Worry stones are smooth, polished gemstones usually in the shape of an oval with a thumb-sized indentation. They are also known as thumb stones or palm stones. They originated in Ancient Greece.[citation needed] Held between the index finger and thumb, rubbing them is believed to lessen one's worries.[citation needed] This action is a type of stim which can often create feelings of calmness and reduce stress levels.[citation needed] They enjoyed relatively large popularity in the 1970s.[citation needed] They are also believed to have originated in Tibet, for the same usage. (see Lobsang Rampa's books for further information). Also Wiccans and other Neo-Pagans use worry stones and they are sold in pagan shops online.
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