Presently: Anxiety & DPDR Tool
Michael Scott Waldron Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Presently: Anxiety & DPDR Tool is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Michael Scott Waldron. Rated 4.8/5 from 12 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 12 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 97 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Aug 27
- 2026 · v2.0.4
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About Presently: Anxiety & DPDR Tool
Hi, I’m Mike. I built Presently because I have lived with Depersonalization and Derealization (DPDR) myself. When I was going through it, I remember how hard it was to find anything that actually helped. Most mental health apps focus on anxiety or meditation, but almost none talk about that strange, disconnected feeling where you don’t feel real. I spent a long time trying different grounding tools, techniques, and coping methods from therapists, evidence-based practices, and DPDR communities. Over time, I started piecing together the things that actually worked for me. That’s how Presently was born. This app combines the things that helped me most in one place. What You’ll Find Breathing tools you can customize to match your comfort Grounding techniques for both depersonalization and derealization A quick “Emergency” section for tough moments Gentle audio guides and ambient sounds to help you reconnect Includes guided affirmations to help calm anxiety and settle overwhelming thoughts Tracking and gentle journaling prompts to help you notice patterns, like daily gratitude and a space to get things off your chest. Relaxing, grounding activities to help keep your mind engaged Core tools and practices are available offline anytime. Presently isn’t a medical app or therapy. It’s something I built to make life a little easier for people like me who feel detached or dissociated at times. If you struggle with DPDR or dissociation, I hope this helps you find a small sense of calm and connection again. This is the first version, and there’s a lot more to come. I want to keep building this with the community’s help. If something in the app helps you, or if you have questions, concerns, or ideas for what you’d like to see next, please reach out. I read every message and really appreciate the feedback. Note Presently is a self-care and grounding app for emotional support. It’s not meant to replace medical or professional treatment. Terms of Use: https://thepresentlyapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://thepresentlyapp.com/privacy-policy
Ratings & reviews
4.8
12 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.0.4 · Updated August 27, 2026
Five new lessons have been added to the Educate section. When It Started With a Substance For anyone whose DPDR began after cannabis, alcohol, or other substances. Covers the fears that come with it, including whether any lasting harm has been done. Why Your Senses Feel Wrong Plain explanations for the strangest symptoms, including light sensitivity in bright places, the mirror effect, floaters, time distortion, and memories that feel distant. The Reassurance Trap Why searching your symptoms, checking how real things feel, and asking others for reassurance keeps the cycle going, and how to start stepping out of it. Can It Come Back? For anyone who is improving. Setbacks, what recovery actually looks like, and why a bad day is not a relapse. Talking to People About It How to explain DPDR to someone who has never felt it, and what to ask for from the people close to you.
App privacy
The developer, Michael Scott Waldron, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Contact Info: Name
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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