Anxiety is one of the most common mental conditions that adults face.
Anxiety and stress play a crucial role in our daily lives and probably everyone needs help to deal with these unpleasant factors.
Do healing crystals work for stress and anxiety
Crystals are believed to work based on the vibrational energy they emit. The vibrational energy interacts with the body's energy field, opening "blockages" through which healing occurs.
Many attribute crystal healing to the placebo effect. In a 2016 study, patients with low back pain who consciously took placebo pills reported 30% less pain and 29% reduction in disability. It's entirely possible that if we pick up rose quartz and assume it will bring us self-love, we trick our brains into rewiring our consciousness.
Although the scientific evidence for healing crystals is scarce, it can be said that healing crystals work – because energy works. Whether healing crystals provide a placebo effect or not, there is no denying the fact that their influence is very powerful.
Best Crystals for Anxiety
We live in a tense and stressful world. And sometimes you need a little help to cope. Here are some crystals to pick up if you're stressed out and anxiety follows you and lurks around every corner.
In fact, it is important to determine where your anxiety stems from. Crystals can help calm nerves, but the most important thing you can do is learn more about yourself!
Black Tourmaline
This black beauty dispels negative energy, including negative self-talk or anxiety spirals. Use it as a way to prevent an anxiety attack before it even starts. Wear a black tourmaline bracelet to stay 'clean' all day.
Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is known for its soft and loving vibrational energy. So, this is the perfect crystal to pull out when your anxiety is turning on your self-esteem. Use rose quartz with a tuning fork to create sonic vibrational energy and release those insecure afflictions. Or try a rose quartz face roller to smooth out wrinkles.
Blue Lace Agate
This crystal is said to help dispel anxiety and fear - especially during public speaking as it clears the throat chakra. So the next time you're feeling anxious about a presentation or "conversation" with a partner, just carry this little crystal in your pocket. It will surely help your communication.
Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz is a grounding stone. It helps us find balance and peace in a world of chaos. And anyone who has anxiety knows that stress brings tension, which leads to mental chaos. Put this large smoky quartz crystal in the most stressful environment. It is the perfect desk crystal if you are stressed at work. It can stand by your bedside if you can't seem to beat anxiety and insomnia.
Amethyst
Amethyst, the birthstone for Aquarius, helps clear the mind of any negative thoughts. Being a very mental crystal, it also speeds up the thought process. It's a great learning tool! Try drinking from a water bottle that has amethyst crystals in it the next time you're studying for a test or just feel like you need a detox.
Jade
Jade is commonly called money crystal. Few people know that it is also a soothing crytsal. Use it when you feel your heart racing or when you can't sleep at night. This will put all that anxiety to rest in no time.
How to cleanse crystals
There are a number of methods for cleansing crystals. Here are a few:
- Anoint your crystals with sage;
- Immerse your crystal in a salt bath;
- Leave your crystal on a windowsill with lots of light;
- Keep your crystal overnight in some Moon Water.
Where to buy healing crystals
Healing crystals can be found online, in bookstores, or among the little trinkets in small boutique shops.
How to use healing crystals
You can use crystals in several ways. The best thing you can do is really wear your crystal close in some way - like wearing it around your neck, drinking crystal water, sleeping with it under your pillow, or wearing it in your pocket.
