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DEPRESSION 

• Depression can manifest in many ways

• Healing crystals may alleviate negative cycles and shift thoughts

Whatever is going on with your mental health it is common practice to have times when we feel radiant with positive energy and other times when the dark cloud of negative energy seems to settle. Feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, numbness, and fatigue are all part of the great tapestry of life, but when these emotions seem to linger or the downs feel way more common than any ups it could be that you are suffering with depression.

Depression can manifest itself in many ways, from the physical ailments of disrupted sleep patterns to changes in appetite and an exhaustible feeling of malaise. It can also show up in your mental health, for example losing interest in the things you once enjoyed pushing away your loved one or feeling like things won’t ever get better. It can be tricky to mine hope in the darkest of days, but perhaps a smidge of light can be found in the healing energies of the earths most precious and powerful stones.

We know that depression is no easy fix and that replacing negative thoughts with positivity doesn’t always dig out the root of the problem. Mental health is a complex matter and totally personal to everyone. We wanted to round up some crystals that can be hugely useful tools in helping clear the mind, shifting negative thoughts, and providing a little guiding light that could be illuminating to follow.

Whether you are prone to depressive episodes, battling a long-term challenge, or want to stop yourself from sinking, this selection of healing crystals may be able to send their love and light to lift you up.

Clear Quartz

The icy bright energy of the Clear Quartz crystal is amazing for clearing out the chaos and dark feelings that can clog up the mind. This stone is known as the master healer and is a dab hand at dramatically raising vibrations and amplifying energy. While Clear Quartz gets to work on a spiritual level, it also helps the body heal physically. By brightening your immune system and improving concentration capabilities this could just be the burst of energy your soul needs. 

• A gorgeous grounding stone
• Dispels low thoughts

Smoky Quartz 

Depressive episodes can make us feel untethered and as though we have no firm footing keeping us upright. Smoky Quartz is an amazing grounding stone and can root you out a clear path back to yourself and the things that make you happy. This stone is rich in purifying energy and is all about dispelling negative and low thoughts to make space for positive and elevated moods.

Malachite

• Tempers mood swings
• Brings a sense of balance

Malachite is a firm favorite of energy healers thanks to its ability to temper mood swings and bring about feelings of acceptance and deep inner peace. Whenever you feel overwhelmed or numbed out, this dark green stone can bring you back to a sense of balance and even help you with processing old trauma in a way that won’t wear you down. Malachite has been used since ancient times as a healing stone and its powers truly know no bounds.

Black Tourmaline

• Protective gemstone
• Keeps negative energy at bay

It’s not always the bright and bursting sunlight stones that provide a pick me up for those who are feeling low, the protective stones earn their place when it comes to helping keep the black dog at bay. Black Tourmaline is one of the most important protective stones out there. Ever ready to dispel negative energies, it also helps you to feel safe and grounded knowing it is close by. When we feel secure in this world, we don’t have to waste precious energy on worry because we know that no matter what we are well protected in this world.

HOW TO USE 

• Hold the crystal in your hand.
• Take a few deep breaths, relax, and connect with the stone's energy.
• Express your intention - help to overcome depression.
• Focus on transmitting your intention into the crystal.