Massive List of Anxiety Resources

DISTRACTIONS----- SLEEP ASSISTANCE----- ANTI-PANIC ATTACK----- ANTI-ANXIETY ----- CALMING ----- RESOURCE AND INFORMATION LIST

Note: I have checked out and used every single one of these websites and apps on my personal devices. Also, not all the apps will be available on all platforms. If you need help finding an alternative app for your specific device, please message me.

----------------------Meditation/relaxation/anti-panic/anti-anxiety websites----------------------

You can use http://www.calm.com for guided meditations 2-20 minutes with ambient music and calming scenery. Very good for bisensory relaxation. (There is a free app available)

Enjoy looking at nature without all the fancy ambient music? Visit http://relax.li/ put in full screen by clicking the rectangle with 4 arrows near the bottom left corner of the website.

You can also use http://www.omvana.com for guided meditations (sign up required.) You can mix and match free ambient music tracks with free vocal guided meditations. You can upgrade ($7.99 per month) to receive access to more vocal and ambient tracks, there are many available for free, though. (There is a free app available)

If you find the sound of rain and thunder soothing you can visit http://www.rainymood.com and this website will act as a rainstorm right on your computer. It sounds great with any kind music you play or you can just focus on the sounds of the rain and thunder. (App available for $0.99, website is free)

Alternative free app: Relax Rain - Nature Sounds by Mikdroid

In addition to using Rainymood, if you find watching light rain collect on windows relaxing this website will be great for you https://maroslaw.github.io/rainyday.js/demo012_3.html (no app available)

If you find comfort in ambient coffee shop murmur, this is the perfect site for you. It sounds exactly like being in a coffee shop. Note: It sounds better with headphones. https://coffitivity.com/ (There is a free app available.)

If you enjoy beautiful HD nature scenes Im sure you will love this website. Put it in full screen, set it to HD. Relax. Note: You may notice an add to cart when trying to look at other videos, scroll past this and the video will be right below. http://www.naturerelaxation.com/ (No app available)

For creating a mixture of preset sounds ranging all over the place from nature sounds to Christmas music use this website http://naturesoundsfor.me/ (There is an app available for $0.99)

For ocean sounds and a moment away from the stress of everything sit back for 2 minutes and do absolutely nothing. http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com (No app available)

A very unique guided meditation website that I can't describe with words http://relaxinfinity.com/ (no app available)

For brown noise, pink noise, and white noise check out http://simplynoise.com (No app available, but you can find many apps for the same thing just search "Brown noise", "Pink noise", or "White noise")

----------------------Meditation/relaxation/anti-panic/anti-anxiety apps ----------------------

"Relax M Meditation: Sleep Yoga"

Creator: Ipnos Software

If you enjoy the styles of Asian music this app will help relax you.

This app is free with an available upgrade to unlock more sounds

NOTE: The free version does not allow you to use other apps while the sounds are playing, however you can put your phone to sleep and it will still play.

"Relax Melodies: Sleep & Yoga"

Creator: Ipnos Software

Similar to Relax M Meditation, but completely different sounds. I own the pro version of this app and let me tell you, it is fantastic. There are so many different sound combinations you can make and the app has isochronic and binaural tones for meditation and deep sleep as well. With the pro version you can use other apps while the sounds play. NOTE: The free version does not allow you to use other apps while the sounds are playing, however you can put your phone to sleep and it will still play.

"Mindshift"

Creator: Creative B'stro

An app designed to help people relieve all kinds of anxiety. Allows you to log feelings of anxiousness during situations, includes different relaxation exercises, visualizations, and mindfulness strategies. There is much more in this app and can be extremely helpful.

"Binaural Beats Therapy"

Creator: Giorgio Regni

If you don't know what binaural beats are or what they do, read here: http://www.omharmonics.com/blog/how-to-use-binaural-beats/ they can aid in sleep, meditation, concentration, and more.

"Breathe2Relax"

Creator: T2

A fantastic app designed for breathing exercises that result in stress/anxiety-relief

"My Chakra Meditation 2"

Creator: Mobureau

If you are a strong believer in rejuvenating your 7 Chakra points then this app is meant for you.

"Insight Timer Meditation Timer"

Creator: Insight Network Inc

This app provides over 200+ guided meditations for all different kinds of things.

"Relax Forest - Nature Sounds"

Creator: Mikdroid

I discovered this app earlier today and I absolutely fell in love with it, it has many different beautiful scenes and wonderful forest water and nature sounds.

"Relax Rain - Nature Sounds"

Creator: Mikdroid

Another fantastic app featuring many different kinds of rain/storm sounds.

"Self-help Anxiety Management"

Creator: University of the west of England

Wonderful app for assisting in the management of anxiety and panic attacks. It has many different exercises and forms of relief. There are also ways to track your anxiety.

"The Worry Box"

Creator: Excel At Life

A wonderful way to lock away your worries and manage your anxiety.

"What's Up?"

Creator:

Full of all kinds of anti-anxiety and anti-panic attack resources and tracking resources. Has uplifting quotes and many other things.

Distractions and diversions

Distracting websites:

This website will send you to a random useless website every time you click "Please" it can be a great way to waste time, discover interesting websites, and get a few laughs.

http://www.theuselessweb.com

Do you enjoy reading funny texts? Try reading this hilarious email conversations http://dontevenreply.com/

A website for your artistic side, create a calming and amazingly beautiful symmetrical art pieces http://weavesilk.com/ (app available for $2.99)

Alternative free app: Silk paint by i20.biz

A drawing website similar to Weavesilk but just as fun, http://www.escapemotions.com/experiments/flame/ (no app available)

If you feel like you need a hug then this is the place for you http://thenicestplaceontheinter.net/

If you enjoy creative and fun pointless online gaming then this is the website for you http://manyland.com/ (no app available)

Another website for your creative side, draw using absolutely wild utensils provided on the site http://bomomo.com/ (No app available)

Do you enjoy writing, but never know what to write about? Use this website to generate a random prompt http://www.ineedaprompt.com/

T website will allow you to easily create awesome songs using beatboxing presets, its very fun and I would recommend it to everyone http://www.incredibox.com/

A simple funny game that can give a couple laughs and distract you for a while.

http://www.findtheinvisiblecow.com/ (free app available)

-----------------------------------------Distracting apps-----------------------------------------

"Find the Invisible Cow"

Creator: Edward Moyse

One of the stupidest and most entertaining games I have ever played. Great distraction and time waster.

"Let's Create! Pottery Lite"

Creator: Infinite Dreams

A game that lets you unleash your creativity while you sculpt, fire, and paint pottery.

"Magic Doodle"

Creator: Doodle Joy Studio

An app similar to Silkweave, beautiful symmetrical drawing with bright colors. Very soothing to play around with and create art.

"Fluid Monkey"

Creator: Buzz Monkey Software, LLC

A calming art app that allows you to play with seemingly colored water. Hard to explain, you'd have to try it yourself.

"500px"

Creator:500px

Find comfort in looking at beautifully taken pictures of all different kinds. (Social media: Sign up is required)

"Jigsaw Puzzles Epic"

Creator: Kristanix Games

If you enjoy puzzles and find them calming this app has so countless puzzles for you to complete.

Duet

Creator: Kumobius

A simple, fun, and distracting game to help get your mind off of things.

BeyondPod Podcast Manager

Creator: BeyondPod Team

This is an app (that my mom showed me lol) where you can find large amounts of podcasts to listen/watch based on your personal interests. This can be an extremely way to indulge yourself in what you enjoy and help distract yourself.

Self-help guides and information for anxiety:

http://psychcentral.com/lib/top-10-lesser-known-self-help-strategies-for-anxiety/

http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/anxiety.asp

http://www.get.gg/anxiety.htm

http://www.anxietycoach.com/

Self-help guides and information for panic attacks:

http://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmpanic.pdf

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Panic-disorder/Pages/self%20help.aspx

http://www.anxieties.com/panic.php#.Vb6SzflViko

http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/panic.asp

Self-help guides and information for insomnia

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/cant-sleep-insomnia-treatment.htm

http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/home/healthtopics/PDF%20Handouts/Insomnia.pdf

http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/sleepproblems.asp

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/insomnia/Pages/treatment.aspx

Tip from personal experience: Your phone and computers brightness can mess up sleep schedules because your brain perceives the light as sunlight. You can turn your brightness down all the way during the night and can be darkened even further if you download Twilight – Urbandroid Team