16 Gifts For Soothing Anxiety, From Supplements to Weighted Blankets

The understatement of the century: there's zero shame in talking about mental health - whether that's with friends, a licensed therapist, or whoever feels safe. As someone who's basically yelled from the rooftops about having an anxiety disorder (hi, it's me) and has wrestled with it in different ways over the last 30 years, I've tried more "this might help" products than I can count. Medication, therapy, and the habits that keep me steady - exercise, sleep, not overdoing it on caffeine - are what actually move the needle. But I'd be lying if I said there weren't a handful of other things that bring me comfort, and based on the reviews I've read about them, I'm far from the only one.

So if you have someone in your life who deals with anxiety, is drowning in stress, or could simply use a little extra softness in their routine, this gift guide might have exactly what they need. I included picks at a bunch of price points and across categories - everything from a bath soak that quiets the mind to candles, weighted blankets, and other small luxuries that make the day feel a little easier.

The Best Gifts for People With Anxiety

• A soak that quiets the mind: Flewd Anxiety Destroying Bath Soak at $9
• A subtle, stylish way to keep anxious hands busy: Jacruces 925 Sterling Silver Rings Anxiety Ring at $15
• A beautiful jigsaw puzzle that encourages focus: Cavallini Papers & Co. Butterflies 1,000 Piece Puzzle at $22
• A journal that helps get racing thoughts out and clarity in: The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day at $30
• An adult coloring book that helps you unwind without a screen in sight: Quiet Your Mind, Busy Your Hands Adult Coloring Book at $39
• A berry-flavored magnesium powder that makes winding down easier: Moon Juice Magnesi-Om Magnesium Powder Supplement at $44
• A soothing essential oil trio for traveling: Osea Vagus Nerve Travel Set at $58
• A soothing candle that turns any space into a cozy escape: Neom 3-Wick Candle at $59
• A spa-scented cleansing balm that melts makeup and stress: Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm at $72
• A tracker that keeps track of whatever tends to disappear: Apple AirTag 4-Pack at $75
• A stylish pillow that's pretty to look at and soothing to hold: Hugimals World Hug Sphere at $126
• A sunrise-mimicking clock that makes mornings feel merciful: Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock at $170
• A cozy throw that makes any couch sesh calmer: Bearaby Cotton Hand-Knit Weighted Blanket at $242, originally $269
• A high-tech "sock" that gives new parents a little extra peace of mind: Owlet Dream Sock at $300
• A minimalist fitness-tracking ring that tracks your workouts, recovery, and daily stress cues: Oura Ring 4 at $349-$499
• A digital calendar that makes coordinating schedules easy: Skylight Calendar Max at $620