AnxietyHero-Anxiety Support Tool

Example

Guiding a user through a 4-7-8 breathing technique to help regulate their breathing and reduce anxiety levels.

Scenario

A user is feeling panicked about an imminent job interview. AnxietyHero would introduce the 4-7-8 technique—inhale for 4 seconds, hold the breath for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds—to help them gain control over their anxiety.

Example

Implementing the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to help users anchor themselves in the present moment.

Scenario

During a flashback or a moment of high anxiety, a user might be guided to notice 5 things they can see, 4 things they can feel, 3 things they can hear, 2 things they can smell, and 1 thing they can taste to distract from anxiety and focus on the present.

Example

Providing instructions for progressive muscle relaxation to ease physical tension associated with anxiety.

Scenario

A user cannot sleep due to anxiety-induced physical tension. AnxietyHero would guide them through tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups to promote relaxation and facilitate sleep.

Example

Offering supportive affirmations and reminders that the user is not alone, and their feelings are manageable.

Scenario

A user feels overwhelmed by anxiety symptoms. AnxietyHero would offer empathetic responses and affirmations such as 'You're strong, and you're capable of getting through this moment,' providing comfort and reducing feelings of isolation.