What is Anxiety?
I think most of us won’t need an explanation for this condition, especially after what we have all been through with the pandemic and now the war in the Ukraine and the cost of living crisis. Anxiety is unfortunately extremely prevalent in the current day and age. It can take many forms, but generalized anxiety is most common. It is a general sense of unease that is constant and it can manifest as dread, panic attacks, avoidance and lack of confidence. Most people will experience it at some point in their life. In my work with children and teens, I have noticed anxiety is rife. It may make it difficult to concentrate or be present in the moment. It can paralyze people from going out in the world and living their best life. Fortunately there are many ways to combat anxiety. Hypnotherapy, Meditation, yoga, energy healing and aromatherapy can all be super helpful tools in treating anxiety. One other potentially powerful way to combat anxiety is through the use of crystals.
Crystals have been used by civilization for centuries and harness powerful vibrations and energy fields. They can work in different ways to comfort and support those in need. Simply hold them in the palm of your hand during meditation, wear them on your person throughout the day, You can even place a crystal on or under your pillow as you sleep at night.
Below is a list of five crystals that work wonderfully to relieve anxiety. I hope you find this information useful and are able to use it to enhance your own life.
- Amethyst is a wonderful crystal to use to fight off anxiety. It is especially known for its peaceful, stabilizing, calming, balancing, and relaxing effects. It is a powerful crystal for cleansing negative energy, including anxiety. It is an especially psychic gemstone and can and works well for banishing the irrational thought anxiety may cause. It’s pretty purple colour also looks beautiful in a necklace or bracelet.
- Snowflake Obsidian is a crystal known for optimism, purity, balance, insight, protection, and truth. Since it works well at lifting the spirit and providing powerful doses of optimism it may help with anxiety as well. For many of us, anxiety is most likely to kick in when we are already in a dark and diminished mental state which makes Snowflake Obsidian a wonderful choice.
- Sodalite harnesses the power of harmony, truth, intuition, order, self-esteem, and logic. It is wonderful at boosting intuition and strengthening your resolve to live authentically. When we are at harmony and peace and feel truly comfortable with ourselves we are in an empowered state to combat anxiety. With less insecurity and doubt you will certainly experience a decrease in anxiety as well.
- Labradorite is a wonderful crystal to use for protection. It promotes awareness, intuition, transformation, and support. It works to protect you from negative energy and anxiety. It can also give you a helpful boost of positive, healing energy.
- One of my favourites, Tiger’s Eye is another perfect crystal to use to combat anxiety. It can give you a wonderful boost of confidence, courage, and strength. Its other qualities include a calming effect, strength to persevere and a sense of resilience. These wonderful powers can work together to give you a much-needed boost of confidence that is sure to lessen your anxiety. This crystal is especially helpful in combating social anxiety. I love to wear mine in a bracelet. The lovely brown/gold colour goes with most outfits and always makes me feel I can do anything.
I hope this has given you a new way of managing anxiety. If you want a more traditional way, please visit HERE to book a hypnotherapy session with me. Hypnotherapy is very effective for managing and removing anxiety.