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Old Jan 22, 2019, 03:57 AM
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Have any of you found any apps that are available for free on Google Play store to use in the middle of a panic attack to bring back calm?

There are plenty of apps you can use to track moods, but that's not what I'm looking for. I don't even know if quiet meditation/spa music will help. I also don't really want an app for breathing exercise.
I just want to hear things that I'd expect to hear from my best friend if she were next to me, helping me through this attack

I know it sounds like a tall order, especially if I don't even really know myself what will work!
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Old Jan 22, 2019, 04:02 AM
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I was recently introduced to WYSA, and it’s like an AI therapist texting app. It’s very good, and has meditation options etc. I know it’s on the AppStore, I hope it’s on google x
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Old Jan 27, 2019, 02:36 PM
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I don't know about using it for panic attacks, but there is a app called Calm that has guided meditations, I find it good and relaxing
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Old Jan 27, 2019, 04:18 PM
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I don't know about using it for panic attacks, but there is a app called Calm that has guided meditations, I find it good and relaxing


I have this app!! It’s so cute!
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Old Jan 28, 2019, 07:36 PM
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Have any of you found any apps that are available for free on Google Play store to use in the middle of a panic attack to bring back calm?

There are plenty of apps you can use to track moods, but that's not what I'm looking for. I don't even know if quiet meditation/spa music will help. I also don't really want an app for breathing exercise.
I just want to hear things that I'd expect to hear from my best friend if she were next to me, helping me through this attack

I know it sounds like a tall order, especially if I don't even really know myself what will work!
I was using positive magazine meditation anxiety. 7 cups of tea for anxiety.
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Old Jan 28, 2019, 07:38 PM
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I have this app!! It’s so cute!
I tried that!
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Old Feb 28, 2019, 08:31 AM
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Not what sugahorse was looking for, but on the subject of meditation apps - I tried Calm & it looked good , but seemed like much of the content required additional charges. Now using Insight Timer which has a lot of free content of varying lengths.
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Old Feb 28, 2019, 12:57 PM
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i have a Muse which works in conjunction with an app.
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Old Mar 24, 2019, 07:18 PM
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I was recently introduced to WYSA, and it’s like an AI therapist texting app. It’s very good, and has meditation options etc. I know it’s on the AppStore, I hope it’s on google x
I never heard of the app. I will try it out!
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Old Mar 24, 2019, 07:20 PM
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Not what sugahorse was looking for, but on the subject of meditation apps - I tried Calm & it looked good , but seemed like much of the content required additional charges. Now using Insight Timer which has a lot of free content of varying lengths.
I noticed that myself about calm!
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Old Mar 26, 2019, 03:07 PM
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What you say about Calm is true, unfortunately...it's a so nice app...but what you can do for free finishes soon. Luckily you can repeat meditations at least
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