- Dr Edward Bach, 1936

Having trouble sleeping?

   

Do you have trouble getting to sleep at night due to unwanted thoughts racing around and around? Looking for a solution to shut off the day's anxieties, worries and stress?

There can be many reasons why one finds it hard to get to sleep. Fortunately the Bach Flowers can help us with the emotional aspects that are going on, and once equilibrium is restored hopefully we will be able to have a sound sleep.

Do you have an active mind with thoughts constantly going around and around? 

• White Chestnut is for a peace of mind and clear head for positive problem-solving. Worry can be replaced by trust in a positive outcome and solutions to problems will come to mind easily.
• Vervain is for an active mind and the inability or unwillingness to relax. It helps you to become calm and relaxed.

Are you anxious of fearful about something? 

• Aspen is for unknown fears and assists with an inner peace
• If it's the thought of the day ahead that's waking you up at dawn, Mimulus comes highly recommended.  It can make you feel much less nervous in the build up to life's big events like having to make a speech at a wedding or an important presentation at work.       Mimulus is for known fears and gives you the courage to face trials and difficulties with confidence.
• Red Chestnut is for fears or over-concern for the welfare of others (especially family) and will assist you to care for them compassionately and calmly when asked to do so.

 Stressed out and overwhelmed by your daily workload and responsibilities?

• Elm is the remedy can help you to put things into perspective, so that you can take on only what you can cope with, and at the same time look after your own needs.

 Feeling over tired, exhausted and out of energy? 

• Olive will help you regain the strength and ability to get through the day, at the same time helping you realise when it is time to take it easy.

 Feeling stressed about a particular upcoming event e.g. exam, interview, dental visit?

• Rescue Remedy will help you face the situation in a better frame of mind, and will help to reduce your fear and nervousness. It is an emergency combination containing five flower remedies: Impatiens (keeps you calm), Star of Bethlehem (neutralizes trauma), Cherry Plum (restores balance), Rock Rose (restores courage and a peace of mind), and Clematis (keeps you focused). It can be taken as often as necessary before a stressful event and will provide comfort and reassurance.

For more information about the remedies:

38 flower remedies