Deck the Halls Package Train!!!

[PammieD]

Okay my beautiful ladies, I need your advise/ help. I am on codine which has caused me to have very bad nightmares in conjunction with the panic attacks I suffer from. Sometimes I even have those awake nightmares where I am only half asleep and it feels like someone's in the room. Last night was so bad that because my husband wasn't home (duty) I had to get Hailey to sleep in my room. So I decided I would maybe try a scentsy buddy, I know I am too old for a teddy bear lol, but I thought if I could find the right aroma therapy it could calm me down. First what do you think? What scents would be best?

It's definitely personal. I know they say lavender is good and relaxing but for me, it gives me a headache. I find vanilla and almond scents calming, and cedar for some reason lol

[slambert]

Here's a big hug from me and Trent to help you sleep ((HUG))

I have the hippo scentsy buddy I do find their lavender scent quite calming. I hope it works for you.

Also pure lavender oil works well, Trent went through a phase of that and I put lavender oil right on his pillow case (just one or two drops) Also as weird as it sounds his pediatrician told us to give him Ovalteen in warm milk at bedtime, apparently there is something in the Ovalteen that calms you. It also worked. Good luck my sweet

[Armygirl76]

I love cinnamon scents but think it would be too stimulating. I think I will try lavender

[gwennad]

It's possible, smell is a very strong trigger. You would need to find something you like and that brings you good memories. So while things like lavender, vanilla could help, if you don't like one of them it wouldn't do you any good. I love bergamot, I love to mix it with sweet orange and neroli. If you don't like earl grey though you probably wouldn't like bergamot

I have read that is a common side effect of codeine. Hopefully you are able to figure something out! And I sleep with a body pillow... it's not quite a teddy bear lol.

[gwennad]

Oh, and I'll check my oil notes from when I studies aromatherapy to see if any are good for nightmares, I believe a few are but it's been awhile.

[PammieD]

It's possible, smell is a very strong trigger. You would need to find something you like and that brings you good memories. So while things like lavender, vanilla could help, if you don't like one of them it wouldn't do you any good. I love bergamot, I love to mix it with sweet orange and neroli. If you don't like earl grey though you probably wouldn't like bergamot

I have read that is a common side effect of codeine. Hopefully you are able to figure something out! And I sleep with a body pillow... it's not quite a teddy bear lol.

I have an intolerance to codeine. Trip out hard core with trace amounts. I love bergamot....mmmm....

[Armygirl76]

I have an alergie to morfine, codine breaks down into the body into morfine which is why they think I have been having such bad nightmares

[gwennad]

Ok, so I found a few. From when I was studying it was recommended to use a top, middle and base note in order to create a balanced mix. If you are using them for scent only, pick ones you like. If you were going to do massage with them, some can cause photosensitivity. And Aniseed is to be used with caution, it apparently can be rather addictive, slow your heart rate and stuff, but is really good for what you are wanting. Any way, here are some that are uplifting, reduce fear and anxiety, or bring good dreams.
Top Notes
Lavandin
Mandarin
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Bitter orange
Middle Notes
Juniper berry
Geranium
Lavender
Aniseed *
Melissa (lemon balm)
Base Notes
Neroli
Rose
Cedarwood

[KK7]

well just packed my buddys box I think she should be happy it is hard to even it out for each family member being fish/kid/husband/bf whoever it is

[Armygirl76]

Ok, so I found a few. From when I was studying it was recommended to use a top, middle and base note in order to create a balanced mix. If you are using them for scent only, pick ones you like. If you were going to do massage with them, some can cause photosensitivity. And Aniseed is to be used with caution, it apparently can be rather addictive, slow your heart rate and stuff, but is really good for what you are wanting. Any way, here are some that are uplifting, reduce fear and anxiety, or bring good dreams.
Top Notes
Lavandin
Mandarin
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Bitter orange
Middle Notes
Juniper berry
Geranium
Lavender
Aniseed *
Melissa (lemon balm)
Base Notes
Neroli
Rose
Cedarwood

Thank you so much, order Gambi the gorilla (looks like a pug face) and a few diffent scent packs in these scents

[KK7]

I think I am getting a wee bit excited for Christmas I was in Micheals and they had the Lemax set up it was nice to drool lol I am excited to finally set up what I have this year on my new to me buffet/hutch.....now I just need to figure out what t do for a Christmas Tree lol lol

[snuffaluffagus]

Okay my beautiful ladies, I need your advise/ help. I am on codine which has caused me to have very bad nightmares in conjunction with the panic attacks I suffer from. Sometimes I even have those awake nightmares where I am only half asleep and it feels like someone's in the room. Last night was so bad that because my husband wasn't home (duty) I had to get Hailey to sleep in my room. So I decided I would maybe try a scentsy buddy, I know I am too old for a teddy bear lol, but I thought if I could find the right aroma therapy it could calm me down. First what do you think? What scents would be best?

Thank you so much, order Gambi the gorilla (looks like a pug face) and a few diffent scent packs in these scents

I'm concerned that the Scentsy products are synthetic and would aggravate your respiratory passage/lungs. Have you considered using pure essential oils? You can find much better quality at a health food store although I did find some at SDM years ago.

Can you have the codeine dosage reduced? Or the prescription replaced with something else?

Do you like herbal tea? Chamomile with unpasteurized honey used to help me lots. Also, if you exercise, avoid doing so for several hours before heading to bed. Same goes for eating.

When nights are really bad for me and I can't sleep, and I can't wake dh up to comfort me either, lol, I give up and just get out of bed and find something quiet to do until I'm tired enough to get back to sleep. Most times it gets me out of that waking nightmare state (I totally know what those are like unfortunately) and the anxiety subsides more quickly than if staying in bed.

Hope you find something that works for you soon .

[KK7]

Going to work this am then mailing my package this evening dosn't have to far to go just going north













or was it west














or south









oh maybe east

[gwennad]

Good morning ladies! My package is here and ready to mail. The car passenger seat thought it was a passenger this morning... I'm a little worried how much postage is going to be! Hopefully it's at its destination by the end of the week.

[FallenPixels]

The tracking on mine still has not updated, I hope they have not lost it