Rootd is panic attack & anxiety relief right in your pocket. This female-founded app blends engaging design with lessons and exercises (like a panic button, deep breathing tool, and guided visualizations), to help users find immediate and long term relief from anxiety and panic attacks.
@morgan_tate Hi Morgan, Rootd is for both! When the MVP first launched a year ago it was mainly for panic attacks but since then the breathing tool, (active) meditation tool and nature sounds have been added. The idea is for the calming exercises to be preventative. If someone who experiences general anxiety uses these calming exercises frequently, they can hopefully prevent panic attacks or are already prepared with the right tools to manage them.
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@ania_wysocka That makes sense! What do you mean by active meditation?
@morgan_tate Being able to sit comfortably in complete silence is goals, but difficult for many ( _especially_ those with anxiety). By active meditation I mean meditation that gives you a task or something specific to think about. I believe there are meditations that incorporate physical movement as well, but in Rootd active meditation means body scans and visualizations.
Thanks for introducing us @awilkinson
Hey Product Hunt 👋(please see below for an exclusive offer for the Product Hunt community)
Rootd is a labor of love created out of my personal experience with anxiety. It felt frustrating that I couldn’t find a resource that was affordable, convenient, and not ugly to look at all at the same time.
🚀 Rootd first launched as an MVP just over a year ago. I’ve bootstrapped the project by creating all graphics, content, wire-frames, UX, and marketing, and getting awesome help with development from @maxim_ellison. We’ve released several updates along the way, and another big one this week which I consider our “official” launch - adding improvements to the tools, exercises, and UX, and introducing the first translated version of Rootd (Portuguese).
Rootd is free to download, and the core content is included with a free account forever (so that nobody feels they can’t seek relief from anxiety due to financial reasons), including:
• Panic Button
• Understanding Lessons
• Emergency Contact
• Deep Breathing Tool
• Guided Visualization
• Personal Stats Page
• the Rootd sticker pack for iMessage
• a disgruntled blue monster named Ron who accompanies users on their journeys
🌟 Users wanting even more content, and to help support Rootd, can upgrade to All Access via a paid subscription (company subscriptions are also available). All Access includes:
• Additional lessons (Short Term Relief & Long Term Relief series)
• A more comprehensive Deep Breathing Tool
• Longer Visualizations
• Soothing Nature Sounds
• And access to any content we add in the future (which we do regularly)
If you or someone you care about might benefit from Rootd, I hope you’ll give it a try.
I will be here responding to every question or comment, and I look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts!
- Ania
PS - We don’t have the ability to offer Rootd coupons/discounts developed quite yet, but I want to offer a special deal for Product Hunters. So if you download Rootd and create your account, email me by February 1, 2019 (team@rootd.io) and I’ll set you up with one free month of Full Access 🎁
This is a cool idea and app. I used it a couple of times and found it both simple and effective. More than anything it is an inspiration for people to build apps for causes they are passionate about.
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This is a cool idea and app. I used it a couple of times and found it both simple and effective. More than anything it is an inspiration for people to build apps for causes they are passionate about.