Heart's Anchor — 心の錨

An anchor to keep me grounded amid waves of anxiety.

I was afraid to fly.

I couldn't go into an MRI.

Even on trains, I got off multiple times midway.

Breathing exercises, grounding, cognitive control—
I've packed only the things that truly helped me into this app.

■5 Methods
【Deep Breathing】
Inhale and exhale slowly, in time with the screen's light.

This stimulates the vagus nerve, putting the autonomic nervous system into a "calming mode."

【Number Focus】
Simply follow the numbers that appear on the screen.

This redirects attention, which has been taken over by anxiety, and breaks the vicious cycle of negative thoughts.

【Concentration Game】
Tap the numbers in a 3x3 grid in order.

Just the right level of busyness, enough to leave the brain with no room to process anxiety.

【Grounding】
Focus on the sensations in the soles of your feet to return to the "here and now."

Recommended in the official guidelines of SAMHSA in the United States.

[Affirmations]
Simply read the positive words that appear on the screen.
This activates the brain's reward system, opening up alternative circuits to anxiety-driven thoughts.

■Three features that surround you
• Anchor-chan -- A small anchor character quietly waiting for you on the screen
• Wave sounds -- When you open the app, the gentle sound of waves surrounds you
• Vibrations that accompany your breath -- Your smartphone gently vibrates in time with your deep breaths

One-time purchase: 300 yen
This is not a subscription.
Once purchased, you can use all features forever.