For the past few months, I've been suffering from Anxiety and certain situations. (that's why I've been MIA lately or for the past few years) It's really hard for me to open this up to the world but something inspired me to just let it all go. So here it is.
I do suffer from severe Anxiety for a long time now, I know a lot of people do experience this thing and I know how hard it is to handle or even cope with it. But this March and April I have a lot realization and discovered new ways to cope with it or lessen the burden I have.
With my experience, I do over-analyze and over-think things, which will give me panic attacks and be depressed. especially when things go out of my hands or they don't go the way I planned. but I got help from my family, friends and my boyfriend Marc. Marc encouraged me to see things differently - in a positive perspective, and that really help me change the way I see things. it is indeed a huge step for me but its a process and I'm willing to take it.
I researched things that will help me understand, cope or lessen the anxiety and stress I'm dealing with. So I looked up blogs, videos and books of people who suffered or went through the same situation that I was - luckily I did find a few blogs that inspired me to venture out and try to find an effective way to help me, I came across Crystals and meditation.
I was inspired by Meredith Foster - a lifestyle vlogger because we had the same situation and she inspired me to spread love and positivity. She does invest in crystals and meditation - I was willing to try it. At first, I was very skeptical about it, until I researched and tried it for the first time. And I was amazed at how it helped me with my situation. How it changed my life before I used to write down everything from thoughts, prayers, random thoughts and ideas. I do this just to release emotions and ideas to help me ease the pain or lessen stress. I still do it up to this day but I added a new way to help me - and that's using crystals and meditation.
It helps me with my anxiety, stress, worries, insomnia and brings me closer to positivity. I've been happy and just smiling - I do get stress and anxiety time to time, but comparing it before? It is very amazing on how it helped me change. People in my life (and of course myself) played a huge part on why and how I changed, the crystals and meditation is just a support to my decision on how I see things. It is my part or decision on how will I act or see things - God, Crystals, and the whole universe is just helping me maintain the positivity, balance the emotions/ energy and lead me closer to my happy place (dreams/goals).
What are Crystals/healing crystals?
Crystals harness the life-giving elements of the Earth and the universe. Harnessing the energy of the Sun, the Moon, and the oceans, semi-precious stones connect us to Earth as soon as we come into contact with them. Many people wonder if crystals have healing powers, and while there are many anecdotes describing the curative effects of healing stones, it really depends on your own experience. It takes a conscious effort to open your heart and mind to the power of crystal healing, but once you begin, the journey is studded with beautiful, mysterious, and unique crystals that will rock your world. (credits to Energy Muse)
Here are some things that I do that help me:
1. Meditate
- I close my eyes, listen to music, pray or visualize my goals and lastly do some breathing exercises.
2. Write.
- I write almost everything, from feelings, prayers, and ideas. Even random thoughts I will write them down because it does help me to be calmer and at ease.
3. Be more organized
- I love organizing it helps me to be more focused on what I really should be doing.
4. Disconnecting.
- I usually just let myself sleep or just disconnect for a while by writing or just talking to my friends, family or go on a date with Marc catching up.
What Crystals do I have?
I purchased three, planning to collect more but for now, I have three.
- I have the black tourmaline stone, amethyst stone, and Howlite pendant/necklace.
I always bring my black tourmaline stone and amethyst stone in a mini pouch. I placed them in my bag. Why? because for me it gives security or it makes me feel safe. while with my Howlite pendant I wear it every day, I don't take it off - unless I'm going to cleanse it.
I got mine from Etsy.
Black Tourmaline
- Known as one of the premier crystals for protection, it helps to put an energetic boundary between you and others so that you don't pick up unwanted energies. When placed in the corners of the room, it seals in the room with a protective shield. Here's some good advice-Keep calm and carry Black Tourmaline with you everywhere you go. (credits to Energy Muse)
Amethyst
- Amethyst is powerfully positive forces in the establishment of tranquility and in easing frustration. Long thought of as a stone that replaces negative energy with positive energy, Amethyst dispels feelings of anger, resentment, and unexpressed frustrations. Known as the stone of spirituality and contentment, an Amethyst Point acts as a natural stress reliever, encouraging inner strength and ridding your body (or environment) of any negative energy. Connecting with its energy helps you become more in tune with your feelings to get to know yourself on a deeper level. (credits to Energy Muse)
Howlite
- Howlite is a lovely stone to use when needing to reduce anxiety, tensions, and stress. Howlite can be used to facilitate awareness, encourage emotional expression and assist in the elimination of pain, stress and/or rage. (credits to Healing Crystals)
I would love to collect more stones or crystals. If you decided to try it, my suggestion is to try to research the perfect crystal for you or talk to a specialist. Most people don't believe in this things but for me it did help and there is no harm in believing or even trying it.
Hope you guys enjoy reading my experience with it and hope it helps you somehow.
spread love and positivity.
