Depression

Crystals to Wear 

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Amethyst

Citrine

Lepidolite

Rose Quartz

Smoky Quartz

 

While crystal healing is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health treatment, many people use crystals as a complementary therapy to help address metaphysical and emotional aspects of depression.

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Amethyst

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Known as a calming and spiritual stone, amethyst can be used to help ease the mental and emotional stress associated with depression. 

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• Soothes emotional lows: Its tranquil energy helps stabilize mood swings and soothes feelings of irritability, anger, and anxiety.

• Promotes peaceful sleep: For those with depression-related insomnia, amethyst is believed to promote restful sleep and ward off nightmares.

• Enhances spiritual awareness: It encourages a deeper connection with your spiritual identity and can bring a greater sense of peace and divine wisdom. 

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Citrine

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Often called the "Stone of Positivity," citrine is associated with the sun and is believed to bring a bright, joyful energy to counteract feelings of heaviness and darkness. 

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• Lifts the mood: It is thought to cleanse the aura of negative energy and fill it with optimism, joy, and light.

• Boosts self-esteem: Citrine's energy can help increase self-confidence and personal power, which can be diminished by depression.

• Encourages creativity: It is believed to spark creativity and motivation, helping to re-engage with life when feeling stuck in a rut.

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Lepidolite

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This stone is a natural mood stabilizer, containing high amounts of lithium, an element also used in anti-anxiety medications. 

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• Restores emotional balance: Lepidolite is excellent for calming mood swings and soothing intense emotions like anxiety, fear, and overwhelm.

• Assists with transitions: Known as the "Stone of Transition," it is thought to help individuals cope with grief, loss, and major life changes that may contribute to depression.

• Shields from negativity: It can help create a sense of emotional protection from external influences, allowing you to focus on your own healing.

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Rose Quartz

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As the stone of unconditional love, rose quartz can help foster self-love, which is often severely impacted by depression. 

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• Heals emotional wounds: It is used to comfort and heal emotional wounds, dissolving feelings of sorrow, fear, and resentment and helping to mend a broken heart.

• Promotes compassion: It encourages deep compassion for oneself and others, helping to replace negative emotions with positive ones.

• Encourages contentment: By providing a sense of inner peace and nourishment, it is believed to help cultivate a deep sense of personal fulfillment.

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Smoky Quartz

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A powerful grounding stone, smoky quartz is known for its ability to absorb and neutralize negative energy. 

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• Transmutes negative energy: It gently draws negativity and emotional baggage out of the energy field, helping to release fear and lift depression.

• Anchors spiritual energy: It helps connect you to the stabilizing energy of the earth, keeping you grounded and centered when feeling lost or overwhelmed.

• Provides comfort and resilience: For those dealing with grief or loss, smoky quartz can act as a comforting ally, promoting a sense of strength and resilience.