#alwaysanxious

Obviously I can’t speak for your body... but as someone with clinical anxiety, I can say that Chamomile doesn’t make me stop being anxious, nervous, worried, or high-strung.  If you’re also struggling with severe anxiety, I’d also talk to a doctor.  But, assuming you’ve either done that or have more mild anxiety... here’s what I’ve found:  For me to feel relaxed drinking Chamomile, I have to do the whole process purposefully.

I set out with the goal of relaxing.  I heat the water and pour the drink without other distractions.  I sit in a quiet space, maybe with calming music or by a window, and I sip the chamomile.  I breathe in the scent of the tea.  I take some deep breaths.  I might pray to Frigg (who I associate with Chamomile for it’s relation to children, comfort, and caretaking) or to Eir (who I associate with Chamomile due to it’s healing nature).  It is when these other things are in place that the calming affects of chamomile are noticeable for me.  

I would, obviously, be a bit calmer doing all this with any tea, but I do find that chamomile is more calming than, say, black tea or a raspberry herbal mixture.