Social anxiety really isn’t fun at all, and it can affect you in so many aspects of your daily life. Gentle crystal choices can help, with their calming presence and to give you something tangible to hold in your hand or pocket, during stressful situations. If you’re looking for a run-down on which crystals can help you deal with social anxiety, and nerves, keep on reading…
How To Choose Crystals When You Feel Overwhelmed
Start off by tuning into what you need, in the moment. Ask yourself if you want grounding (to steady your body), calming (to quiet your mind), or confidence (to speak up and engage).
You need to feel your crystals, and let a crystal’s weight, temperature and color feel right to you. Common crystals for helping with anxiety include amethyst (for calm), rose quarts (for gentle reassurance) and Black Tourmaline or Hematite (for grounding).
Next, you need to decide how you’ll use the stone. A small tumbled stone or crystal necklace can be helpful in social situations, because you can touch it discreetly. You can place larger healing stones near your workspace, or on your bedside table, for ongoing support.
Always carry a pocket stone or wear a crystal necklace, to give you immediate access to the stones. Choose your grounding stone
Gentle Crystals That Encourage Calm And Comfort
Black tourmaline and smoky quartz work well, whenever you want grounding and protection from scattered nerves.
Amethyst and lepidolite are thought to be good crystals for calming the mind. Amethyst often supports restful thinking, whilst lepidolite contains lithium-bearing minerals that many people find soothing, during anxious moments.
Rose quarts and rhodonite focus more on self-compassion, and emotional balance. Keep one in your pocket, or hold it briefly before entering a social situation, to center your intentions.
Blue lace agate, angelite and blue calcite give you gentle, cooling energy which is helpful for social anxiety. These stones can lower immediate tension, whenever you feel your voice tighten, or your chest tense up in social situations.
Clear quartz amplify intent, and pairs well with other stones, if you want a versatile “booster” stone. Fluorite and celestite encourage your mental clarity and calm communication, which can be useful before you have to give a presentation, or you’re in a group setting.
You can always carry around a small “worry” stone with you, like a small tumbled piece that you can rub discreetly in your pocket or bag.
Cleansing And Charging Without Any Fuss
Keep your crystal routine simple, so your crystals all get used. If you give your crystals a quick cleanse, and a gentle charge, you’ll refresh their feel, and it’ll help you focus when you need to use your crystals for anxiety.
For everyday crystal cleansing, wipe your stones with a soft cloth, and hold them under running water for a few seconds (if they are water-safe). You can also pass them through the smoke of dried sage or palo santo for 10-20 seconds, to clear any stagnant energy, without doing any complex rituals.
You can use the moonlight for charging, by leaving your crystals on your windowsill during a full/new moon overnight. It is low effort, and safe for most stone. You can also place crystals on a piece of selenite, or on a piece of clear quartz for a few hours to boost their vibration.