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They say that cell phones worsen anxiety and depression. While we don't dispute that, your smarphone is not exactly the demon it is made out to be. There are many ways in which your phone could help you relieve your anxiety. For instance, Google Play has some amazing anti anxiety apps that combine audio-visual mediums to calm your nervous attacks. Here is a list of best rated ones by the users.
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Calm: This one's a paid app but has a lot of amazing free features, which will make you consider buying a year-long subscription. It has guided mediation sessions for a variety of anxiety related problems like stress, insomnia, low self-esteem, depression and lack of focus. It's one of the best ones available with 4.6 rating.
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Headspace: The app helps you meditate to manage stress and anxiety in everyday life. There are exercises for breathing, sleep, happiness and concentration. And you don't need prior meditation experience to use the app since the co-founder, a former monk, guides you through the sessions. This one also has a 4.6 rating.
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Relax Melodies: If you are battling insomnia on account of your anxiety, you need Relax Melodies. The app already has over 50 free relaxing sounds. But you can always create your customised ones. The app claims give you control over insomnia, anxiety and even tinnitus. Relax Melodies has a 4.5 rating.
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Calm down now: This app lets you choose from a list of relaxing sounds like ocean waves, rainy day, wind chimes, flute, river, fireplace and even electric fan! This one also has a 4.6 rating.
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Pacificia: This app has meditation tools, guided self-help paths, mood tracker, journal and a health tracker. Although it's a paid service, some features can be accessed even without paying. It has a 4.4 rating on Google Play.
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What's Up: This app employs cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance commitment therapy to help you deal with mental health problems like depression and anxiety. It helps you identify negative thinking patterns and tells you how to overcome them. It also features breathing exercises to calm you down during anxiety attacks. This app has a 4.4 rating.
