Rescue Remedy For Kids – Helping With Exam Stress, Anxiety & Sleep

Exam season is almost here with many GCSE and A-Level exams starting in earnest straight after the May half-term break. My house is awash with emotions and as a mum of an 18-year-old taking A Levels we are walking on eggshells and in a constant state of anxiety.

However, there is help at hand with Rescue Remedy for kids. Our young people deal with more testing and assessments than any generations have before. As parents, we need to help prepare and support them in this process.

They have already managed SAT’s, entrance exams and a constant assessment model which sees them lurch from one set of data to another.

RESCUE REMEDY® has teamed up with the director of the Stress Management Society, Neil Shah, to provide the following tips on how to keep on top of the exam period, while remaining calm and focused.

I know many parents have questions about using Rescue Remedy, so I’ve decided to put together these FAQ’s below based on our experience.

An while this is a herbal solution you should always contact a local physician if you’re unsure about anything, these are only based on our experiences and information shared by Rescue Remedy.

How Long Does Rescue Remedy Last?

The amount of time Rescue Remedy will provide you with relief for is dependent on the person. Like other substances, such as alcohol or painkillers, the physiology (the make-up of your body) of an individual dictates how long it takes for a chemical to be absorbed and processed.

As a rule of thumb, expect it to last for anywhere between 3-6 hours, with most people feeling the effects beginning to wear off after around 4 hours. 

Is Rescue Remedy Suitable For Kids With Anxiety

Rescue Remedy is ideal for using to ease a kid’s anxiety. Its non-drowsy, alcohol-free, and non-habit forming properties make it a good solution to help a child deal with life’s minor, and to a lesser extent, major problems.

You can either add a few drops to their favourite drink or apply a few drops directly into their mouths. It might be worth explaining to them that it is a medicine that will help them feel better, as this may aid the placebo effect. 

While it is a good solution for helping with minor issues, it should not be seen as a substitute for professional help.

How Long Does it Take For Rescue Remedy to Work?

In the same way that Rescue Remedy takes different times to stop working, it also takes different times to start working.

In much the same way, the body and all of its individual attributes dictate how long it will take to begin to feel the effects. Some people find it takes effect almost immediately, whereas others find it can take up to an hour or even more before the benefits are felt.

It should be said that there is very little scientific evidence that Rescue Remedy works at a chemical level, but most people do report that it helps, and I can attest to this myself.

Something that has an impact on how long it takes for Rescue Remedy to work is the state of mind you are in at the time. If you are feeling particularly stressed, worn out, or manic, take the time to calm your body and mind.

Find a breathing exercise, meditation, or routine that works for you. It’s amazing how much the brain influences medicine. Sometimes, if you are feeling particularly down, your mind can play a kind of ‘reverse-placebo’ effect trick on your body, preventing the remedy from working as quickly as it should.

Similarly, long-standing issues can be harder to treat, and just like any other treatment this is the case with Rescue Remedy. The biggest factor in getting Rescue Remedy to work quickly is the problem it has to deal with. Picture two sandcastles, identical in every way except on is four times the size as the other.

When the waves begin to lap at the base of the sandcastles, it is only a matter of time before both are washed away. However, the sea is going to have a much harder job to do, at least initially, with the larger sandcastle.

This is the same way that Rescue Remedy has to deal with problems, and the larger the problem the harder both it and you have to work. But never forget, all sandcastles in the way of the waves will eventually be smoothed over.

Do Rescue Remedy Pastilles Work?

Rescue Pastilles work in much the same way that Rescue Remedy drops work, it’s the same makeup albeit with some additional ingredients to form the pastilles.

Can I Give Rescue Remedy to my Children?

Yes, you absolutely can give Rescue Remedy to children. Simply talking to them about Rescue Remedy and administering it to them might be enough to soothe their troubles.

Does Rescue Remedy Work for Sleep?

Rescue Remedy in its basic form can aid with falling into a peaceful sleep. Like a lot of Rescue Remedy’s uses, it is all about making sure you are in the perfect conditions yourself to make it work. 

Rescue Remedy does do a product specifically formulated to assist with falling into a deep, refreshing sleep. Rescue ‘Night Spray’ combines the traditional Rescue Remedy with White Chestnut flower essence, designed to help you to ‘switch off’ at night.

The Flower Society says that White Chestnut flower essence ‘helps the mind calm down and get rid of unwanted thoughts.’

Essentially, it treats some of the most common causes of insomnia and tries to get the mind to stop thinking that it needs to sleep.

We’ve all had those nights where we spend hours telling ourselves ‘go to sleep now,’ and all your tired brain does in response is make you remember something from earlier that will keep you awake!

This aims to treat that, a lot of people claim it succeeds. Like anything used for a medicinal purpose, whether homoeopathic or medical, always read the label before using.

Sharing is caring!