We seem to have an innate ability to harmonize our moods with those of other human beings, which is a strong force for social cohesion. Mood
synchronization can also be seen as a form of communication. Some people are particularly responsive to emotional contagion — these are the good listeners who have great empathy with other people and pick up on all their moods, often not expressing their own.
Moodiness is not uncommon in teenagers and during the premenstrual days of a woman’s cycle, and there may well be a hormonal factor involved. More generally, moodiness is brought on by particular events during the day, or by life in general. Moody people can be fed up, frustrated, bored, isolated, repressed, irritable, or bad tempered.
ESSENTIAL OILS TO USE WHEN FEELING MOODY
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Eucalyptus lemon (Eucalyptus citriodora)
Neroli (Citrus aurantium)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata)
Chamomile maroc (Ormenis multicaulis)
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Sandalwood (Santalum album)
ESSENTIAL OILS TO HELP BALANCE MOOD SWINGS
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum)
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Cedarwood atlas (Cedrus atlantica)
Linden blossom (Tilia vulgaris/cordata)
Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum)
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Cistus (Cistus ladaniferus)
Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)
Use between 15 and 30 drops in 1 fl. oz. (30 mL) of carrier oil to make a
body oil. Or make up a blend of oils using the quantities listed below and use the recommended number of drops for the various methods, such as bath or shower, and in all room and inhalation methods.
MOODINESS BLEND
| Eucalyptus lemon | 12 drops |
| Chamomile maroc | 8 drops |
| Geranium | 10 drops |
MOOD SWINGS BLEND
| Cedarwood atlas | 15 drops |
| Immortelle | 5 drops |
| Cypress | 10 drops |
| Juniper berry | 5 drops |