Pause Buddy

Ultra-fast grounding for anxious moments. Choose 30 seconds, 1–2 minutes, or 2–3 minutes—plus before/after ratings and gentle voice prompts.

Description When anxiety spikes, it’s hard to think. Pause Buddy helps you shift attention back to your body and surroundings with simple, guided grounding—fast. One tap to start Hit the “I’m spiraling” button and choose a mode that fits the moment: Ultra-Fast (~30s): quick sensory prompts to interrupt spiraling One Object (1–2 min): therapist-style grounding through the five senses 5–4–3–2–1 (2–3 min): the classic checklist grounding exercise Gentle guidance (with voice, if you want) Prompts can be spoken out loud Tap through with Skip / Next (no typing required) Simple, calming pacing—no “levels,” no gamification Rate before & after (optional) If it helps, quickly rate intensity 1–10 before and after. Pause Buddy saves a lightweight history so you can see what works over time. Safety & comfort settings Make it fit you: Disable taste and/or smell steps Choose gentle vs directive language Voice settings (speed/voice) and minimal UI options Private by design No ads No third-party tracking No analytics creepiness Free to use for the first 10 sessions. After that, unlock unlimited sessions with a monthly or yearly subscription. Note: Pause Buddy is a self-guided grounding tool and is not a substitute for professional care. If you feel unsafe or in danger, contact local emergency services.

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