classes will teach the expectant woman on the many stages of labour, childbirth, and changes in the body, among other things.

Should a patient seek medical advice before using herbal drugs and supplements?

Yes, it is critical to check or notify a doctor before taking any herbal pills or supplements, as some of these may interfere with the patient's regular medications.

The Apollo ProHealth full body checkup is an excellent way to manage your health and identify potential problems proactively. Take the time to take care of yourself by scheduling an appointment at Apollo ProHealth. We believe that your health is our top priority, and we are committed to providing you with the highest quality care possible.

[jeniekart]

5 healing teas you should consider

The year is 2022, and there is no way to escape the pressure. We have no choice but to work on strategies to better handle the stress in our lives. How we deal with the stress and worry we face daily directly affects the quality of our lives.

For the majority of us, an excellent place to begin would be the creation of a daily routine that includes using natural healing remedies. In this regard, ��5 healing teas you should consider herbal teas have the potential to play a significant role. It is a simple and inexpensive way to make an investment in your daily wellness to include specific herbs, flowers, and botanicals in your tea routine.

Teas that help reduce anxiety and tension

Lavender tea

Simply taking in this tea's scent might help calm our nerves and relax our senses. Our body's digestion, heart rate, and breathing rate are all controlled by the vagus nerve, which is responsible for regulating all of the body's internal organ processes. It is well known that lavender may reset our neurological system, which helps to calm the vagus nerve and can trigger our body's inherent ability to repair itself. Adults who drink lavender tea report lower anxiety and depression, another 5 healing teas you should consider for this beverage.

Chamomile tea

This is an unquestionably effective natural treatment for sleeplessness. It is said that drinking one cup of this beverage one hour before going to bed will have a sedative impact on both the mind and the body, allowing for a more restful night's sleep.

 Because chamomile flowers contain no caffeine whatsoever, chamomile tea is an excellent choice for consumption whenever of the day you feel the need to relax and unwind. A cup of chamomile tea is, without a doubt, the most universally beneficial type of tea, as it can be enjoyed by virtually everyone at any time of the day.

Spearmint tea

It is commonly believed that spearmint is a "wonder plant" for women. It is well known to promote healthy hormone balance. We are aware that the hormones in our bodies can significantly impact how we handle high stress and anxiety levels. It is strongly recommended that women with PCOS drink one to two cups of spearmint tea daily because doing so can help regulate menstrual cycles.

White tea

This tea contains the highest concentration of antioxidants compared to all other types. White tea can help us combat the effects of stress on our bodies and even reverse some indications of aging. It is also being employed in the anti-aging formulas that are being developed for the skincare industry. 

White tea has just trace levels of the stimulant caffeine. If you are craving caffeine even though you are drinking herbal teas, WE strongly suggest  5 healing teas you should consider that start including at least one cup of white tea in your daily regimen. 

It has a flavor that is easy to appreciate by everyone because it is not overpowering, and high-quality white tea will have naturally sweet flavor notes that are reminiscent of honeydew.

Matcha green tea

Although it has been drunk for over a century in China and Japan, it has only recently gained popularity in India. According to research, the high concentration of polyphenols found in matcha makes it an effective weapon in the fight against cancer-causing free radicals in the body. In addition, matcha has been shown to improve gut health, which has been shown to directly correlate to our mental health. 

It's been shown that matcha has five times the amount of L-theanine that regular green tea does. L-theanine is an amino acid that is known to boost mental attention as well as our cognitive processing, which in turn improves how our brain reacts when faced with stressful conditions. It is essential to remember that matcha has a high amount of caffeine; as a result, it should only be drunk in moderation and preferably in the morning.

For health benefits Best teas to buy

[fleursdemeduse]

Remembrance AU: Little Brother Knows Everything

I lied. Here's a bonus chapter.

Warnings: Mention of Death ; Unrequited[?] Love ; Mention of bombs ; Jealousy

Words: 3.1k

Tommy may have been an idiot, but he wasn’t stupid. He noticed the little things more often than he didn’t. But there were four things he knew about you better than anyone else.

Tommy knew that you liked tea.

Siblings, and people in general, seem to have this habitual kind of indicator of their mood. Some people bounced their leg when they were nervous, others liked to twiddle their thumbs or pop joints; It’s different for everyone.

But he could always tell how [y/n] felt by the tea they were drinking.

When they were nervous, they made tea brewed from lavender buds collected from a flower field they often visited with Technoblade or Phil. They brought Tommy once. He had run around the whole area with infinite energy before the blond climbed the tree. He had climbed higher and higher until he could feel the warmth of the setting sun shine on his face. The branch broke, but when he plummeted, he wasn’t scared. They were at the bottom, waiting to catch him. They were always waiting to inevitably catch him no matter if it was from his own stupid decisions or from someone else’s. They got nervous a lot, but when he was by their side, he could never be.

When [y/n] was stressed, they made tea out of the peppermint leaves in their garden. The scent filled their house while it brewed and the act of harvesting the herb was “soothing”. Tommy wasn’t sure how weeding was supposed to be relaxing, but he happily did it when their newest sibling figure asked him to. He remembered pulling out a whole mint plant the first time he had worked beside them, unknowing that that was the plant he was supposed to be protecting. They had laughed, gently scolding him, before setting it aside. Even if they were stressed out, they never took it out on him.

When he was sad or upset, they made chamomile tea with honey. Chamomile is a calming flower, he remembered them saying once. And the honey helped you remember that golden days were ahead. They made it for him every morning after he would wake up in the bed he seemed to sleep in more than his own. Sometimes the honey came from Technoblade, sometimes they had retrieved it themselves from wild hives, but they always seemed to get the best stuff. Even when he cried or started to -what was the word they had used? Disassociate? That sounded correct-, he could expect the mug to be pushed into his hands, a sugary but not cloying aroma wafting off it. He always felt much better when he left. He could never remember seeing them drink the tea, despite having such an abundance of it. Did they even get sad? He had never witnessed it.

When they were happy, they made black tea of various kinds and drank sweet iced tea that reminded him of what diabetes would taste like if it were liquid. They drank this with him almost daily. It was always a new blend they wanted to try and perfect or one they wanted him to taste. He loved smelling this tea the most. When its fragrance filled the air, somehow, everything felt right in the world. He couldn’t recall a single time when he didn’t see them on the porch, drinking the amber liquid out of a glass when they knew he’d be coming over for dinner.

It was the days when you didn’t drink tea at all, he was afraid.

Tommy knew that no matter what someone did to them, [y/n] wasn’t afraid to make enemies or insert themselves between their friends and any sort of danger to protect them.

Dream was surprised to see [y/n] at the meeting between the Greater Dream SMP and L’Manburg. It was only supposed to be him and George convening with Tubbo and Tommy. They held no real power in the country. They didn’t belong in this meeting, just like they didn’t belong in this timeline.

He watched the way they, during George and Tubbo’s discussion, rested a hand on Tommy’s arm when his hands clenched hard enough to turn his knuckles white. He saw how they would murmur quietly to him and the child would relax ever so slightly. He noticed the nods they gave the blond when he looked to the adult for confirmation after he made a questionable statement. He observed your true role here.

“Nice to see you replace Wilbur so quickly, Tommy. That’s good. He was a horrible role model for you.” His lips curled behind his mask at the shocked expression on everyone else’s face aside from the vice president before him. His eyes were sharp, angry. “Maybe without his influence, you’ll actually be a competent leader for something.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Considering L’Manburg was supposed to be totally destroyed and returned back to the Greater Dream SMP, I’m glad you found someone a bit less self-destructive to help keep you under control. We all know Wilbur did a horrible job at it.” Watching the child soldier stand quickly gave him a certain satisfaction.

“Fuck you, bitch! I don’t need to be told what to do.” Dream watched [y/n] give Tommy a warning look and the way he ignored it.

“And yet you followed someone who lost his own presidential race and blew up his own country before seeking out validation from someone else.”

“I don’t-”

“Tommy.” He watched the blond flinch at the edge to your voice and look down at you.

“He’s saying I-”

“I’m aware. He’s just trying to rile you up. It’s what he does. Ignore him.” The glare they sent him made a sharp jolt go down his spine, but he couldn’t help the chuckle that spilled from his covered mouth.

“Listen to your sibling, Tomathy. At least this one is sane. And if they kill themself, they’ll come back.” Tommy opened his mouth once more to say something before it snapped closed and he released a breath through his nose.

“I don’t need this.” The slam of the door echoed through the now quiet room.

Dream’s attention was immediately back on [y/n]. He watched them square their shoulders and lower their head to look him dead-on. Their glare met him with a hidden fury threatening to break forth and raise the hell that seemed to be just as deeply rooted in them as it was the company they kept. Their lips were pursed in a way that made his own grin grow larger. "Wilbur may not have been the best man. He may have hurt me and put the rest of L’Manburg in this situation. But that is our business alone, and you have no right to say anything bad about him or about Tommy, for that matter."

There was a pregnant pause and he heard George start laughing awkwardly to dispel the tension before being hushed hurriedly by Tubbo.

“And what is it you’ll do to me if I do?” Dream kept his voice level.

“You know why I’m here and who’s behind me. You can use your imagination..” They stood, chair scraping against the floor loudly. “I’m going to check on Tommy.” “But we’re not done!” They stopped at the door, hand resting on the handle.

“I’m sure you can handle the rest by yourself, Tubbo. You know what to do.” They looked at him over their shoulder, before glancing over George and then settling on the man in green. “Don’t you ever speak his name ever again. Or we just might have to build that prison you mentioned. Am I understood?” Sullen nods came from the monarch and the president as they stormed out.

“Well, that was something.”

Tommy had been sitting in the hallway, curled in on himself the same way he had been after the Pit incident.

“Toms?”

“Why is he even here?”

You sat next to him, back resting against the wall.

“Because he cares about George. Kinda like why I was in there for you.” You felt the taller lean against you and relax when you wrapped your arm around him. “I’ll always be here for you, Kiddo.”

You felt him nod and you pressed a kiss to his hair.

“You know I’m not trying to replace Wilbur, right?”

“Of course not. We were like brothers.” His lips quirked a little when he heard your laugh.

“If he were here, I’m sure he’d tell you not to say that or he’d cry.”

“Good. Fucking bitch.”

He didn’t know what he’d do if you never came back.

Tommy knew that the only other person who loved you as much as he did was Technoblade.

Techno had never felt jealous of Tommy before. Or really anyone. He was pretty secure in his position as your best friend, and the vast amounts of platonic affection you showered him with kept him content. Even during the Pogtopia rebellion, watching the looks and touches Wilbur gave you or seeing the child sneak into your bed for another night in a row didn’t make him jealous. So why did he suddenly have the very real impulse to shove the blond off the side off a cliff just to retake some of your attention?

The hybrid watched you talk with your hands as you recounted the night before and your surprise at finding Tommy already there when you came home from Phil’s. He was happy he had been right. You and Philza were similar in many ways and got along well. You would constantly joke with Techno that you were trying to get yourself adopted by the older blond and he would just respond with an amused “don’t tempt him, he might.”. You would always laugh in response.

That was always the best sound.

He listened to your words as he topped off the teacup in front of you with more of the red-tinted liquid. The warm scent of earl grey and roses wafted off of the cup tinged with the subtle tang of the orange peel he had added on a whim. You were right in your suggestion. Citrus always makes deeper teas better.

“If it’s really that bad, the offer to move in still stands. I have more than enough room and you can escape that raccoon.” He snickered at the pout that rested on your lips.

“I never said that I didn’t like it! And don’t call Tommy a raccoon.” He sipped his own tea.

“It’s true. Gets into trash, beady little eyes, a nuisance. He even breaks into your house.”

“He has a key, Tech. It’s different.” You had rolled your eyes at him, but the smile on your face spoke of your fondness for them both. He felt the small well of jealousy in his chest flare. Did Tommy know how privileged he was? He hoped the child knew.

“I’m just sayin’. Whenever you want to leave that place, my door will always be open for you.” He watched your smile soften and the firm squeeze when you reached across the table for his forearm.

“I appreciate it, but Tommy needs me still. Maybe one day, okay?” He grunted at you and you giggled. “Who knows, maybe Phil will come with! He could build his own little cabin and everything.”

“I’ve already extended the offer to him as well. He said he’ll think about it.” You shook your head.

“He’s probably trying to figure out how close to the meadow he’d be in comparison.”

“Man loves the flowers, what can he say?”

“Sure, it’s definitely the flowers.” You sipped your tea with a knowing grin.

“What else would it be?” He watched the glint in your eyes, seeing exactly what Tommy had always said about you. They had seemed a lot deeper lately, more knowledgeable. The child had always claimed that you spoke like you knew more than you let on and he saw it in your smile sometimes, but the look you were giving him right at that moment confirmed it.

“Maybe it’s all the memories.”

He couldn't imagine you not returning the feelings they both held for you, despite the vast difference.

Tommy knew that you wouldn’t hide anything from him unless it was absolutely imperative.

He found you sitting in the living room, curled into an old recliner that you would never tell him where it came from. You felt Tommy haphazardly throw his arms around your shoulders from behind, releasing a small sigh of contentment as he pressed his face further into your neck.

"Hey, Kiddo, what’re you up to?" His grip on you slackened, and you could almost feel his face draw up to a small pout. He absolutely hated that nickname but couldn’t deny the small warmth that flared in his stomach whenever you called him it.

"[Y/n], how many times have I asked you to stop calling me that?" He removed himself from you when you shrugged your shoulders.

"Sorry, Toms, the nickname stays. You're too much of a brat for it to leave." He groaned, eyebrows drawing together. You knew he wasn’t entirely mad at the name. He wouldn’t have whined the way he did if he truly wanted you to stop. You and Tommy seemed to share a wavelength. It wasn’t the same one you shared with Techno, but it was just as perfect. You wished you could tell him why it was.

The realization set a rock that started in your throat and slowly started to sink to your stomach. It spread through you, causing a wet hot sensation to form behind your eyes. You’d never be able to tell your little brother your deepest secret. What if he hated you? What if he told everyone else and they cast you out? What if he felt he couldn’t trust you anymore?

Carefully pulling yourself out of your own thoughts, you looked up at the child. “I’m sorry, what was it you wanted?”

"Can I talk to you?" Your eyes flicked to the book you were reading before back to him. You knew what he wanted. A bookmark was wedged between pages and the room was silent before you stood. "Sure, kiddo. Is it going to be a long chat?" You set off to the kitchen, soon pouring some water into an old kettle that Phil had given you the day that you had awoken. You had been “gone” for over a full day. Aside from Phil, no one else knew what had happened and where you went.

An opaque jar was pulled from the cupboard, carefully opened, and he watched as purple buds, green leaves, and yellow-white flowers were deposited gently onto the mesh cloth that you would tie into a sachet. He had never seen them combine those teas. He didn’t even realize you had such a large jar of it stored.

“What happened at Phil’s?” You hesitated before steadying your hand and pouring the steaming water into a teapot before setting the sachet in. It floated for a moment before you used the string to dunk the bag a few times to soak it before it sank midway.

You only pulled one mug down.

You gestured for him to sit at the table and he took it. You could see the way his anxiety rose even higher when you didn’t sit across from him.

“What day? I’ve been at Phil’s a lot lately.”

“Oh fuck off. You know what day I’m talking about.” You shrugged, trying to keep your expression even.

“I really don’t, Tommy. You’re going to have to narrow it down for me.” Your fight or flight instincts were dialed to high when he gave you a knowing look.

“You don’t have to lie to me, [y/n]. I’m not a child.”

“Yes, you are, and I’m not lying.” You flinched when he slammed his hands on the table, chair screeching as it was slid back with too much force before it fell backwards.

“Then why have you changed?” You froze. “You used to love spending time with me before-”

You wanted to reach out, to comfort him, when you saw his lips quiver, but he turned his head away from you. He couldn’t look you in the eye.

“Before you were gone for almost two days and came back wrong. You don’t talk like how you used to either. It’s like you know things, but like, more than you used to. And come to find out from Ranboob, you had gone to Philza’s house. What did he tell you?”

You just shook your head, wanting to tell him you remembered him. You remembered every timeline he was in. Every moment he had fought for what he believed in and won. Every time he had died. Every timeline he could have died.

“Did I do something? Is it because of Ghostbur? Do you-” He looked back up at you, looking exactly like the sixteen year old he was supposed to be. “Do you hate me?”

“Of course not, Tommy. Why in the world would you ever think that?”

“Then why won’t you tell me what’s going on? Siblings don’t keep secrets.”

“They do when they’re trying to protect the ones they love, Tommy.” You watched his face grow red in frustration.

“You’re not always gonna be there for me, [y/n]!”

“You don’t know that.”

“Why won’t you just tell me?” His voice broke, and so did your heart.

“Because you’re still just a kid, Tommy. And I think sometimes you forget that. And everyone else too. And I can’t tell anyone what happened.”

“But why? I stopped being a child when we won our first war. I should be able to hear about this!”

“Because the things I saw, the things I heard, no one else should have to bear this weight.” You swallowed back your tears. This was no time to cry. “You can be mad at me all you want, Tommy. But I’m still the same [y/n] who tucks you into bed and links pinkies with you on the Prime Path and who will always be there for you.”

The hurt look he gave you would haunt you for the rest of your lifetimes.

“Then why won’t you let me be there for you?” You could only shake your head.

“Because that’s not how it works, Kiddo.” Tommy’s eyes hardened and he sucked in a quivering breath.

“Fine.” He started walking back towards the door.

“Toms, where are you going?” He didn’t answer you.

His tea was bitter and cold by now, and for a moment, he couldn’t help but feel the same.

Tommy knew all those things about you. So why did it feel like maybe he didn’t know you at all?

[sasa-slayer]

Obey me! Brothers x Bipolar! Gn! reader Headcanons

In honor of mental illness awareness month, here are the obey me boys with a bipolar reader! I am a person with Ultradian rapid cycling bipolar condition, and the thought of these demon boys understanding and helping me through my struggles turns me into a happy blob.

Trigger Warnings: mentions of eating disorders, mental illness, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and, and sexual content, though not explicit.

Lucifer:

Helps in the most subtle way out of all the brothers. You won’t even notice unless if you pay close attention, and even then, you don’t see all he does for you.

Spreads out your schoolwork to fit your moods. If you are in a productive mood he might give you a little more to make up for the days where you don't feel good and he lessens your load.

Controls your sugar intake. You might think he’s just being a strict father figure, but sugar can be addictive and make your emotional state more unstable.

So in reality he is looking out for you, he just isn't the best at doing so without looking like the bad guy.

Gives you small gifts to brighten your day. They range anywhere from a key chain to a devildom rose.

Compliments you a lot, though often subtly, and means every single word he says.

Is always surprisingly patient and understanding of your mood swings and will calmly listen and talk to you through it all.

If he sees any scars from cutting, he’ll feel a blow to his pride, though he’ll immediately shake away those thoughts because this isn’t about him.

He’ll confront you about it but won’t pressure you to tell him anything. He tells you it's not something to be ashamed of, it's proof that you survived, and are fighting to live.

He’ll make sure you stop though and comes up with plenty of ways for you to release stress and feel alive without hurting yourself.

Such as singing, sports, art, and playing games with him and his brothers.

Mammon:

Honestly, when your with Mammon you usually end up buying a lot of things on impulse, and he doesn’t try to stop you; however, he always makes sure to help you feel good about your purchase.

Like it’s already done over with, so he’ll make sure you don’t lose any sleep over it, but if it still bugs you, he’s more than willing to pick up a part-time job with you to help you earn back the money you spent.

Experiencing mania and can’t seem to shut up? Never bothers him. He listens and hangs on to your every word with a love-struck look on his face.

Don’t feel like talking? That's alright, he’ll talk twice as much and ramble on about random things while slipping in a few comments about how amazing you are.

Plus he’ll never get angry at you for zoning out while he was talking, he’ll simply repeat what he said; but if you still aren't paying attention, he’ll just stop, grab your hand and smile at you as you both stare at each other in silence.

He is someone who rubs his thumb over your knuckles.

If you ever mention your suicidal thoughts, this boy will instantly panic in the best way possible.

Like he freaks at first, but immediately calms down because he knows how hard it is to open up about such a vulnerable topic.

He’ll listen to everything you say and makes sure you know you can always come to him to talk about these things and how your life is very precious.

Not just to him, but it is precious in itself.

Levithan:

Games with you if you had a stressful day.

You’ll come home and he has prepare junk food and snacks to fit your tastes and cravings, sets up an anime or two, and has your favorite game already on the loading screen.

You both stay up late ranting and getting deep in conversation as you play away at your favorite video games.

He never gets mad at you for raging, even if you squeeze a controller a little too tightly for his liking because he knows he can always replace a controller, but can’t replace the good relationship you have with each other.

He used to get mad about this, but he’s super patient and lenient about it now, and just tries his best to calm you down.

Finds animes with protagonists that have, struggle with, and overcome mental illnesses, or animes with uplifting plots in general; because let’s be honest, animes can help inspire and comfort you.

Makes sure to tell you the possible triggers in things he wants to watch with you and makes sure you’re comfortable with the contents.

Even if you said a trigger didn’t bother you in the past, he’ll still ask because he knows you might not want to watch something with that trigger depending on your mood.

Buys a bunch of plushies, crystals, and fidget toys to help ground you and have something to absent-mindedly play with as you do everyday things.

Satan:

This man respects you so much. He knows how hard it is to control his wrath and he can’t believe you have to control all of your emotions!

He thinks you’re so strong, even when you don’t feel like it, and he admires you for it.

Makes tea and reads to you to help ground and calm you.

Stressed out? Bam! Kava, or Mint tea.

Having trouble sleeping? Bam! Lavender tea.

Having a lot of anxiety and/or all of the above? Bam! Chamomile tea.

Sits and chills with you in his room.

The calm, yet the chaotic atmosphere in his room is just so comforting to be in whenever you’re feeling stressed out.

He takes you bowling to help you release your anger.

There’s just something about throwing a heavy metal ball with all your might that helps release that intense rage.

Makes a conscious effort to never yell at you; because he knows it will (A) aggravate you until you start yelling back at him, (B) make you sad and scared as you tremble, or (C), possibly his least favorite, make you turn indifferent and zone out.

If something does happen and he accidentally raises his voice, he leaves and comes back and apologizes as soon as he has calm down.

Meditates with you regularly, especially before bed. Teaches you breathing techniques, and walks you through them when you are stressed.

Never leaves you alone too long during a depressive episode, because he knows how evil the mind can be and how convincing its lies can sound.

He’ll make sure you never listen to the stupid voice in your head that says your “undeserving”, or “a waste of space”, and other ridiculous lies.

Asmodeous:

Self-care queen.

Feel bad or self-conscious? Be ready to be pampered. You’ll be taking a relaxing bath, be lathered in your favorite scented lotion, and afterward, he’ll do your hair (if you have any that’s long enough to comb/brush), nails, makeup, as he tells you how beautiful you are and how much he loves you.

Always reminds you that the makeup and products he puts on you are just to have fun and enhance the beauty you already have.

Feeling so stressed and overwhelmed you don’t get up out of bed? He’ll do everything to help you. He’ll pick out your outfit, do your hair, wash your face, literally anything that won’t chip his nails.

He’ll not only pick out your outfits based on how good they look but also what will help you feel comfortable in your current mood.

Feeling ugly? He’ll pick clothes that compliment your body type and help you feel confident.

Feeling hot and sexy? He’ll want you to enjoy those good feelings to the fullest, and put together a sharp-looking outfit to fit your style.

Feeling anxious and have a habit of fidgeting? He’ll pick a long sleeve or some gloves so you don’t scratch your wrists, a metal necklace to fiddle with, and some rings to twist and turn.

When you came to him the first time while having a sexual impulse, he was super excited but refused because he noticed you were acting unusual.

He asked about it later and you explained how you sometimes had sexual impulses due to your mental condition.

He immediately asked you what you were comfortable with, and if you were okay with him helping you out during those impulses.

If you said yes, then you better believe you got every single one of your sexual, and affection desires in general, filled.

If you said no, he will respect your decision and promise to never cross your boundaries, but still will always be there for you.

Beelzebub:

This demon makes sure you never overeat or undereat when stressed because he knows how much it’ll upset you later.

At first, he thought it was cute when he saw you come back from RAD and immediately eat a bunch of junk food, but then the next day he saw how much you beat yourself up for it.

He doesn't understand why since the food didn't change anything, much less your beauty, but he doesn't question it too much.

When he sees you stress eating, he’ll let you have a few bites, before he swoops in and finishes all your food.

If you get upset, he’ll pick you up and carry you to your room to cuddle and watch movies. He doesn't like upsetting you, but he knows he has to so you don’t regret your decisions tomorrow.

if you tend to under-eat. This guy will do everything in his power to get you to eat.

He’ll say affirming words to convince you to eat and offer to get/make you anything you want.

He makes sure you eat, even if it's just something small, and hydrate regularly, and rewards you with cuddles and head pats when you do.

Loves to work out with you.

Manic episode? Okay, use that energy and rush to work out and hang with him.

Depressive episode? He’ll take you to work out since he knows working out can make you feel better.

If you don't want to go, he won’t make you and will stay behind to hang out and do whatever you feel like doing; including doing nothing.

Gives the best massages after a stressful day, or any time at all.

Is hesitant to give you massages because he is scared to hurt you, but he never does because he is extra gentle.

Like so gentle it should be impossible with how strong of a demon he is.

Belphegor:

Believe it or not, Belphie is the one who helps you with your sleep cycle.

If you have trouble sleeping at night, then he’ll drag you to the comfort of the attic, surround you with blankets and pillows, and cuddle into you in hopes that he, the literal Avatar of Sloth, can put you to sleep.

If this doesn’t work then he will lay his head in your lap and listen to you talk about whatever you want to, and if you don't want to talk, that's fine too. Belphie just loves being in your presence.

If you struggle with staying awake in the day, then sorry, but he doesn't help you stay awake; however, he will help you get rid of those guilty thoughts.

You get upset at yourself for dozing off? He’ll correct you and say it's completely alright and it’s not your fault.

If you fall asleep somewhere like the planetarium, he’ll pick up your head and place his cow pillow under it.

In exchange for using your lap as a pillow of course.

He’ll cuddle with you and take a nap saying that he’ll help you study or do whatever you need help with tomorrow.

Never snaps his fingers in front of your face when you zone out. He’ll simply nudge you with his shoulder, or just lay his whole body weight on top of you.

Let's you play with and braid his hair when your feeling unstable to help distract you from your overwhelming thoughts and emotions.

[tobesensation-9]

I wish someone would tuck me in and help me sleep. These days, I'm so overworked and barely get any sleep even if I'm tired. How do you think each member of SF9 would tuck their lover in?

Omg. I don’t know who needed this more me or you 🥲 because I feel the exact same way these days.

Youngbin 👑

I think he would definitely like to have those late night talks while cuddling. The talks that go from really deep talks about life comparing both of your different interpretations of certain events. Then turning into the both of you cuddling half asleep, speaking slowly only saying a few words per minute. You giving each other a “mmhmm” is response a few moments after someone said something. All this I ntil the both of you stopped and drifted to sleep.

Inseong 🌰

Strangely (not so strangely) i see him reading to you idk why 😅. I don’t think anyone talks about this enough but he has a very nice voice. Like speaking voice (like Youngbin and Jaeyoon). Like him (and those two) his voice is so soothing so it would definitely help you drift away

Jaeyoon 🥰

I immediately thought of him giving you cute little kisses all around your cheek and neck. Like you keep tossing and turning and once you finally stilled, he would pull you to him and start kissing your softly. This was his him trying to calm you down and have you go to sleep.

Dawon (Sanghyuk) 😋

I see him trying to just be the best support he could. He’d ask if here was anything you wanted him to do and he’d do it. You needed a glass of water, he’d get it before you finished your sentence. You were hot? He’d already be at the thermostat. I think he’d be a mix of all of the members in there different methods meshed together trying his best.

Zuho (Juho) 🍬

I see him playing with your hair and putting your fingers through it. I can see you grabbing his hand and putting it atop your head as your way of asking him to play with it. That would be one of his ways of showing affection and skinship and it’s your absolute favorite. The fuzzy feeling it gives you when he combs his fingers through your hair relaxes you like no other and you doze off to sleep

Rowoon (Seokwoo) 🐭

I think he would caress every part of you. Tossing and turning he’d turn over to you, gently pulls you to him so you were laying on his chest. He’s caress your thighs, especially (idk what it is about guys caressing your thighs, but it feels so wonderful). He’d hug you and pull you close to him, rubbing your back like you were a baby. Lol I mean you are, you're his baby, and he’s yours

Taeyang 🌞

I see him dragging himself out of bed to make you a warm cup of chamomile/lavender tea of some warm sweet cinnamon milk. When he left out you didn’t know what he was doing, you knew you were tossing a turning a lot but you didn’t think it would annoy him. You figured maybe you were disturbing his sleep. But when he came back with a mug and handed it to you, you smiled and started to drink it. Shortly after you set the mug on the night stand and started to doze. He’d be caressing you side as you did.

Hwiyoung (Youngkyun) 😎

I think Hwiyoung’s way of comforting you and helping you go to sleep would be just making sure you guys had some sort of physical contact. Like, I can see you too loving to cuddle together but not necessarily sleeping easily together because of your differences in sleeping style. Like you could sleep on your stomach while he slept on his side, and with you needing more space to stretch your limbs a bit, he’d cover his hand with yours or something. If you were moving around a lot in bed I see him putting his arm around you or laying his hand over yours to try to help you relax and go to sleep.

Chani (Chanhee) 🥴

I see him spooning with you, you little spooning. With you moving around he’s wake up from his sleep and ask if you were okay. (I just imagine how he’d sound waking up and awww his cute deep groggy voice 🥺). You’d explain that you can’t sleep and he’d just wrap an arm around you and press up against you. “Is that better?” The comfort of his warm body pressing into yours made you feel safe and relaxed. Soon the two of you would fade off to sleep.

[sleepysloth99]

A/N: Heyo everyone uhh basically my mental state got me fucked up so why don't we make headcanons for numerous Sweet Home characters. 2 parts. Part 1 is a simple them comforting you during an anxiety attack and part 2 is them reacting to you telling them that you're a burnout gifted kid (yes OP needs some fucking help😂).

Characters: Hyuk, Netflix Wook, Hyun, Jisu, Yuri

I suppose content warning? Anxiety is mentioned after all.

Part 1: Them comforting you during an anxiety attack.

Hyuk:

•Guy is clueless as fuck lol.

•He'd try to make things better but he actually kinda made it worse.

•He feels terrible since he feels so useless in this situation. He's not exactly great with people.

•Eventually he gathers himself and gives you a blanket and makes tea.

•Puts on your favorite anime or show in general.

•He apologizes for being so crappy with all this.

•You have a favorite stuffed toy? He'll get it for you.

•Lots of cuddles. If you want he can play a video game and you can watch him.

•He's trying his best :)

•This is only the first time though.

•Around the third to fourth time this happens he'll actually know what he's doing.

•Ask what's wrong and won't panic. He'd be a lot more calm and would definitely be less hesitant to hold you.

•Again just bear with him.

Netflix Wook

•Thought Hyuk was bad? Wook's even worse.

•He doesn't know what to say so he just pats your shoulder.

•Lots of headpats.

•Right after you calm down he searches up about anxiety attacks and what to do if someone is having one.

•He'll also search up what to say to a partner during an anxiety attack.

•The only reason he kept his mouth shut the first time was because he was scared he'd upset you more.

•Want him to cuddle you and hush you? He'll do just that.

•Want him to hold him because you find holding things more comforting then being held? He's already laying down.

•Whatever makes you calm down he will do just that.

•He also buys snacks for you.

•Overall one of those "Quiet Supporter" types. He doesn't really say anything because mind you he isn't exactly great with his words so using gifts and physical affection he will try to calm you down.

•One muscular teddy bear lmao.

Jisu

•Unlike Hyuk and Wook, Jisu is a lot better at handling emotions for the most part.

•She'll immediately ask what's wrong and hold you.

•She'll just listen, and give her input when she feels the time is appropriate.

•She'll order out food and watch a show with you.

•Hell for you? She'd illegally stream a movie lmao.

•Lots of soft blankets.

•If you want, she can sing for you or play the guitar.

•She keeps her composure despite secretly being freaked out since she's never dealt with someone having an anxiety attack.

•She has a bat so if you wanna go out and smash shit up she'll come with you.

•Wanna scream all your worries? She already has her bass set up.

•She'd paint your nails if you want.

•She'll let you lay in her lap (Imagine laying in Jisu's lap☺️)

•Gives headpats.

•Gives scalp massages.

•Just like Wook, provides snacks.

•Would go all the way and buy a fucking pet for you.

Yuri

•See what's so special about Yuri is that she's worked as a caregiver for years, albeit with elders.

•So believe me she's seen a LOT.

•What I'm trying to say is out of everyone here, she's the best when treating you during an anxiety attack.

•She asks what's wrong.

•She never yells by any means.

•She kinda whispers but not really.

•Very calming, uses lots of lavender and chamomile based products.

•Already making some tea (or some drink you like).

•She'll run a shower for you.

•She uses aromatherapy based products in said shower.

•She would run a bath for you but that wastes water and she doesn't want you to sit in your own filth.

•Uses aromatherapy lotion on you.

•She will do some skincare for you.

•Spoils you with cuddles and snacks.

•Tries to ask further questions like "How long have you felt like this? Is there any other problems?"

•She won't push you though.

•Sleeping on her lap with fluffy blankets and forehead kisses. (Bro imagine sleeping on the goddess's lap???😳😳😳)

•Surprisingly very sweet.

Hyun

•Bro not gonna lie he really wouldn't know what to do.

•He's broken as is so if he says anything that comes off as insensitive he doesn't mean it, he's trying his best.

•Another Quiet Supporter.

•Will give you a hug.

•Will let you sleep on him.

•He might start crying too. He feels so powerless in such a situation. Seeing his significant other panicking and not knowing what to do or say.

•He'll try and ask what's wrong but being in a similar position, he knows how annoying it can be when someone asks what's wrong.

•He's distant but close at the same time if that makes any sense.

•He'll read a book to you if you want.

•He'll try and whisper sweet nothings but again this is pretty foreign for him

•He'll get take-out for you and put on some anime.

•He'll even watch an anime he really hates as long as it makes you feel better.

•By the next day he'll pretend nothing happened but just expect a stuffed animal packaged up at your door. Who sent it? I dunno. (Not him that's for sure nope nope totally not him.)

Them reacting to you saying you're a burnout gifted kid.

Hyuk

•He kinda relates.

•He will always be there to let you know you're doing great.

•He will always be there to support.

•When he sees your homework scores lowering and grades crashing he'll be there to help you somehow.

•He actually does your homework while you sleep. By the time you wake up you have no clue because he made copies of it but he actually used your account to submit the work. Man the shit he does for you.

•One of the school staff actually almost caught him saying "You're not acting like your usual self. You never get such good score in math."

•Thankfully he looked at how you talk online especially to teachers and managed to kinda copy how you talk online.

•He still thinks you should talk to someone about this. You know someone professional.

•Again though he'll always be there for you.

Wook

•He wouldn't know what to tell you.

•"Yeah... that does suck."

•He'll support you and try to get you mental help for it but... yeah.

•He can't really relate to the whole burnout thing so he's very distant here.

•Course that doesn't mean he won't try and help you.

•Again he wants you to get mental help especially since he isn't the best with words.

•Really he's clueless. He'll try his best but honestly even Wook thinks he's the worst person for this.

Jisu

•She also can't really relate since she was always just the band kid scraping by back in school.

•She's still very empathetic.

•She'll try her absolute best to help you with the long term damage that is gifted child burnout.

•She will make sure you don't go abusing substances. So no you cannot have any of her cigarettes. She will literally throw them all away.

•She'll write songs to motivate you.

•She'll make sure you never give up on something just because you didn't get it right the first time.

•Seriously this woman loves you, she'll do anything to motivate you and make you happy.

Yuri

•Now Yuri can semi-relate. Being trained to take care of the elderly did do a number on her so she knows burnout when she sees it.

•She will literally smack your hand if you try and overwork yourself.

•"Don't. I'll do it."

•She really wants to do everything for you because she hates seeing you all burnt out.

•She's stubborn as hell so it's gonna take a lot to convince her to let you actually do your work.

•Seriously somebody come get her she's starting to burnout herself.

Hyun

•Lmao Hyun can relate 100%

•He IS a burnout gifted kid.

•So yeah he is actually the worst person to go to for this issue since he's having the same problem.

•However! That doesn't make him all bad.

•You can be burnout gifted kids together!

•Whether it's cuddling while comparing your current selves to your past selves or playing video games together to feel a false sense of achievement, you guys are doing this together.

•Is it the best and most healthy way to deal with this problem? No!

•Is it still a pretty great thing to have your boyfriend by your side and sharing all of your pain every step of the way? Hell yeah!

•In all seriousness, you two try to support each other.

•Lean on each other when the burnout gets unbearable. He'll offer a shoulder to cry on and you'll reciprocate (at least I hope you do.)

•You both try to get mental help or at the very least join one of those support servers on Discord.

•You guys often lie in bed late at night talking about how you both feel like failures. To which Hyun says "We can be failures together." In an attempt to make you feel better.

•It actually... kinda helped.

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And with that being said, today's headcanons are done! If you want you can drop some requests, although I don't do any NSFW requests. But yeah that's it. I'm pooped, bye!💝

[sword-brainrot]

How would Buzen, Kasen and Ichigo calm their s/o if they woke up screaming from a nightmare?

Thank you~~ You are doing an amazing job!

I was so excited to write for this! Thank you for requesting it! I hope these are to your liking! I really loved writing them <3

Buzen, Kasen, And Ichigo calming S/O from Nightmare (GN!Reader)

♡  Buzen is actually very good at taking care of others when they deal with them. He often does it for his brothers, Matsui and Murakumo.

♡  He understands very well that people deal with fear/nightmares very differently and wouldn't make you talk about it if you don't wish. Matsui can't convey his emotions well so if you are similar in that regard, he wouldn't force you.

♡  As soon as he hears you thrashing around, crying in your sleep, and maybe talking, he wakes you up right away with a gentle shake of the shoulders until you open your eyes.

♡  Buzen isn't the best at hiding his feelings. He wears his heart on his sleeve. So when you first wake up, you will see a very concerned and worried Buzen looking down at you. As soon as he notices that you have woke up, he will give you a small smile.

♡  "You're okay... You're safe. Don't worry, I got you." He would gently caress your hair and hush you if you continue to cry.

♡  If you need physical comfort, he will take you in his arms right away and hug you lightly. One hand on your back and the other on the back of your head as he continues to stroke your hair.

♡  Feel free to cry into his shoulder all you want. He will not complain at all. He understands how scary dreams can be and wants to make sure you feel safe. He will keep reassuring as you cry and let it all out.

♡  It's only when you are more calmed down will he ask if you want to talk about it. If you do, he will stay there the whole time, getting rid of any spare tears that are falling down your face. His full attention is on you.

♡  If you don't wish to talk about it, that is fine! He will ask if you feel well enough to go back to sleep or if you want to take a night stroll with him. He will do everything in his power to make sure your mind stays off it. Expect him to be extra silly but his expression and tone are still very soft towards you. If he can somehow make you smile, he will be on the moon.

♡  When you do feel like you can sleep again, Buzen will hold you in his arms and not leave your side. He will softly hum a lullaby to you as you start to drift off to sleep. Buzen will refuse to sleep until he makes sure you are sleeping peacefully. He doesn't want you to have to deal with nightmares alone. Not anymore.

♡  Honestly, if you are rolling around a lot and wake up Kasen, he will be pretty annoyed at first. His hair will be a mess, there will be eye bags from exhaustion, and he will be confused and rather angry. He would think you were still awake but just couldn't get comfortable.

♡  However, as soon as he sees you are asleep and whimpering... He panics. Kasen has never had to deal with someone with nightmares before! He really isn't sure if it's safe to wake up someone from a nightmare or if it would make things worse. Kasen would call out to you after much argument in his head about his decisions.

♡  As soon as you scream and wake up, he is startled to say the least. He shoots back and looks at you totally dumbfounded.

♡  He will recover quickly and gently tuck some of your hair behind your ear. Gently dapping a cloth onto your face to dry the sweat.

♡  "My word, I thought that brute, Onimaru, came into your dream and started to haunt my dear master. I wasn't sure what to do!" He would jest, trying to make you smile even a little.

♡  Kasen isn't the best at comforting. He cares a lot! But actually acting in the moment, he isn't good about. His master was all about elegance, not kindness (quite far from it, if we are being honest).

♡  If you start to cry, he will be startled and try to wipe away the tears away with his sleeve.

♡  "My dear, please do not cry. It breaks my heart. Come now, stand up. We are getting tea."

♡  He would gently take your hand and lead you to the kitchen where he will make you either peppermint, chamomile, or lavender tea for you to drink and relax to.

♡  All the while he is making it, he will ask you questions about what scared you so much. He really wants to help and offer any advice he can. He doesn't exactly understand that dreams aren't something you can solve through one conversation.

♡  After the tea is done, he will sit with you and drink with you. He will continue to try to ask you questions and understand your dream. If you feel uncomfortable, please tell him and he will stop. "I apologize. I merely was trying to help but I see it's still uncomfortable to talk about."

♡  He won't ask anymore until you talk to him first about it. Kasen doesn't want to push you over the edge and make you feel unsafe. He truly does want to help you. He will go seek help from the other swords (older brother swords) after and try to learn what exactly he should do when someone has a bad nightmare like that. He will make sure to teach himself the proper way to care for your emotions!! He might not be the most affection person but he will really try in that moment! He wants to make sure you aren't alone.

♡  Once you two go back to your room, he will sit next to you as you lay down and start to read to you. It will be mostly poetry. He will make sure it's nothing grim and just positive literature. His voice will be the most soothing he can make it and his hand gently brushing your hair as you lay in bed trying to doze off.

♡  Most likely will be too afraid to sleep that night and will just be up all night. Even if you don't have another nightmare. The next morning, you are getting tea and breakfast in bed. He will spoil you and he will look exhausted from two hours of sleep

♡  Ichigo is another sword that knows how to deal with nightmares fairly well. He has many brothers and a good handful of them have pretty bad nightmares. Along with his brothers, Ichigo also gets night terrors from time to time. He doesn't show it outwardly though. He is suppose to be the big, strong brother. He is suppose to keep a princely appearance to the citadel. So most times he will have shortness of breath and go for a walk in the woods to calm down. Maybe even cry a little

♡  Ichigo is a very light sleeper. So as soon as he felt even slight abnormal movement, he begins to wake up. It isn't until you scream does he shoot up and quickly embrace you into his arms.

♡  He is the most calm out of everyone. He will softly tell you to wake up, and start rocking you back and forth in his arms once you do.

♡  "It's okay now... You got out of the dream, you are safe. I will make sure nothing hurts you. Just let out all your worries, I got you now." He will tell you with a smile on face as he gives you soft kisses on the forehead.

♡  His hand will softly rub circles on your back. He will let you cry, scream, anything. He is there. He isn't going to let you go until you are calm and no longer crying.

♡  Once you do stop crying, Ichigo will pull away slightly and let you see his smile. "That must be a frightening dream, would you like to talk about it?" He will pull out a handkerchief and dab away the water that the tears left behind. Even letting you borrow it to clean yourself up.

♡  If you feel safe to speak about it, he will take you out into the forest for some fresh air. He will offer to carry you on his back so you can relax and enjoy the view. He won't make you though.

♡  He will listen to all your worries, holding your hand all the way. His thumb gently stroking the back of your hand in comfort.

♡  Even if you don't feel like speaking about it, he takes you out there for air and to see the stars through the trees.

♡  "You are not weak to be afraid of the things that haunt you in your dreams. I know it's scary but you did very well. One day those things will no longer haunt your mind. I'm proud of you for waking up from it. Remember that those dreams are just the worst thing your brain thought of to cause you distress. You are so much stronger than it. You will prove to them that even with this fear, you can still wake up and keep going."

♡  He will lean over and give your forehead another peck. He truly is proud of you for getting through it. Anytime you have one, he will make sure to always comfort you, no matter what.

♡  Ichigo may still hide his night terrors from you for a while but once he feels like he can safely drop the act and have you still love him for him, along with all the darker parts of him... He will open up and show you that he can be just as scared as you when he gets a dream like that. He will never think of you as weak. It is quite the opposite and admires how strong you are to fight those dreams and keep going.

♡  When you both return to the bedroom, he is tucking you in and giving your face a bunch of soft kisses to make you smile. He will tell you how much he loves and adores you. How you are truly the light of his world.

♡  Ichigo will gently caress your back as he lets you rest your head on him. Slowly falling asleep together for a finally peaceful sleep with each other in arms.

[themori-witch]

Recharging Post-Divination

Whatever form of divination you choose to practise, you will likely find that you feel tired once it’s over. This is normal and not something you need to worry about, but the fact it’s normal doesn’t mean that it is particularly nice! Aftercare is important. 

Here are some easy ways to help yourself feel more relaxed and rested and even invigorated post-divination!

REHYDRATE! This might seem like more of a general life tip, but if you feel drained, you need to make sure you’re hydrated. Dehydration causes exhaustion, clouded thought, bad moods and, in more severe cases, can make you very sick. DRINK YA’ WATER, WITCH.

NAP TIME! There’s no magical goodness in this, other than the magic that is sleep. If you need to sleep, then do it. Sleep is the body’s way of getting true rest, and during sleep the body recharges, recovers, and heals. 

HAVE A BATH OR SHOWER! Baths and showers are known to be relaxing, but for me I find that showers are more invigorating, whereas baths are relaxing and chill me out more. It’s likely different for different people. The heat of baths/showers will warm you and release any tension you’re holding. You can draw energy from the heat and cleanse yourself (physically and spiritually!) in the water. 

GET COMFORTABLE AND LISTEN TO MUSIC THAT LIFTS YOUR MOOD! Music does have some magical uses and connotations—such as the vibrations raising the energy of a space—but the main use of it here, is just to lift your spirits and make you happy. Sometimes, divination can be tough and music often has a way of helping us to unwind and feel better.

HOT BEVERAGES! Not everyone likes hot beverages, so this isn’t for everyone (if you are one of those people, don’t worry)! I often find that tea blends are best when it comes to post-divination stuff. Tea in itself is known to make people feel relaxed and more chilled out—I think hot drinks have that affect because they make us feel more comfortable and cosy. However! Tea is amazing because you can make your own blend and tailor it to whatever you need. Want to relax? Chamomile and Lavender! Want to feel more energised? Peppermint! Green! Ginger! 

MEDITATE/GROUND! Not everyone meditates, but for those who do, this can be a nice way to release any tension, ground yourself [click here for more information on grounding] after divining. Meditation and grounding can be particularly useful after intense sessions. 

EAT SOME GOOD FOOD! Get yourself some good, filling food! I find that my go-to post-divination food is usually something that is both fresh and filling, like a carb/veg/salad mix. It really is that simple! If your energy has been sapped by divining, you’re going to need to refuel.

DO SOMETHING THAT YOU ENJOY, THAT YOU CAN DO WITHOUT FEELING DRAINED! Some people may binge watch their favourite TV show. Some people may read a book. Some people may knit. Some people may go for a walk. Whatever activity you can enjoy without feeling as though it drains you and tires you out, do it. It’ll make you happy, feel energised, and shake everything off that needs to be YEETed away.

INCENSE AND OIL DIFFUSERS! Want to relax? Burn/diffuse some Lavender. Want to raise your energy? Burn/diffuse some citrus! 

OPEN A WINDOW! Fresh air can be one of the most refreshing and calming things in the world. Crack open a window. It’ll help. I promise. 

The common theme here, is do things that make you happy and keep you well. Rest when you need to, eat and drink, and do what makes you feel happy.

[ijustdragon]

Aromatherapy (Part Two)

Specific Areas of Healing

The following will address certain areas of healing and the best scents and oils to help you. This being said these are ASSISTS, if you are suffering from a condition these may help but you should never neglect professional medication prescribed by doctors. For a good portion of my life I’ve suffered from Insomnia, lavender and citrus oils helped for awhile but as time grew on and my condition got worse I had to get prescribed Melatonin. It never makes you less of a witch to use prescribed or un-prescribed medication.

“When you start working with essential oils to address health issues, begin with just one symptom or issue you would like to heal. Focusing on that, limit your selection to only a few essential oils. Once you have all the basics down, you can create your own wonderful oil blends and also determine which are best used as perfumes, in bath salts, or added to melted candle wax at the base of a candle (never add while the candle is lit).” - The Good Witch’s Guide by Shawn Robbins and Charity Bedell

Stress

Several essential oils can be effective for relieving stress. Stress often has side effects, including anxiety, upset stomach, and rapid breathing. One essential oil that works well on stress and anxiety is peppermint. It relaxes the mind and body and helps with digestion. Lavender is another good choice, as it relaxes muscles and the vapors can help regulate breathing.

Pain and Muscle Tension

Muscle tension is something many of us deal with. When using essential oils for pain relief from muscle tension, the best approach is to create a massage oil to rub into the affected area. If you are trying to relax muscles and ease pain, allspice is an excellent choice. Geranium essential oil is a good alternative - it reduces inflammation and muscle tension and provides stress relief.

Chest Congestion

The common cold, the flu, and seasonal allergies can all result in chest congestion, so this ailment can happen at any time of year. To use essential oils to relieve chest congestion, apply a few drops of diluted oil across the chest and massage them into the skin. The best oil for congestion relief is eucalyptus oil, which can break up congestion from coughs, colds, flu and allergies and helps restore proper breathing. Thyme oil is another excellent choice for relieving congestion.

Concentration and Focus

Everyone sometimes has difficulties with concentration and focus. This can result from a lack of sleep, stress, anxiety, depression, or a reaction to life events. To use essential oils for help with focus and concentration, apply a few drops to the temples, middle of the forehead, and base of the neck. Rosemary is an excellent oil when you need to focus intently or commit things to memory. Spearmint helps relax and calm the mind, which promotes mental clarity.

Fatigue

Many people feel exhausted at the end of the day even if they think they’re getting enough sleep. The best way to use essential oils for issues related to energy and fatigue is to apply a few drops to your wrists and rub them in. Lemon or lime oil work great here. Both of them uplift mood, relieve fatigue, and provide mental clarity and focus. Lemon also helps balance the nervous system.

Insomnia

Many people just can’t seem to fall asleep. Apply a few drops of essential oil to your forehead and at the base of the neck and see if the soothing scents relax your mind and body. Lemon balm is an excellent oil for this, as it addresses anxiety and stress and promotes restful sleep. Ylang-ylang oil can also help you sleep, and it relieves muscle pain that may be getting in the way of a good night’s sleep.

Anxiety

This is a horrible issue that involves the physical and mental body. Physical symptoms many include anxiety or panic attacks, asthma attacks, feelings of paralysis, and tremors. Nonphysical symptoms many include clouded thoughts, racing mind, feelings of confusion, and a sense of being disconnected. To treat anxiety with essential oils, apply one drop each to the forehead, base of the neck, wrists, and along the collarbone or upper chest. Chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm are excellent oils for relieving anxiety and relaxing the body.

Crafting Your Own Oil Blends

“The thing to remember about essential oils is that a little goes a long way. They are concentrated forms of the essence of plants, so you need very little to accomplish much. Less is more! One undiluted bottle of an essential oil should allow you to create several blends and treatments. 

You don't need much in the way of supplies to make your own essential oil blends. You need a mason jar with a lid, a carrier oil, and essential oils. Vitamin E oil can also be added to many blends as a stabilizer and preservative. If you do not have all the essential oils for a particular remedy, you can substitute herbs. When making oil blends with essential herbs and oils, additional supplies you will need include a scale, herbs, a grinder, and cheesecloth.

As before, when you are making your essential oils, use 1/8 cups (30ml) of carrier oil to 10 drops of essential oil. When adding herbs, use 1/2 a cup (120ml) of carrier oil instead of the 1/8 cups. The additional oil is there to absorb the scent and natural oils of the dried herbs.

Making oil blends is fairly simple. Start by cleaning your mason jar inside and out. If using, put the weighed and ground herbal ingredients into the jar. Add half the carrier oil. Next, add the essential oils. Add the remaining carrier oil. Cover the jar with a lid, shake the jar twice daily. After four weeks, strain a small portion of the oil into a small glass to test the scent. If it has the aroma you were trying for, transfer the strained test oil into a new mason jar, and then strain the rest of the oil into the new jar. If it’s not as strong as you would like, return the strained portion of the oil to the original jar. Add a few more drops of each essential oil. Shake twice daily. Wait two more weeks, and repeat the strain test.