Okay, here’s my experience with making a “crystals for anxiety and panic attacks” bracelet:
So, I’ve been dealing with, like, major anxiety lately. It’s been rough. I heard someone talking about crystals and how they can help, and I figured, “Why not?” I mean, I was willing to try almost anything.
First, I went to this little shop downtown. It’s all incense and wind chimes, you know the type? It was a little overwhelming, honestly. So many rocks!
I told the lady at the counter what I was looking for – something to help with anxiety and panic attacks. She was super helpful, thankfully.
Choosing the Crystals
She started to show me some, and explained some basic details, base on my feeling, I finally picked these:
- Amethyst: She said this one was good for calming the mind and reducing stress. It’s this pretty purple color.
- Rose Quartz: Apparently, this is the “love” stone, but it’s also supposed to be good for emotional healing and promoting self-love, which I definitely need. It’s a soft pink.
- Lepidolite: This one contains lithium, which is actually used in some anti-anxiety meds. It’s kind of a lavender-gray color. Sounded promising!
- Black Tourmaline: She called this a “protection” stone, supposed to ward off negative energy. I figured I could use all the protection I could get. It’s, well, black.
Putting it Together
I bought some stretchy cord, It’s just simple cord, nothing fancy and then, back home, I cleared off my kitchen table, and put on some chill music, laid out all my supplies.
Then I, string the crystals onto the cord, and try to make a simple pattern.
I tied the cord off with a double knot (and then a triple knot, just to be sure). It’s not the prettiest thing in the world, but it’s mine.
The Result
I’ve been wearing it for a few days now. Do I feel magically cured? No. But I do think it helps, even if it’s just a placebo effect. Sometimes, when I feel a panic attack coming on, I find myself holding the bracelet and focusing on the stones. It’s become a kind of grounding tool, something to bring me back to the present moment.
So, yeah, it’s not a miracle cure, but it’s a little something that seems to be helping me cope. And that’s a win in my book.
