There are days when staying at home feels okay, but one way or another, the feeling of loneliness creeps in and almost drives you out of your mind. It's perfectly normal to feel that way -- adapting to the "new normal" is indeed challenging.
We're all trying to cope with this new lifestyle caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and will it take a toll on our mental health eventually. It's advised by experts that we learn how to take care of our mental wellbeing as well, and one way of doing that is by venting our emotions.
Luckily, apps can help you with that. Let's get you started with these iOS journaling apps to help you process your anxiety.
Woebot
Woebot is a type of self-care app that uses a chat format to reduce stress and help you examine your feelings and emotions. It helps you think through situations using cognitive behavioral therapy tools. Each day, Woebot will ask you how you feel to which you can reply honestly.
Perhaps the best thing about Woebot is that you can tell the AI that you need help. However, it won't dial emergency services for you. You are instead provided with phone numbers or links to emergency hotlines, which is extremely helpful.
Jour
Jour is a mood-tracker app that can help determine why you're feeling certain emotions. If you can't specifically identify your feelings, the app will offer you choices. There's a planner to help you create a plan so you can adapt to any kind of situation for the whole week. It's essentially a diary, as you can add multiple entries in one day.
The app has a free-to-use option, but you can upgrade to a premium membership for more personalized recommendations.
Moodnotes
Moodnotes is exactly what the name of the app implies -- it helps you track your moods so you can easily pinpoint triggers, find new perspectives, reduce your anxiety, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier thinking habits. It allows you to gauge your feelings by percentage, which is way better than just merely choosing one type of emotion.
Stoic
Stoic is more focused on creating healthier routines to develop better mental habits. You can personalize which activities are to be performed for the day, and it also offers exercises that will help you see situations clearly, widen your perspective, and build mental strength. The app also offers quotes, meditation and breathing exercises, visualization, and more.
Stoic is also free, but there's a premium membership of $7 a month or $38 a year. If you want a lifetime subscription, you can do so for $95.
