Sleepr App: The app that helps you sleep

What inspired you to build this? I struggled with insomnia and was used to waking up tired. The worst part wasn’t just the lack of sleep, it was the anxiety spiral that came with it. I’d try every tip I found online, but most weren’t based on anything solid, and they often made the pressure worse. When I eventually discovered CBT-I, it was the first time something actually felt grounded, practical, and evidence-based. What problem were you trying to solve? CBT-I works, but it’s hard to follow on your own. You have to track habits, adjust routines, understand concepts like sleep pressure and sleep windows, and stay consistent even on bad nights. I wanted something that could guide me in real time, adapt to bad nights without blaming you, and remove the constant guesswork. Most sleep apps just play sounds or track movement. I wanted something that actually teaches you how to sleep better, not just how to relax. How did your approach or process evolve while working on this launch? At first, I planned to build a simple tracker. But the more I learned, the more I realized the real value was in personalized guidance, not just data collection. That’s when I started using AI, not to replace CBT-I, but to help people apply it day to day in a way that feels human, supportive, and tailored. I didn’t know how to code before this. I learned by using AI tools and building piece by piece, starting with my own sleep logs and pain points. Over time, it evolved from “an app for me” into something that could help anyone dealing with the same nighttime anxiety I used to feel. The final product is simple on purpose: evidence-based CBT-I, personalized by AI, built by someone who genuinely needed it.