iChill

I really love the update. It’s been a few weeks since I used the skills and I just worked through a few in the app and notice deeper relaxation in my legs and more open breathing, even though I’ve had a stressful night with my family. I like the timer at the end of the skill to remind to really practice tracking pleasant or neutral sensations. If you are newly becoming aware of your nervous system’s sensations, it feels strange at first but becomes so impactful.

Each exercise is straight forward and the audio option makes it so much easier when I’m too triggered to read. I can just lay there and apply the simple instructions to the best of my ability. When I track before and after, I’m always less triggered after the exercises. Really appreciate this app and will recommend it to others.

My therapist recommended this app, we go through similar exercises together. I use the app when I’m feeling whatever gnarly thing I happen to be feeling and am on my own and have to cope without the aid of my therapist. I have PTSD and it’s a very confusing thing to go through but, it definitely helps (so much), knowing that it’s not just all in your head but your body is also processing the trauma and you may not be cognizant of the fact that the sensations you are feeling are related to the event. This app helps to ground me and make sense of what I’m feeling. I def recommend, especially if you are unwilling or unable to see a trauma therapist.