Polished Amazonite Worry Stone

Worry stones (palm stones, thumb stones) are smooth, polished gemstones, usually in the shape of an oval with a thumb- sized indentation, used for relaxation or anxiety relief. They are used by holding the stone between the index finger and thumb and gently moving one's thumb back and forth across the stone.
From the perspective of cognitive behavior therapy, the use of worry stones is one of many folk practices that canfunction as psychologically healthy self-soothing exercises. Such techniques are imparted at an early stage of treatment, displacing any familiar but destructive coping methods (nail-biting, scratching, lip-biting, etc.) that the patient may have developed.
This helps ready the patient to safely confront anxiety or trauma. Worry stones are simple and intuitive enough to be useful in therapeutic contexts where complexity and unfamiliarity are paramount concerns, such as when offering short-term treatment to refugees or children with post-traumatic stress disorder. After a patient has mastered a more sophisticated relaxation script for anxiety management, the worry stone itself can serve as a physical 'relaxation script reminder'; the patient may notice an impulse to use the object, and thereby become aware of their own anxiety.
As a folk practice implement, worry stones have many origins. Variations on the concept originate in ancient Greece, Tibet, Ireland, and multiple Native American tribes.
Worry stones enjoyed relatively large popularity in the 1970s. They are also believed to have originated in Tibet, for the same usage. Also Wiccans and other Neo-Pagans use worry stones and they are sold in various pagan shops.
Amazonite Properties and Uses

• Amazonite is derived from the river amazon in Russia.
• Amazonite is a lovely blue and green stone often streaked with white. It is an extremely soothing crystal and is believed to calm the brain and nervous system.
• Amazonite is said to dispel negative energy and to improve confidence, leadership and communication. It is a useful stone to wear or carry if you have to face a challenging situation, have a difficult question to ask or have to speak in public. It is a good stone for writers and artists as it is thought to enhance self-expression and creativity. It can also be an aid to seeing both sides of a problem and in analysing and sorting out information.
• Amazonite is said to be helpful for osteoporosis by assisting the body with the absorption of calcium. It is also said to be of benefit for relieving menstrual cramps and muscle cramps.