Stress and anxiety do serve a purpose in your life….. in small doses. However, when it begins to consume and take control of your life, it becomes an issue. Too much stress and anxiety can weaken your immune system and lead to other health problems down the line. That’s why it’s so important to manage and keep at healthy levels as much as possible.
Disclaimer:
Although crystals can be beneficial for us, it should not replace medical advice. Be wary of those who claim that crystals can cure your chronic diseases or mental health issues all by themselves.
If you’re suffering from anxiety or depression, don’t hesitate to reach out for professional help from your doctor or therapist as soon as possible. While things like crystals, meditation, exercise, and healthy eating can benefit everyone, they shouldn’t be the only tools in your toolkit, especially if you need extra support.
Crystals for Anxiety-
Crystals have been used for centuries and have served purposes from protection, chakra balancing, and absorbing negative energies.
The Ancient Egyptians would wear turquoise, lapis lazuli, emerald, and clear quartz as jewelry pieces. Ancient Greek soldiers would rub hematite onto their bodies to make themselves invincible during battle.
Some people swear by the magical and healing powers of crystals while others think they merely elicit a placebo effect. No matter where you are on that belief spectrum, having crystals on you or in and around your home can produce feelings of calm and relaxation.
Rubbing a stone in your hand or placing it on your body during meditation can help ground you into the present moment. They’re said to release positive ions into your space while absorbing any negative thoughts and feelings you’re having, leaving you feeling focused, and in a more positive headspace. Crystals are also gorgeous to look at.
Choosing your Stones-
Don’t feel persuaded to drop a ton of money on crystals, unless you are looking for a large decor piece, which can run into the hundreds or thousands of dollars. You can find some lovely petite stones ranging from around $3-$15 each depending on the size and cut.
Choose whichever ones speak to you the most. You could be drawn to certain colours or shapes. Maybe you’re drawn to more aesthetically pleasing stones or perhaps you like ones that look a little different than the rest.
Sometimes It’s fun to do your crystal shopping without reading labels or going in with a specific crystal in mind. If you grab what calls to you and look up the meaning behind that stone later, it’s often just what you need. Buy the crystals that you like and look pretty but let your intuition do the choosing once in a while.
Cleansing your Stones-
Your stones will absorb energy and need to be cleaned now and then. There’s no specific time frame for how often they’ll need, like most things in energy work…you’ll just know. If they’re used daily in meditation or other forms of energy work you may need to cleanse them more often. If you only use them every other week, then they’ll need to be cleansed less often.
There are a few ways you can go about this and some stones may require different methods. You can cleanse them with an energy-cleansing smoke, soak them overnight in salt water, give them a sound bath, or leave them outside overnight under a full moon. Be careful though as porous stones don’t do well in water.
Set your Intention-
Like anything in life, you must make things work for you. Buying a crystal and expecting your life to fall into place magically will leave you disappointed. For more favourable outcomes, work with the crystals to remind yourself of your intentions and call them into action.
For example, take rose quartz. You might find yourself seeking love and validation from sources other than yourself. You could also be having a hard time loving and accepting yourself for you who are.
The rose quartz can be a gentle reminder to love and take care of yourself from the inside out first. No matter how many people in your life tell you that they love you, until you feel it first, you’ll have a hard time accepting love from other people.
Stay Present-
When using crystals for anxiety, they can be a conduit for absorbing negative energies but use them as a cue to ground yourself. When you look at or hold the crystal, remember to take a few slow, deep breaths, repeat your positive affirmation, and anchor yourself to the present moment.
Since anxiety stems from focusing too much on the past or on the future that has yet to show up, we forgo the current moment. Although the current moment is the only place we truly hold any power in. We cannot change the past but we can come to terms with it.
The future hasn’t happened yet, so all we can do is take action now that will help shape the future we want to see for ourselves. While crystals hold energy and power, never forget that so do you.
How to Use-
Place them around your home, carry them in your purse, hold them in your hand during a difficult conversation, meditate with them, or place them on your work desk.
Thanks to the relatively petite size of most common stones you can take them with you anywhere, anytime you feel you need a positive boost of energy. Envision that they’re soaking up any stress or anxieties that you’re trying to rid yourself of at that moment.
7 Best Crystals for Stress and Anxiety-
Amethyst-
Protection from negative energies, balances mood, enhances intuition, and calms stress and anxiety.
Black Tourmaline-
The best stone for protection offers grounding and purification of unwanted thoughts and anxieties
Sodalite-
Emits a calming energy to promote peace and tranquility, helps to reveal your truth, and assists in seeing the logical side of things when getting overwhelmed with panic and anxiety. Quells late-night worrisome thoughts to promote restful sleep.
Rose Quartz-
Foster’s unconditional love for oneself and others, helps to come to terms with past emotional turmoil, promotes peace and deep healing, and assists you in seeing the beauty and good in the world.
Clear Quartz-
Clears the mind, is a great tool for a focused meditation or breath work session, boosts the effectiveness of other crystals around, is versatile, and great for any issue.
Citrine-
Settles the mind, increases focus, good for relieving anxiety, fears, and nightmares. Put it under your pillow or next to your bed if you’re having recurring bad dreams.
Smokey Quartz-
Transforms negative emotions into positive. Excellent for grounding and also helps with insomnia.
Conclusion-
Life can leave you feeling overwhelmed, and give you feelings of grief, uncertainty, stress, and anxiety. Taking a moment for yourself to breathe, meditate, stretch or journal can all benefit from a boost of crystal magic to help calm your mind, body, and spirit.
Let them be a reminder to you of your intentions, affirmations, and the power that you hold within. Anxiety and stress are completely normal human emotions to have but remain self-aware of when they’re chartering into unhealthy territories.
Whether it’s with crystals, yoga, painting, or therapy, hopefully, you can find healthy ways to work through your feelings and emotions.
