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Description
Been using Anxiety Release based on EMDR for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that shows you how to use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) techniques to help release anxious thoughts and feelings. EMDR is this cool therapy that uses bilateral brain stimulation to alter how your brain processes anxiety-provoking memories.
Here’s what you do: the app gives you guided instructions and you follow along, paying attention to the bilateral stimulation. There’s also an option to just do the bilateral stimulation on your own. It’s pretty simple but it can be effective.
Look, if you struggle with anxiety, you’ll probably find this app helpful. It’s not a cure-all, but it can give you some natural tools to manage your anxiety. Not gonna lie, the EMDR stuff takes some getting used to, and the app has a few issues here and there. But overall, it does the job and is worth checking out.
Editor Opinion
So here's my take on Anxiety Release based on EMDR. I've tried a bunch of mental health apps and this one's pretty solid. The EMDR techniques seem to work well for me - I've noticed my anxiety levels go down after using it consistently. And it's not a miracle cure, but it offers a helpful coping mechanism. The app itself is straightforward and easy to use, though it could use some more advanced features. Compared to other anxiety apps, this one hits a nice sweet spot between simplicity and effectiveness.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- EMDR techniques can help reduce anxiety
- Guided instructions make it easy to follow along
- Free to use with no paywalls
- Doesn't require a lot of time or effort
- Works on both Android and iOS
Cons
- EMDR takes some getting used to at first
- Could use more features and customization options
- Occasional bugs or glitches in the app
- Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for premium
Specifications
| Updated | 09.09.2025 |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Mark Grant |
| Android | Android 5.0++ |
| Package Name |
com.overcomingpain.anxiety |
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User Reviews
It doesn't even seem logical how much it works, but it does. Bilateral auditory stimulation in this app with the guided meditations can really help pull you out of, and...
My clinical psychologist recommended this app to me to help with my PTSD and anxiety. I tried it many times starting with varying levels of anxiousness and it has been...
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