7 Crystals To Help You Cope with Anxiety
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the stress and pressure of daily life? So many of us are affected by stress and anxiety on a daily basis—in today’s fast-paced world, it really is no surprise.
”What crystals can I use to work through my anxiety?”
I get the question all the time from our community members and it comes from people of all different walks of life. Men, women, young, old—anxiety doesn’t discriminate when it comes to who it affects.
Well, thankfully, there are some wonderful crystals that can help soothe your mind and actually get to the root of what is creating anxiety in your life. These natural tools can help you relieve your stress and anxiety and help you reclaim the control you’ve lost in your life.
I’ve gathered my 7 favorite crystals to help you kick your anxiety to the curb.
1. Amethyst
Amethyst is a wonderful crystal to alleviate any anxiety you may be experiencing—its protective and healing energy is perfect when you are feeling anxious. It not only rids you of negativity but also attracts positive energy, giving your spirit an extra boost. Amethyst’s gentle purple color adds to the tranquility you’ll experience while working with this crystal.
2. Prehnite
Prehnite is often referred to as the healer’s healing stone. It is usually found in pale green and yellow-green shades that echo the crystal’s calm, serene energy. It can protect you from fear, anxiety, and worry by bringing a sense of peace and tranquility to your life. If you often find yourself preoccupied with incessant thoughts running through your mind, Prehnite is the ideal crystal to help you release these thoughts. It can help you sort through those thoughts and understand what is truly important in your life.
3. Howlite
A crystal that exudes the energy of complete serenity, Howlite is known for its calming effects. It can help you focus on what is most important in your life and remind you to be gentle with yourself and let go of your self-criticism. You are enough! Next time you’re feeling stressed or anxious, grab a piece of Howlite to reduce your anxiety, tension, and stress. Bonus: you can also put Howlite under your pillow for a night of restful sleep!
4. Lepidolite
One of the most effective crystals for stress relief, Lepidolite can bring balance to your life during stressful periods of time. It is rich in lithium, which is used in some anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications. When you’re feeling overwhelmed or extremely worried, Lepidolite brings its calming energies to help keep you centered.
5. Rubellite
This heart chakra crystal is all about universal love—it strengthens your ability to understand love and open your heart to acceptance. While this might not be the first stone you think of for relieving anxiety, Rubellite helps you replace the underlying fear-based thoughts that cause anxiety with thoughts of love and affirmation. Its calming and balanced energy can work to alleviate your stress and anxiety.
6. Blue Calcite
Fantastic for calming an anxious and fearful mind, Blue Calcite will help soothe your frayed nerves and help you decrease any anxiety you may be experiencing. It is also a wonderful Throat Chakra crystal and supports calm and level-headed communication. Hold Blue Calcite in your hand and feel the energy of relaxation and calm spread through you and say goodbye to your worry and stress.
7. Agate
Agate is known for its calming and soothing healing properties—this has made it one of the best crystals to help anxiety. It brings stability and security into your life which can help to soothe your nerves. The grounding energy of Agate resonates with a powerful “you’ve got this!” energy.
Anxiety presents in our lives in different ways and when it does, it’s important to take steps to move forward and through the stressful and anxious thoughts. These 7 crystals are a great addition to help you conquer your stress.
If you are looking for practical ways to incorporate crystals into your everyday life, check out my article on the five ways to make the most of your crystals.
