Peridot is actually my birthstone so it was one of the main reasons I wanted to look into it more and see what properties this gemstone has to aid mental health. Peridot has the ability to keep away evil spirits and it is a powerful aura cleanser. Peridot can help detach from outside influences and release old baggage, guilt, and obsessions (Rethke 160). Psychologically, peridot helps alleviate jealously, resentment and reduce stress. It aids in looking back at the past and seeing it as a gift. Peridot has the ability to sharpen the mind and open it to awareness. Having peridot helps a person admit their mistakes and move on from them. It can also benefit in improving forgotten things in the unconscious and conscious. Peridot can be activated by placing it on the throat and the liver as well as at the Heart charka. The most important ability, I believe, is the ability to promote independence and take responsibility for your own life. Peridot is a gemstone but this little piece will benefit lives in many different ways.
Rethke, Laurelle. Connecting with Crystals: Crystal Wisdom and Stone Healing for Body, Mind and Spirit. St. Martin's Press, 2021.