The Cherry Plum state comes about from a fear of losing control which leads to an attempt to try to control even more. This then creates even more emotions and situations that reflect back to us our lack of control which we try to control ………. and so it is a negative cycle of increasing tension as every attempt to control fails.
The solution lies not in greater control but in letting go of the need to control and simply trusting that everything will work out in the end.
What a big ask! Thank goodness for Cherry Plum!
As well as trying to control outer circumstances, Cherry Plum people tend to repress anything that unsettles them. Over time, this leads to such a large build-up of physical and emotional pressure that it feels as though even the smallest thing could send them over the edge, and sometimes it does.
Cherry Plum helps to release this tension by making it easier for you to let go inwardly and relax into uncomfortable inner sensations and outer situations.
This is Cherry Plum in its more extreme form, but any situation that makes you feel uncomfortable could benefit from the Bach Flower Essence Cherry Plum.
Physical Symptoms
Cherry Plum is commonly used to help with Weight Loss and is contained in the Bach Emotional eating kit, where it helps with compulsive and binge eating.
It is also used for bed-wetting, insomnia, urinary incontinence, and diarrhea – any illness or physical condition that has a mental/emotional aspect to it that feels like a loss of control.
I have also seen Acne improve greatly when taking Cherry Plum.
Anger, Stress, and Overexcitability
Cherry Plum is very helpful for those suffering from general stress right through to full-blown anxiety or panic attacks. Consider Cherry Plum for children (and adults) who become easily overexcited to the point where they “lose the plot”; for anyone who is prone to outbursts of uncontrollable anger or laughing; for premenstrual and menopausal emotional instability. Any time you are experiencing a situation that is unusually demanding either physically or emotionally, Cherry Plum will help.
Compulsive Behaviours
Compulsive cleaning and handwashing (along with Crab Apple), checking and double-checking the doors are locked at night, and even checking your Facebook and Instagram accounts will benefit from Cherry Plum, helping to bring about more self-control.
Cherry Plum can also be taken to help curb the urge to scratch, pick at sores, and fidget.
For uncontrollable coughing, sneezing, “the giggles”, a nose that drips in social situations (yes, that’s a thing!), or a feeling that you have something on your face when you’re with others….. we are such interesting creatures are we not?
Courage to face the unfamiliar:
Consider the possibility of Cherry Plum where you need the courage to take a leap of faith in some way. Whether it is to fly when you are afraid of flying, public speaking, meeting someone new, or even just trying new food.
Cherry Plum is also one of the remedies contained in the 5 Flower Remedy known as Rescue Remedy, where it calms the feeling of losing your grip on reality that can come any stressful situation but especially with shock.
Cherry Plum Positive Potential
Over time taking Cherry Plum increases your emotional strength and stability so that you more often feel calm and clear-minded, even in the midst of chaos and confusion.
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