Crystals for healing

Hi everyone! I’ve recently gotten curious about crystals after a friend gave me an amethyst for stress. I’m not sure how to use it properly or if I’m just imagining the calming effect. Anyone else use crystals for healing or energy work?
How did you get started?
Appreciate any input!

For me, I hold it during meditation or keep it nearby as a reminder to slow down. Whether the effect is energy or just the ritual, it can feel you know, grounding.

I usually just sit with the stone in my hand and breathe for a minute or two, and that’s enough to notice whether it settles my nerves or not. If you’re curious about what your amethyst is traditionally used for, the guide on healing crystals is a chill way to explore meanings and simple ways to work with different stones. It helped me figure out what felt real for me and what didn’t.