Many people taking psychiatric drugs are able to taper down or gradually eliminate their medications by using flower essences. It is important for anyone taking prescribed medications to have their condition professionally monitored, and not to attempt the discontinue medication without medical supervision. F lower essences have been used successfully by many persons who are alcohol sensitive or in recovery from alcoholism. You can also mix up a dosage bottle using cider vinegar or vegetable glycerin as a preservative, rather than brandy. U nlike chemical drugs which suppress symptoms, flower essences are catalysts for emotional change, and work by stimulating awareness.
Many people report general but discernible differences with essences.
They may feel clearer, calmer, or better able to cope. However, in order to note really specific changes with flower essences you will need some way of objectively observing your emotional and mental states. You may wish to keep a journal, discuss your issues regularly with a friend or counselor, or take note of your dreams and other inner events. Often it is the comments of others close to us which first alerts us to changes taking place. B ecoming aware of inner changes may take some practice.