The PROTECT flower essence remedy blend was developed after a client asked what essences would be "good for creating boundaries" for her teenage son on the autism spectrum.  Here is what she writes...

My son thinks everything is his fault - He takes responsibility for everyone and everything and what everyone is feeling - He thinks anyone expressing anger or sadness in a group is talking to him!

So I write back to her... "Sounds like maybe he is a full-blown EMPATH - I'm not sure how I didn't pick up on that sooner.  Based on some research I've been doing recently, I think perhaps all Autism spectrum people are to varying degrees, empathic.  This is kind of ironic considering Doctors & Researchers assume we aren't capable of empathy & connection.  I too am extremely empathic."

Here's a little of my story... Ever since I was young, I was told I was way too sensitive, a little gullible and definitely people pleasing.  I tend to take on the energy of those around me.  I just somehow soak it up.  I will laugh with the happy & take on the problems, burdens & attitudes of those suffering & in pain around me.  Especially those I care for deeply.

I first realized I was a full-blown sensitive empath years ago when I was still in clinical practice.  I started taking on mysterious symptoms of clients.  This would usually happen just prior to meeting or talking with them for the first time.  After experiencing this paranormal phenom a dozen or two times I still couldn't make sense of it.  It had me so freaked out that it was one reason I sold my practice and went into research, development & teaching.

Why I Chose These Flower Essences for Protect

Agrimony – Agrimonia Eupatoria

Officially in Bach's Over-Sensitive category, this essence could be indicated when there is any kind of mental torment.  You might lie in bed fantasizing about every possible problematic scenario.  There is the tendency to hide, suppress, and deny anxiety, fears & struggles. This type also tends to be people who stuff their feelings and frequently are emotional eaters & often struggle with addictions.

Centaury – Centaurium umbellatum

This Bach Flower Essence helps us establish healthy personal boundaries.  These types are generally quiet, people pleasers who are excessively accommodating to needs and desires of others at their own expense.  They find it hard to say no and difficult to put themselves first or stand up for themselves.  It helps one determine their path and stay their own course.

Delosperma – Delosperma cooperi

Dr. Bach totally would have classified it as Over-Sensitive.  This flower essence is extremely tolerant, protective, adaptive, and resourceful.  It enables us to set boundaries and boosts our survival instincts and self-worth.  It gives us the ability to wait with a good, calm and expectant attitude.

Holly – Ilex Aquifolium

Another flower essence classified by Dr. Bach in the Over-Sensitive category. It is good for all strong emotions.  They'll take the opinions of others to heart.  They tend to be defensive sometimes paranoid & can suffer from little to no reason.  They can also feel unaccepted & rejected & can even reject themselves (also Pine).  It promotes compromise, patience, and gentility. It rids all strong negative feelings such as anger, rage, suspicion, envy, greed, or jealousy.  It prevents intolerance, resentment, argumentativeness, aggression and more.

Pine – Pinus sylvestris

This is the flower essence needed for when you can’t live up to your own expectations.  Anytime there is self-blaming, feelings of not being good enough or when there is self-rejection, perfectionism or when unable to be content with achievements or progress this Bach flower proves helpful.

Red Chestnut – Aesculus Carnea

Anytime one fret about loved ones and fears over their wellbeing, Red Chestnut would be indicated.  An imbalance in this area is bound to crop up after the loss of a loved one.  It helps develop sympathy, comforting and nurturing but without losing your own sense of self.

Star of Bethlehem – Ornithogalum Umbellatum

This flower essence is helpful during periods of inconsolable grief, disappointment, shock, and when tormented by grief.  It soothes and comforts sorrow and grief.  It helps us to let go and forgive and forget.  It is perfect when we are burdened by old things that we tend to keep dragging forward.

Walnut – Juglans Regia

One more of Bach's flower remedies in the Over-Sensitive category.  This Bach Flower is the poster child for sensitive to everything and anything.  It protects us from outside influences such as mass media, people, events, environmental factors, attitudes, emotions, opinions of others everything. It is excellent for all difficulties and stress from life changes and transitions. It also helps us break away from the past.

Directions for Using Flower Remedies:

My preferred way to use our tasteless flower remedies is as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Drip a drop or 2 in your regular drinking water or other beverage of any sized container
2. Activate the essences by tapping, stirring or shaking (this is known as succussing)
3. Drink all throughout the day

You can also take flower essences straight several times a day.  However, this is not my preferred usage.  Try adding to your favorite skin care products & using topically.

Ingredients:

Distilled Water, 8% Alcohol (Gluten Free), CellFood, 16 Propriety Potencies of the Flower Essences; Agrimony, Centaury, Delosperma, Holly, Pine, Red Chestnut, Star of Bethlehem, Walnut