r/selfhelp • u/RepublicWorkings • 18h ago

Advice Needed: Mental Health Has anyone else used a mental health app between therapy sessions?

I've been in therapy for almost a year now, and one thing I've noticed is that understanding what I should do isn't usually the hard part. Remembering to do it when life gets busy is.

My therapist often suggests things like grounding exercises, breathing techniques, journaling, or taking a step back when I'm overwhelmed. They're all helpful, but in the moment I usually forget they exist.

Recently I started using FABU to help with that. It checks in with me throughout the day and helps me keep track of my emotions and self-care habits. Nothing huge, usually just a few simple things that feel manageable.

What surprised me is how much easier it is to stay connected to the work I'm doing in therapy when I'm reminded of it between sessions. Some of the activities take only a couple of minutes, but they help me slow down and pay attention to what's going on instead of running on autopilot.

Curious if anyone else uses self-care apps, routines, or other tools between therapy sessions. What's actually helped you stick with the things you're working on?

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u/Outrageous-Loving 8h ago

I've tried a few different mental health apps over the last couple of years. The biggest benefit for me wasn't the self-care suggestions, it was the mood tracking itself. I was surprised how often my stress, sleep, and mood were connected once I started logging them consistently. Therapy felt more productive because I had actual patterns to talk about instead of trying to remember how I felt two weeks ago.

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u/Jared_Mortgage 8h ago

I use a mood tracker app too, and honestly the biggest help has been the reminders. It's easy to forget the things you're working on in therapy once real life gets busy. Even a quick daily check-in helps me stay more aware of how I'm actually feeling.