Best stone to help battle grief and depression

[Saleheim]

I was wondering which stone would help battle grief and depression the best? There are many choices but I was wondering if there are any personal experiences.

Thanks!

[CzechWoods]

I was wondering which stone would help battle grief and depression the best? There are many choices but I was wondering if there are any personal experiences.

Thanks!

Again a wonderful question

I hope some poeople will post their experiences - i will post my ideas on that later - having a busy weekend already :)
_twohorns_

[-Ember]

It really depends on the reason for it. I like amethyst (or even better, ametrine) when I feel fogged/tangled. Rose quartz for when I need warm fuzzies.

[Saleheim]

Thanks for your info Ember and looking forward to your info Czechwood!

I found this interesting article on rose quartz and this may explain why some people (including me) have a love-hate relationship with rose quartz: http://www.mikalina.com/Texts/rose_quartz.htm (http://www.mikalina.com/Texts/rose_quartz.htm)

Someone I trust told me that rose quartz would be the right stone for me but sometimes it feels like the stone accepts me I cannot (yet) accept the stone. Yet it appears that rose quartz is the no. 1 stone for depression and grief. But I would be very interested to know about other stones that can help doing this.

[Faery-Wings]

Saleheim, I can totally relate that that article.
My first suggestion is rose quartz, since it is so helpful in loving yourself. And that is the catch 22 isn't it? when you are depressed you need to love yourself, but you often simply cannot. I do the same with food. when am depressed I deny myself food- life energy. what I do with food when I need to begin eating again is to take it in small doses. Perhaps you can do the same with the stone. Perhaps go in baby steps. Buy one one day. Next day, cleanse and consecrate it you do that in your practice. Hold it for 5 minutes one day, 10 the next and so on. I have no idea if that will help, but I thought I'd throw it out as a suggestion.

And as always, looking forward to cw's response.

[MerryBe]

Thanks for your info Ember and looking forward to your info Czechwood!

I found this interesting article on rose quartz and this may explain why some people (including me) have a love-hate relationship with rose quartz: http://www.mikalina.com/Texts/rose_quartz.htm (http://www.mikalina.com/Texts/rose_quartz.htm)

Someone I trust told me that rose quartz would be the right stone for me but sometimes it feels like the stone accepts me I cannot (yet) accept the stone. Yet it appears that rose quartz is the no. 1 stone for depression and grief. But I would be very interested to know about other stones that can help doing this.

Hello Salemheim,

I read the site you posted but now I am a bit confused as to your personal dilemma.

I happen to use a Rose Quartz Sphere.
One that is small enough to hold in the palm of my hand.

I have used Rose Quartz to to both, accept the positive, and release the negative. In my right hand, I release what needs to be released from me. In my left hand I accept its healing abilities.

I also noticed what you mentioned as a love/hate for Rose Quartz. I guess I am a bit confused as to the nature.
If one is grieving, or depressed, sad, needing nurture, Rose Quartz can help.
But is it the stone itself you cannot accept or is it the love for yourself you are having trouble with? Please don't take this the wrong way as it is not meant to mean any harm.

Rose Quartz is powerful in bringing out feelings but maybe if you have a stone around already, you might want to try my method of using it.
For me, I can tell the minute I have it in my palm whether or not it is in the wrong hand as in my "giving" or "receiving" hand.

I keep mine on my bed, it gives me the most comfort when I get ready to sleep.

If in fact it turns out to be something other than what I have mentioned, then most pink stones are good for healing matters of the heart.

Another idea might be lavender Jade.
I find this a good stone for dealing with matters of the heart as well.

I am wondering if its the stone iteself you have problems with or perhaps another idea might be color.
Sometimes different people view colors differently, which color soothes you?

I guess it can get complex at times with certain stones and their properties. Blue colored stones are calming, perhaps you might want to try a pale blue stone (blue Angelite or Aquamarine) for calming while using the Rose Quartz?

Tell me if I am on the right track or not and I will do my best to help.

Warmist Blessings,
Merry

[Saleheim]

Hello Salemheim,

I read the site you posted but now I am a bit confused as to your personal dilemma.

I happen to use a Rose Quartz Sphere.
One that is small enough to hold in the palm of my hand.

I have used Rose Quartz to to both, accept the positive, and release the negative. In my right hand, I release what needs to be released from me. In my left hand I accept its healing abilities.

I also noticed what you mentioned as a love/hate for Rose Quartz. I guess I am a bit confused as to the nature.
If one is grieving, or depressed, sad, needing nurture, Rose Quartz can help.
But is it the stone itself you cannot accept or is it the love for yourself you are having trouble with? Please don't take this the wrong way as it is not meant to mean any harm.

Rose Quartz is powerful in bringing out feelings but maybe if you have a stone around already, you might want to try my method of using it.
For me, I can tell the minute I have it in my palm whether or not it is in the wrong hand as in my "giving" or "receiving" hand.

I keep mine on my bed, it gives me the most comfort when I get ready to sleep.

If in fact it turns out to be something other than what I have mentioned, then most pink stones are good for healing matters of the heart.

Another idea might be lavender Jade.
I find this a good stone for dealing with matters of the heart as well.

I am wondering if its the stone iteself you have problems with or perhaps another idea might be color.
Sometimes different people view colors differently, which color soothes you?

I guess it can get complex at times with certain stones and their properties. Blue colored stones are calming, perhaps you might want to try a pale blue stone (blue Angelite or Aquamarine) for calming while using the Rose Quartz?

Tell me if I am on the right track or not and I will do my best to help.

Warmist Blessings,
Merry

Thanks for you interest, feels very positive.

I guess that the thread started more or less rather neutral but if I don't get more personal and explain my problems with rose quartz things won't become very clear. You were on the right track though. The thing I feel when holding rose quartz is that 'I don't deserve this'. I've had bad feelings about myself for a long time and I am still recovering from it. Rose quartz sends loving vibrations to me that I just not yet can handle. I tried wearing it but the stone makes me incredibly depressed and it is very painful in a emotional way. It makes me feel lost. This is my point, should I let the stone heal me and persevere or am I just not up to it yet. Rather difficult question I know and probably one that I alone can answer, dunno.

Pink stones like kunzite, rose quartz and rhodochrosite and rhodonite are fascinating me now and that never happened before. Before I always chose green and blue stones as I wanted peace and rest and feel grounded. I guess that it's time for me to change and start loving myself and that that's why these colours suddenly started to speak to me. As I want to make a change in my life. No-one can live without love and I now realize that.

Thanks for your interest and I will think about what you wrote, it may be a better way of handling rose quartz and I'll think about lavender jade as well. Thanks again.

[Saleheim]

Saleheim, I can totally relate that that article.
My first suggestion is rose quartz, since it is so helpful in loving yourself. And that is the catch 22 isn't it? when you are depressed you need to love yourself, but you often simply cannot. I do the same with food. when am depressed I deny myself food- life energy. what I do with food when I need to begin eating again is to take it in small doses. Perhaps you can do the same with the stone. Perhaps go in baby steps. Buy one one day. Next day, cleanse and consecrate it you do that in your practice. Hold it for 5 minutes one day, 10 the next and so on. I have no idea if that will help, but I thought I'd throw it out as a suggestion.

And as always, looking forward to cw's response.


Thanks Faery Wings, your suggestion totally made sense and I didn't think about it this way. I will keep it very much in mind and maybe I am wanting to go too fast, these things do take time I now realize. Deep and profound changes almost never happen overnight. Thanks for your feedback, it really is valuable to me.

[Galaxia]

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[StormVixen]

I was wondering which stone would help battle grief and depression the best? There are many choices but I was wondering if there are any personal experiences.

Thanks!

i think rainbow moonstone, bloodstone and tigereye work well together for depression, in my personal experience...

[greenwitch]

hematite works for some people...

[CzechWoods]

http://mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=1864756#post1864756 (http://mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=1864756#post1864756)

here is my answer, titled:

Emotional Hurting: Sadness, Melancholy, Depression
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[MerryBe]

Thanks for you interest, feels very positive.

I guess that the thread started more or less rather neutral but if I don't get more personal and explain my problems with rose quartz things won't become very clear. You were on the right track though. The thing I feel when holding rose quartz is that 'I don't deserve this'. I've had bad feelings about myself for a long time and I am still recovering from it. Rose quartz sends loving vibrations to me that I just not yet can handle. I tried wearing it but the stone makes me incredibly depressed and it is very painful in a emotional way. It makes me feel lost. This is my point, should I let the stone heal me and persevere or am I just not up to it yet. Rather difficult question I know and probably one that I alone can answer, dunno.

Pink stones like kunzite, rose quartz and rhodochrosite and rhodonite are fascinating me now and that never happened before. Before I always chose green and blue stones as I wanted peace and rest and feel grounded. I guess that it's time for me to change and start loving myself and that that's why these colours suddenly started to speak to me. As I want to make a change in my life. No-one can live without love and I now realize that.

Thanks for your interest and I will think about what you wrote, it may be a better way of handling rose quartz and I'll think about lavender jade as well. Thanks again.

Hi Salehein,

It sounds to me as though your answers are in your own writings.

You have already begun the process of healing, or else you would not have asked nor would the "pink" variety of stones be calling to you.

Just understand that there is an awakening of feelings, as you heal.
This is not something to fear though, this is a time of transition in which you are ready for and quite aware of.
Transitions are never easy, however, letting go of the fear, and letting yourself love YOU again, is a good feeling.

It may first start out to feel like pain, but it quickly transforms into warmth of the spirit.

Bear in mind that no one is perfect. Forgive yourself for being human... I know that sounds like a contradiction of itself heh heh.

Regardless of why you didn't feel as though you were worth your own Love, or perhaps the love of another as well. Just remember, to be kind to yourself first, love thyself, and others will soon see the difference and follow suit.



It's OK...

Just say that to yourself as you wrap your arms around yourself (hugging yourself). ITS OK.

It works!

Warmist Blessings,
Merry~

Been there, was abused, I know the way now. Let me know if you need anymore help, I will be glad to help!

[Saleheim]

Thanks everyone for the input. It helps me and I hope it helps others as well.