By Maeven Eller Five August 16th, 2018
Below is a list of 6 crystal and gems to help you deal with anxiety, stress and depression.
These days most of us could use a bit of help dealing with this fast-paced, oftentimes stress-inducing, world around us. Anxiety and stress afflicts many of us, and the solutions can be hard to find. While we know pulling out your trusty yoga mat or slipping into a calming meditation can be great options, who always has the time when you need it the most?
Fortunately for us, Mother Nature, in Her infinite wisdom, has provided us with a variety of solutions to help us in our hour of need. One of those ways is to employee the benefits of crystals and gems. All crystals and gems have their own properties and energetic vibrations that can be utilized to help us to adjust our energy field, providing us relief from a host of day to day life’s stressful situations.
Here is a list of crystals and gems that are heralded to help you through your most stressful and anxiety filled moments.
Stones & Crystals For Anxiety
Amethyst – This member of the quartz family ranges from a lovely lavender color to a dark purple stone. One of the most well know properties of hard working Amethyst, is its ability to help one deal with destructive and compulsive behaviors. Another virtue associated to this crystal is the way it assists in overcome controlling, or obsessive thoughts, which often accompanies stress and anxiety.
Known as a stone of metamorphosis, it works energetically on the both the spiritual and ethereal planes to help you to replace stress and anxiety and bringing the bearer more contentment.
Black Tourmaline – While being one of the most protective stones available, Black Tourmaline is a power house for grounding and centering all the while combatting the stress you may be feeling. A stone of the Ancients, it has been used by Shamans of tribes around the world to bring illumination to the user.
An important property for those suffering from stress is Tourmalines ability to rid oneself of outdated beliefs about situations that no longer serves the user for the good. It helps one find a way past any feelings of being a victim and works to empower those to find the best solutions for their stress and anxiety.
Bloodstone – Known as a great stone for helping with blood issues, this stone has been used for thousands of years for it’s healing properties for removing negativity and stress. Known as the stone of courage, it can help one move past destructive thought and to grow through the turmoil one might be facing by its properties that help with shifting energies where they are needed throughout your chakra system.
With its ability to connect one to the energy of the Divine and the stones heightened spiritual connectedness, Bloodstone can help bring the user a greater sense of selflessness, generosity, and intuition giving the user a greater sense of what steps are needed to help improve stress and anxiety.
Desert Rose -Also known as Gypsum Rose, has protective properties that are an excellent resource for those dealing with outside influences by bringing a sense of calming energy to the user. Often used to help deal with phobias, especially claustrophobia, it gives the bearer a sense of greater personal strength and innate ability.
Historically, it is believed each stone possesses its own spirit. The energy of this spirit is believed to provide the user with increased creativity, intuition, and protection. Carrying this stone as a talisman can help the wearer feel greater confidence by being more aware of their own gifts available to them through encouraging us to have faith in ourselves.
Hematite – Without a doubt, one of the best-known stones for its magnetic properties and ability to absorb and ground out negativity that is around you. It’s fast acting abilities make it a go to stone for those with random acts of drama swirling around them.
With it’s capacity to help one sort out mental questions, it assists in clarity, individuality of thought and mental acumen which greatly helps one when dealing with stressful thoughts.
Howlite – Known for being a calming stone that brings a sense of wellbeing to those who employee Howlites helpful characteristics, it is an excellent choice when seeking to reduce ones’ stress and anxiety. This power house stone is accredited with the ability to imbue a sensation of being on a mental holiday from worry for those who work with its energies. Howlite can help you focus on dealing with immediate situations that no longer serve you by encouraging your own abilities to make space for more peaceful situations in your life.
In stressful situations, one of Howlites’ attribute is found in the way it helps to stimulate beneficial negative ions in your personal space. This energetic shift helps to lift you out of destructive thought processes, encouraging your own necessary instincts to care for yourself by attending to those things that you have set aside, rather than deal with.
There are a multitude of stones with attributes that can help bring you a greater sense of wellbeing and calm during times of anxiety and stress. The above stones are just a few of those possibilities. Choose the stones that resonate with you to gain the maximum benefits to compliment your attempt to live your best life possible.
What is a good stone for Anxiety?
- Amethyst
- Hematite
- Black tourmaline
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous.
Which stone is good for Stress?
- Ammonite
- All Calcites
- Hematite
- Fluorite
Stress is the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Stress is a normal part of life. You can experience stress from your environment, your body, and your thoughts.
What crystals are good for Depression?
- Amethyst
- Apache tear
- Emerald
- Selenite
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity. It can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, and sense of well-being. It may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration and a significant increase/decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, and people experiencing depression may have feelings of dejection, hopelessness and, sometimes, suicidal thoughts.
This article is not intended to be considered medical advice.
Mystic Elements uses “Love Is In The Earth: The Crystal and Mineral Encyclopedia, The LIITE Fantastic and The Last Testament,” by author Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 2007, for its crystal, mineral, and gem references.