Just dropping this because she suggested it specifically for helping with anxiety spirals and I've actually been using it. Better than the paid apps imo? Lots of free content, not pushy about upgrades. Helped me chill out a couple nights when my brain wouldn't shut up. Figured I'd mention it in case anyone's looking for something that doesn't cost money.
This is helpful timing. I've been dismissing therapy suggestion about meditation because it felt hokey but if your therapist specifically recommended this one I'm actually interested. You using it daily or just when you're spiraling?
Adding to my phone rn. Anxiety spirals at bedtime are my thing and I've tried the breathing apps - they're usually too slow or feel gimmicky. Do you have a specific meditation length that works better than others?
Seconding this. I was skeptical of apps too but honestly having guided meditations at 2am when anxiety hits different is way better than lying there spiraling. The free content is genuinely robust, not like "here's 2 minutes, pay $9.99 for the real stuff."
The fact that your therapist recommended a free option is such a power move. Most of them are probably getting kickbacks from the paid apps but she's actually looking out for your wallet
both things work though. app gives structure, outside gives air. I do the breathing exercise first then actually leave the house. Combo approach
Not to question your therapist but have you also just tried like... going outside for 5 minutes? Sometimes the app can become another thing to manage when you're already spiraling
The fact that it's not pushy about premium is huge. So many apps make the free version feel like a demo. Sounds like this actually respects your time.
Been using it for 3 months now. The Tara Brach meditations are specifically good for anxiety spirals like you mentioned. Free tier has way more than you'd think
Honest question - what makes it better than the paid apps for you? I've got Calm and it's fine but if there's something actually superior that's free I'm switching
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Thanks for this. My anxiety has been brutal lately and I hate feeling like I need to pay monthly to just breathe. Will download tonight