One of the most commonly asked questions we get is what crystals are best for anxiety, and how best to use them. Having personally suffered with bad anxiety for much of my adult life, this is a topic close to my heart.

Crystals will work differently for different people, so I don't believe there is a one size fits all solution, however these are some of my favourites, and personal choices.

1. Rose Quartz: Unconditional Love and Emotional Healing

   • Properties: Rose Quartz is known as the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace. It emanates a gentle and soothing energy that promotes emotional healing.
   • How it helps with anxiety: Anxiety often involves heightened emotions and stress. Rose Quartz's calming energy helps alleviate feelings of tension and fear, fostering a sense of security and emotional well-being. It encourages self-love and self-compassion, crucial aspects in managing anxiety.

2. White Howlite: Calming and Patience

   • Properties: White Howlite is a calming stone known for its ability to reduce anxiety, stress, and tension. It is often associated with patience and emotional balance.
   • How it helps with anxiety: White Howlite's energy is grounding and tranquil, making it effective in calming an overactive mind. It encourages patience and helps individuals approach situations with a clear and composed mindset, reducing the impact of anxiety-inducing thoughts.

3. Blue Chalcedony: Soothing Communication and Relaxation

   • Properties: Blue Chalcedony is a calming and nurturing crystal that is associated with clear communication and relaxation.
   • How it helps with anxiety: Anxiety can be intensified by communication challenges and an inability to express oneself. Blue Chalcedony promotes open and honest communication while soothing nervousness and tension. Its calming energy assists in reducing anxiety, making it easier to convey thoughts and emotions.

4. Angelite: Connection to Higher Realms and Inner Peace

   • Properties: Angelite is known for its connection to higher realms and its ability to promote tranquility and inner peace.
   • How it helps with anxiety: Anxiety often stems from a sense of disconnection and inner turmoil. Angelite's energy encourages a connection to one's inner self and a higher source, fostering a sense of calm and serenity. It can be particularly helpful in quieting the mind and promoting a state of inner harmony.

Also worth a mention is Lepidolite, a popular recommendation for helping to calm anxiety when it strikes. Lepidolite is a well known source of Lithium, which is actually used as a supplement to help treat anxiety, depression and bipolar amongst other conditions, and it is this high lithium content which I believe lends itself so perfectly to calming and soothing us when we need it most. 

You can carry the crystals in any form, but I tend to find jewellery and bracelets are good to fiddle with, or tumbles are good to hide in your pocket and play with. The main thing to remember is that there is no right and wrong - if you are drawn to a particular crystal over any of the ones on this list, try that one first - I tend to find that people are subconsciously drawn to the thing they need most, and are often surprised when they look up the healing properties! 

We also created a set with our favourite crystals for helping to calm anxiety, find it here.