Can Amethyst Help with Managing Anxiety?

Can Amethyst Really Help with Anxiety Relief?

Below is the experience of one of my close friend.

Hey, my name is Carol and for most of my life I’ve struggled with anxiety. It’s been a long road of therapy, meditation, and medication, but I’ve finally reached a point where I’m able to manage my anxiety enough to function and to feel joy.

My love for crystals and especially understanding how amethyst and anxiety relief can connect first came during a particularly rough patch.

You see, I was in the midst of a full-scale panic attack, something my anxiety was throwing at me more and more frequently. I remember lying on the floor, trying to do all the breathing exercises my therapist had taught me, and willing myself to calm down, but it just wasn’t happening.

 My medication was in the bedroom, but it felt like too far a trip to handle. I felt like I was stuck in that panic attack forever.

 To be honest, I was terrified that I’d never be able to get out of it and that I’d spend the rest of my life in that state.

I didn’t reach for medication or call 911, but somehow I managed to reach for the piece of amethyst that I’d just bought online. It was a small amethyst point necklace.

I don’t know why it was the first thing I reached for, but in that moment everything just felt so incredibly dark and that piece of amethyst for anxiety relief just seemed to be the light that I needed to guide me out.

I held the necklace in my hand, closed my eyes, and continued my deep breathing.

I’d love to tell you that everything that I’d read about amethyst at that moment kicked in and cleared my mind of all the panic and all the negative thoughts. But it didn’t.

What did work was the fact that holding that piece of amethyst necklace gave me something to focus on. Instead of focusing on my worry and my fear, I focused on that deep, purple crystal and I told myself that it was going to help me through this.

I knew how much I wanted to get better in that moment and I was willing to try anything, including summoning the strength and the willpower that I didn’t think I had.

The panic attack didn’t instantly disappear, but the combination of the deep breathing, the focus, and the will that I’d managed to summon saw me come out of that panic attack much quicker than I ever had.

 From that moment, I’ve always made sure that a piece of amethyst jewelry has been part of my anxiety toolkit.

Using Amethyst to Help with Anxiety

Carol’s story shows exactly why amethyst can be such a vital tool in our anxiety management kit. It provides a sense of focus and a pop of positivity that can often be needed when we feel ourselves slipping from a calm and balanced state of mind.

Whether you’re dealing with a full-blown panic attack or you can feel the stress and the tension starting to bubble over, using amethyst and finding a quick grounding technique can be the key to bringing that much-needed sense of calm and control back into your life.

Expert Insights: Practitioner Tips

We’re so excited to welcome our favorite crystal healer, Gellie Luna, back to the shopbirdy blog. Today, she’s diving deeper into the power of amethyst and sharing some of her top tips on how you can use this purple gemstone to find a greater sense of peace and calm in your life.

Our friend Gellie has some amazing insights and actionable tips that can help you make the most of your amethyst and support you on your anxiety relief journey.

‘Amethyst is a wonderful crystal for healing and relieving anxiety as well as cultivating inner peace,’ says Gellie Luna.

‘Try to incorporate amethyst into your daily meditation, even if it’s just for a few minutes. Hold the amethyst in your hand or place it in front of you and visualize the healing energy of the crystal engulfing your body and bringing your mind to a peaceful state.

Consistency is key with this practice and as you build that connection with your amethyst, you’ll notice its calming effects start to come through.’

Hands down, Gellie’s top tip for using amethyst to relieve anxiety is to incorporate this powerful crystal into your daily meditation.  

If this is something you’ve been thinking about or you’re struggling to find the time or the motivation to make it a regular practice, using your amethyst as that gentle nudge can be the perfect way to start your healing journey.

Even if you can only spare a few minutes a day, that short, intentional period of quiet and connection can have a significant impact on your mental well-being.

Adding the nurturing energy of amethyst to the mix can help you find that sense of peace and balance that can support you as you navigate through your day.

Whether you hold your amethyst close as you visualize a better, calmer you, or whether you bask in its healing glow, bringing a sense of positivity and intention to your amethyst meditation can show you the power of your own mind and its ability to overcome your anxiety.