Gardener's Yards All About Gardening Anxiety and depression are common conditions that can be difficult to convey, especially to those who have never experienced them.
One way to express these conditions is through the use of symbolic flowers, which can act as a visual representation of internal emotion.
Flowers have long served to represent the joy and beauty of life.
They can also symbolize the depths of despair and vulnerability experienced by those with anxiety and depression.
In this piece, we will showcase some specific flowers that are recognized for their ability to convey these emotions.
Lilac or Lily of the Valley
The lilac flower, commonly known as the “lilac” or “lily of the valley,” is a symbol of grief and loss in many cultures.
The lilac tree has long been associated with mourning in Europe.
When someone is sad, it means that the person is having the possibility of depression or anxiety when they cannot express their feelings or emotion.
In China, it is said that the scent of a single lilac can lift a person’s spirits when they’re feeling depressed.
When we think of flowers, we usually associate them with happiness, but there are some flowers that also represent sadness and anxiety.
Daisies
Daisy is the flower that blooms after someone dies and the part of the flower that is used to represent the heart in a wreath of flowers.
It is a symbol of grief and loss and regret, but it can also represent a fresh start. Daisy represents a lack of decision-making ability.
When you are stressed, you are unable to think clearly or make clear decisions.
The white petals of the daisy are meant to signify innocence and purity.
While the yellow center is indicative of the uncertainty and confusion associated with mental illness.
In The Great Gatsby, Daisy’s indecisiveness is illustrated when she is unable to decide between Tom and Gatsby.
As Gatsby holds the daisy in his hands, he is reminded of his dream and how it can be destroyed in an instant.
Daisy also represents fragility and vulnerability, as evidenced by the fact that they are easily destroyed by the wind or rain.
This is mirrored in the story by the way Gatsby’s life and dreams are slowly destroyed by his own vulnerability to Daisy’s whims.
Poppy
The poppy flower stands for sadness, depression, or anxiety.
It is thought to represent these emotions because the petals of a poppy flower are short-lived and can be easily crushed.
Like how these difficult emotions can be fleeting and overwhelming. It can symbolize pain, grief, loss, or even mental illness.
Poppy is commonly used in Chinese culture to represent mourning and remembering someone who has died.
The flower’s petals are yellow, which represents anxiety. The white petals of the flower are also symbolic of insomnia.
Poppy has a lot of significance.
It’s a flower that represents a bunch of petals that have fallen to the ground, which is basically what happens when you lose someone you love.
It can also be interpreted as a warning to treasure each moment because life is fragile and you never know what lies ahead.
Roses
White roses are the most commonly used at funerals, but another color is frequently associated with remembering a loved one.
Crimson roses represent anxiety, sadness, and mourning.
Crimson roses sometimes serve as a reminder to never give up hope, even during the toughest of times.
The vibrant petals of the crimson rose can inspire those who grieve to look for beauty, comfort, and even joy in the midst of sorrow.
The fact that roses have such a potent fragrance and lovely petals that bloom in a range of colors makes them popular as symbols of love.
Their thorns, on the other hand, serve as a reminder that love can be prickly and sometimes painful.
When you are in pain and unable to express yourself, you will experience anxiety and depression.
For this reason, roses have come to symbolize the complexity of love and its capacity to bring both joy and suffering.
Purple Hyacinth
The purple hyacinth flower symbolizes sadness, depression, or anxiety.
It is also associated with sorrow or regret for past actions, and it represents an individual’s attempt to move on from difficult situations.
It is thought to serve as a reminder of how difficult it can be to overcome these feelings.
The Purple Hyacinth is also a symbol of hope and encouragement, as it encourages people to persevere in the face of adversity.
Purple hyacinths indicate that you are sad or depressed, even if you are unaware of it.
They could represent a desire to be noticed or appreciated, a lack of joy in life, or a desire to escape reality.
The flowers’ petals are twisted and bent over each other like a snake’s tail.
Purple Hyacinth symbolizes the emotional torment and feelings of confusion that accompany depression.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums signify depression, grief, and death all across the world- except in the US, where it’s generally a joyous flower.
It is sometimes associated with loss and sorrow; the plant’s drooping petals can be seen as a symbol of despair.
This is why Elisa feels a strange sorrow when she touches the chrysanthemums at the beginning of Steinbeck’s story.
Her subconscious recognizes them as a representation of her repressed unhappiness.
She is reminded of her own hidden sadness and realizes how much of it she has been suppressing.
The fact that these flowers stand as a wonderful way to honor the deceased while remembering his or her purity is another reason why they are commonly associated with feelings of sadness.
White chrysanthemums also represent the idea that life is short.
Reminding us of our own mortality and encouraging us to consider the value of life.
This is because, with each chrysanthemum petal that fades, so too does our time on Earth.
Marigold
Marigold’s relationship with suffering and pain makes it a good symbol of anxiety and depression.
Marigold is usually a bright yellow or orange color associated with joy and happiness, despite its symbolism being rooted in sadness and loss.
Additionally, marigold is often used as a symbol of sympathy, remembrance, and healing.
Although it was thought to be poisonous, marigold has medicinal properties and is now used in many forms of alternative medicine.
It is commonly used in skin creams and salves, to treat wounds and insect bites, to reduce inflammation, and to alleviate the pain of arthritis.
Marigold is a symbol of pain and grief. It represents loss and sorrow but is also associated with the hope of comfort and recovery.
In Hindu culture, marigold is an integral part of religious ceremonies and festivals.
It symbolizes fertility and prosperity and is believed to bring good luck and fortune.
Conclusion
Flower symbolism is commonly associated with a specific emotion, and the flower you choose to wear can communicate your emotion to friends and family.
Flowers are one of the oldest forms of communication.
They tell us what’s on our minds and make people feel connected to us in ways that words alone cannot express.
Sending flowers to someone struggling with anxiety or depression can let them know that you care about them and are thinking of them.
