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As someone who practically came out of the womb as an anxious person, I’ve learned a number of coping mechanisms that don’t include medication. I prefer natural remedies like yoga, tea, breathing techniques, or even making lists.
Until recently, though, I never realized how many apps exist to curb an anxiety?from help for generalized stress to aids for specific issues such as audio hypnotic treatments designed especially for people who have jitters when swallowing pills. Hundreds exist, and I’m all for taking advantage of that fact?we live in a digital world, so why not use iPhone apps to relieve our worries"
On top of that, I’m the kind of person who will do anything to avoid paying even a single cent for an app. So, here, five free options I found meant to relieve all kinds of uneasiness.  
Pacifica’s app, asking me how I feel.
Pacifica
Pacifica focuses on daily goals. Open the app, and you’ll be prompted to choose whether you want to improve your mood, feel less stress/anxiety, feel less anxious in social situations, or live a healthier lifestyle. The app will ask you to rate how you’re feeling morning and night with optional notes to see if there’s a pattern of things that make you feel stressed or happy.
This is one of my favorite apps I discovered because of the variety of things you’re able to do with it. After documenting your mood, you can try relaxing techniques such as deep breathing, musc...