Discover what improves & worsens your health. Communicate more easily with your Doctor.https://bearable.app/https://bearable.app/the-best-medication-tracker-apps-of-2026/https://bearable.app/the-best-medication-tracker-apps-of-2026/We compared 6 medication tracker apps on features, price, privacy, and evidence. See which is best for multiple conditions, caregivers, free use, and more.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:59:54 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/the-best-period-tracker-apps-of-2026/https://bearable.app/the-best-period-tracker-apps-of-2026/Compare the six best period tracker apps of 2026. We rate Bearable, Clue, Flo, Euki and more on privacy, AI accuracy, perimenopause support and data protection.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:25:32 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/the-best-period-tracker-apps-of-2025/https://bearable.app/the-best-period-tracker-apps-of-2025/We’ve explored which period tracker apps actually deliver on their promises and prioritised recommendations by doctors, real app users, and privacy experts.Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:11:29 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/best-allergy-tracker-app-2025/https://bearable.app/best-allergy-tracker-app-2025/Living with allergies - triggered by food, pollen, pets, or pollution - can make life feel unpredictable. Allergy tracker apps can help, so we tested them all!Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:52:22 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/seasonal-affective-disorder-and-depression/https://bearable.app/seasonal-affective-disorder-and-depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more likely to affect women, people of colour, and people with mental health conditions such as Depression & Bipolar IITue, 05 Nov 2024 17:32:35 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/best-pots-app-2024/https://bearable.app/best-pots-app-2024/Living with PoTS can be challenging but a PoTS App can offer insight into your symptoms, remind you to take your meds, help you to stay hydrated, and much more.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:21:34 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/medical-gaslighting-meaning/https://bearable.app/medical-gaslighting-meaning/Medical gaslighting refers to the experience of having your symptoms or concerns dismissed or minimized by a healthcare professional, rather than receiving careWed, 23 Oct 2024 17:55:31 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/time-in-nature-depression/https://bearable.app/time-in-nature-depression/View ratings, reviews and recommendations of Time in Nature for Depression sourced from thousands of people managing their Depression with the Bearable App.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:51:34 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/impact-of-pacing-on-cfs-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/https://bearable.app/impact-of-pacing-on-cfs-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/View crowd-sourced Ratings, Reviews and Recommendations of Pacing for CFS (Chronic Fatigue). From thousands of people managing ME/CFS with the Bearable App.Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:42:40 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/meditation-for-anxiety/https://bearable.app/meditation-for-anxiety/View crowd-sourced Ratings, Reviews and Recommendations about the impact of Meditation on Anxiety. From thousands of people managing Anxiety Disorders.Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:30:52 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/the-best-chronic-illness-resources-2024/https://bearable.app/the-best-chronic-illness-resources-2024/As someone with a chronic illness, I’ve spent years collecting blogs, influencers and communities. Here's my ultimate list of the best resources for spoonies.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:13:25 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/bearable-vs-careclinic-which-one-should-you-choose/https://bearable.app/bearable-vs-careclinic-which-one-should-you-choose/In our review of the Careclinic app, we explore its benefits and limitations compared to other symptom-tracking apps so that you can find the best app for you.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:46:18 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/how-bearable-can-help-people-with-anxiety-an-interview-with-bearable-founder-james/https://bearable.app/how-bearable-can-help-people-with-anxiety-an-interview-with-bearable-founder-james/Bearable founder James spoke with the DLC Anxiety Live Podcast about how the Bearable app can help people with anxiety and chronic illness.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:17:24 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/699-journal-prompts-for-people-living-with-common-chronic-health-issues/https://bearable.app/699-journal-prompts-for-people-living-with-common-chronic-health-issues/Discover 600+ journal prompts for mental health & chronic health issues. including, journal prompts for anxiety, depression, chronic pain & fatigue and moreWed, 07 Jun 2023 14:40:39 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/best-breathing-exercises-for-stress/https://bearable.app/best-breathing-exercises-for-stress/How we breathe can be a powerful tool for managing stress. Here are some of the best breathing exercises for stress, including 4-7-8, Nasal and Box breathing.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:10:23 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/signs-of-anxiousness/https://bearable.app/signs-of-anxiousness/How can you tell if your anxious thoughts have turned into an anxiety disorder? When should you seek help? In this article, we explore the signs and what to do.Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:33:57 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/how-to-stop-anxiety-right-now/https://bearable.app/how-to-stop-anxiety-right-now/What should you do if you feel anxious right now? Let’s take a look at some strategies for how to get rid of anxiety as it happens, including tips for groundingTue, 21 Feb 2023 16:59:12 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/best-medication-app-2024/https://bearable.app/best-medication-app-2024/Looking for a simple meds reminder? Or deeper insights into how medications might impact your health? Here’s our guide on how to choose the best pill app.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:18:44 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/best-pain-app-2023/https://bearable.app/best-pain-app-2023/Chronic pain affects 50 million Americans so finding a solution is a top priority. Whilst technology can’t promise a pain-free life, pain apps can be valuable.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:28:09 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/best-mental-health-app-2024/https://bearable.app/best-mental-health-app-2024/It’s thought there are up to 20k mental health apps on the market, so knowing which one will actually help and which will just take up your storage is importantWed, 15 Feb 2023 15:46:38 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/choosing-the-best-symptom-tracker-in-2024/https://bearable.app/choosing-the-best-symptom-tracker-in-2024/Over 133 million Americans suffer from long-term health issues. Using a symptom tracker in 2023 can be a simple way to help you understand & manage your health.Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:37:35 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/cbt-for-depression/https://bearable.app/cbt-for-depression/With 1-in-4 people living with Depression, you might have already heard of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). But is it an effective treatment for Depression?Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:48:28 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/how-to-deal-with-severe-anxiety/https://bearable.app/how-to-deal-with-severe-anxiety/For some people, the symptoms of anxiety can be more severe. When they have a big impact on how you live your life, it could be a sign that it's severe anxiety.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:54:23 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/what-triggers-anxiety/https://bearable.app/what-triggers-anxiety/Worldwide, 264 million people live with Anxiety and there are tons of different anxiety triggers. So let’s take a look at the most common triggers for anxiety.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:46:26 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/can-dehydration-cause-anxiety/https://bearable.app/can-dehydration-cause-anxiety/Sometimes life gets busy and staying well-hydrated isn't a priority. But taking the time to drink a glass of water can be one of the best self-care activities.Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:58:36 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/top-coping-strategies-for-stress-management/https://bearable.app/top-coping-strategies-for-stress-management/Teaching your body the best ways to manage stress can be beneficial. We chat with the experts to bring you the best science-backed coping strategies for stress.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:52:06 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/can-alcohol-cause-anxiety/https://bearable.app/can-alcohol-cause-anxiety/According to research, those who drink alcohol are more likely to develop mental health issues. But what is the actual relationship between alcohol and anxiety?Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:04:34 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/caffeine-and-anxiety/https://bearable.app/caffeine-and-anxiety/Can caffeine cause anxiety? Should I switch to decaf if I have anxiety? Are caffeine and anxiety connected? Let's unpick whether coffee can cause anxiety.Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:10:48 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/user-sleep-habits-effect-on-sleep-quality/https://bearable.app/user-sleep-habits-effect-on-sleep-quality/Two years ago, one keen early adopter of Bearable decided to track a number of sleep habits and behaviours to see what impacted the quality of their sleep.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:21:43 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/best-science-backed-coping-strategies-for-anxiety/https://bearable.app/best-science-backed-coping-strategies-for-anxiety/Banishing Anxiety forever might not be possible but you can equip yourself with some skills to help manage it. Here are our favourite science-backed strategies.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:31:29 GMTJenna Farmerhttps://bearable.app/user-stories-endometriosis/https://bearable.app/user-stories-endometriosis/I wish people knew the frequency of pain, as well as the number of days that are “I need to lie in bed all day” days.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:56:13 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/lives-with-pots-2/https://bearable.app/lives-with-pots-2/It takes years to diagnose, time to manage, is often invisible, but isn't the end of the world.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:35:13 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/lives-with-pots/https://bearable.app/lives-with-pots/I wish more people knew how much it varies, it can be trigger by many different things but it also just varies of its own accord and you can go flip between good and bad days really frequently. Also how debilitating the symptoms can be even though you can't see a lot of them, myTue, 23 Nov 2021 16:34:20 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/user-stories-adhd/https://bearable.app/user-stories-adhd/This year, I was diagnosed with ADHD, after a lifetime of thinking I was a scatterbrained weirdo who had depression. I’ve been a bit of a mess all my life – but this, this made sense! I could finally start to piece it back together! I could now say for sure, it was ADHD thatTue, 23 Nov 2021 15:13:32 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/user-story-depression-2/https://bearable.app/user-story-depression-2/My everyday life is usually a rollercoaster ride of emotions that takes me up and down without a break or warning; social interactions and interpersonal relationships are my kryptonite and I am in constant struggle with myself to allow closeness and love while another part of me fights against it. All that takes so muchThu, 18 Nov 2021 17:43:14 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/user-story-depression/https://bearable.app/user-story-depression/When I was 17, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Still, 13 years later, I often experience delusions, paranoia, and hallucinations. Sometimes, I get confused with words and thoughts. I also suffer from major mood swings—some manias so high that I can’t sleep for days, and some depressions so low that I feelThu, 18 Nov 2021 17:40:54 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/stories-anxiety-and-depression/https://bearable.app/stories-anxiety-and-depression/Today my anxiety story is just that today was a bad day. I have catastrophic thoughts about work and they snowball into catastrophic thoughts about my life. CBT helps but sometimes I just need to distract my brain with my phone. But this triggers anxious thoughts about how other people perceive me and how IThu, 18 Nov 2021 17:39:03 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/stories-anxiety-and-eating-disorder/https://bearable.app/stories-anxiety-and-eating-disorder/It took a long time - most of my 20's - to accept that I had Generalised and Social anxiety. Not just that I had them even, but that they severely impacted my daily life. I'd found all sorts of coping strategies that helped me to pretend I didn't have any problems - but sometimesThu, 18 Nov 2021 17:32:29 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/user-story-fibro/https://bearable.app/user-story-fibro/I wish people knew that it hurts like hell: When you wake up; when you’re awake; when you goto sleep, when you’re asleep..Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:31:11 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/user-story-cfs-2/https://bearable.app/user-story-cfs-2/I wish more people knew that fatigue is not the only and often not the worst symptom. It is a severe multi system disease with neurological, immunological, and endocrine symptoms (amongst others) that get worse with any exertion (physical, mental, cognitive)Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:28:41 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/stories-anxiety-and-insomnia/https://bearable.app/stories-anxiety-and-insomnia/Not a story. Just some things that helped me with GAD. Quitting Coffee. Learning about my anxiety. Being kind to myself. Finding things to be grateful for. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Better sleep hygiene. Journaling.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:26:44 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/user-story-cfs/https://bearable.app/user-story-cfs/I wish that people knew that fatigue isn't just "being tired". That literally everything (including just hearing sounds and seeing visual stimuli) drains energy, and has to be take into account when figuring out what I am able to do per day. That the worry of accidentally doing too much and not being able toThu, 18 Nov 2021 16:18:18 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/user-story-depression-3/https://bearable.app/user-story-depression-3/My advice is: Doctors often look for a history of symptoms of an illness before they’ll consider a diagnosis of any kind. A log of symptoms with dates, charts, medications, and factors will surpass an “I don’t know” any day. The more a medical professional knows about your history, the better informed they can beThu, 18 Nov 2021 16:10:52 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/mental-health-chronic-illness-control/https://bearable.app/mental-health-chronic-illness-control/With World Mental Health Day approaching, James (Bearable’s lovely CEO) asked me (Natasha Lipman), to write a little something about the impact that living with chronic illness has had on my mental health. This, of course, is a pretty big topic. From dealing with the emotional impacts of pain and fatigue, to fear, isolation, andSat, 09 Oct 2021 16:18:42 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/hict-body-image-mental-health/https://bearable.app/hict-body-image-mental-health/The pandemic has taken a toll on my body image. Since March 2020, I’ve probably done the least cardio and the fewest workouts of my adult life. I’ve also been more likely to binge eat and have generally struggled to regulate my eating habits. I’m not alone either. A study published earlier this year foundTue, 10 Aug 2021 15:57:07 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/sad-lamp-mood-depression-health-tracking/https://bearable.app/sad-lamp-mood-depression-health-tracking/You’re probably wondering why I decided to write about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the middle of Summer. Well, as of June 25th, I decided to temporarily leave behind my home at the southern tip of the UK to take advantage of a house-sitting gig in Edinburgh. That’s right, I gave up living by theTue, 10 Aug 2021 15:52:01 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/10000-steps-insomnia/https://bearable.app/10000-steps-insomnia/The pandemic has made me incredibly lazy. That’s partly because I’ve experienced an increase in fatigue-like symptoms since getting vaccinated. Having zero energy on top of symptoms of depression - like apathy and no motivation - is not a great combo. Especially when it comes to exercise. Whilst I do still walk the dog twiceWed, 07 Jul 2021 17:47:14 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/journal-improve-health/https://bearable.app/journal-improve-health/Journaling might seem like an odd - or perhaps even obvious - topic to write about considering that using Bearable is a form of journaling already. You’re probably thinking “Of course they’re going to say journaling is great” but I wanted to take a look at the impact of journaling on my mood, sleep, andWed, 07 Jul 2021 17:23:28 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/cbt-anxiety-depression/https://bearable.app/cbt-anxiety-depression/Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is something that has been recommended to me over the course of the past 3 or 4 years. Often by people who know that I struggle with general anxiety disorder and depression. It has become one of those go-to suggestions for well-meaning people, along with; mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises, andTue, 08 Jun 2021 14:37:20 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/cbd-help-anxiety-depression-insomnia/https://bearable.app/cbd-help-anxiety-depression-insomnia/CBD is a bit of a mystery to me. It’s an industry that has exploded in the last few years and is estimated to be worth $2.8billion by 2028. The most profitable segment of which is pharmaceutical CBD products. Products that are largely still under-going clinical trials for myriad health conditions including pain, anxiety, insomnia,Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:07:26 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/sugar-free-diet/https://bearable.app/sugar-free-diet/Sugar is bad for you. At least, having too much-refined sugar is bad for you. I don’t think that’s a revelation to anyone reading this. In fact, it has been fairly well known and documented for at least the last 20 years. With the World Health Organisation even recommending that no more than 10%Mon, 24 May 2021 13:56:15 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/can-quitting-social-media-help-with-my-health/https://bearable.app/can-quitting-social-media-help-with-my-health/I think most of us have thought about quitting social media, right? I often end up blaming social media for losing whole evenings or weekends. Periods of time that I tell myself I could have been practising Spanish or taking an online course. As a Reddit user, I’m also familiar with the r/NoSurf community. AMon, 17 May 2021 14:25:49 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/can-cold-showers-have-a-positive-impact-on-my-health-i-took-a-cold-shower-every-day-for-a-week-to-find-out/https://bearable.app/can-cold-showers-have-a-positive-impact-on-my-health-i-took-a-cold-shower-every-day-for-a-week-to-find-out/Taking a cold shower falls into the unique category of things that I recommend trying despite absolutely despising them. Other things in this category include public speaking, running for charity, and eating maatjesharing. Like these things, cold showers were - spoiler alert - definitely good for me. But why did I decide to torture myselfMon, 10 May 2021 13:10:15 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/who-really-makes-you-happiest-how-to-track-your-social-life-and-mood-to-get-useful-insights/https://bearable.app/who-really-makes-you-happiest-how-to-track-your-social-life-and-mood-to-get-useful-insights/Ever wondered who really makes you happiest?Being more mindful about who you hang out with and what impact they have on your mental and even physical health, can help you to make some valuable decisions regarding your social life. There are so many ways you can use Bearable, and this is just one of them.Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:54:55 GMTJameshttps://bearable.app/can-meditation-help-my-anxiety-i-tracked-my-meditation-every-day-for-a-week-to-find-out/https://bearable.app/can-meditation-help-my-anxiety-i-tracked-my-meditation-every-day-for-a-week-to-find-out/For most of my adult life, I’ve been interested in personal development. Interested in trying new things that can accelerate my personal growth, improve my health, and optimize my daily routine. In fact, the personal development market is forecast to be worth $56 Billion by 2027. So, chances are that if you’re reading this thenFri, 23 Apr 2021 11:08:07 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/how-does-caffeine-affect-my-anxiety-i-quit-coffee-for-a-week-to-find-out/https://bearable.app/how-does-caffeine-affect-my-anxiety-i-quit-coffee-for-a-week-to-find-out/☕ If you’re anything like me, then having a minimum of one cup of coffee (or tea) per day is part of your normal routine. In fact, we’re not alone; in the UK, people drink 95million cups of coffee per day. A number that’s been seen a dramatic rise in the last ten years.A numberTue, 06 Apr 2021 14:49:08 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/diagnosing-and-treating-chronic-conditions-with-dr-johannes-driessen/https://bearable.app/diagnosing-and-treating-chronic-conditions-with-dr-johannes-driessen/ We spoke to a Doctor about his experience diagnosing and treating patients with Chronic Conditions. You can watch the full interview above or read the transcript below. Jesse. Hey, I’m Jesse from Bearable welcome to the bearable podcast where we talk to medical professionals about the experiences of people with hard toWed, 24 Mar 2021 18:19:36 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/why-subscribe-to-bearable-premium/https://bearable.app/why-subscribe-to-bearable-premium/Bearable Premium gives you deeper level insights into your Moods, Symptoms, Sleep, and Factors. But what does this really mean? In this post, we’ll outline some of the core features of Bearable Premium and how they can help you to get a clearer picture of your health and wellbeing. #1. Make plans for bad daysTue, 02 Mar 2021 14:45:33 GMTJesse Driessenhttps://bearable.app/bearable-vs-daylio-which-one-should-you-choose/https://bearable.app/bearable-vs-daylio-which-one-should-you-choose/I admit it, I’m obsessed with mood tracker apps. This became blatantly obvious during the pandemic as I had more time on my hands and too many emotions to juggle. Because I was spending basically all my time at home I could pay better attention to my habits, moods, or any symptoms that came up.I’mWed, 25 Nov 2020 19:13:59 GMTJameshttps://bearable.app/colleen-bipolar-disorder-and-schizophrenia-mood-and-symptoms-tracker/https://bearable.app/colleen-bipolar-disorder-and-schizophrenia-mood-and-symptoms-tracker/When I was 17, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Still, 13 years later, I often experience delusions, paranoia, and hallucinations. Sometimes, I get confused with words and thoughts. I also suffer from major mood swings—some manias so high that I can’t sleep for days, and some depressions so low that I feelSun, 18 Oct 2020 15:26:57 GMTJameshttps://bearable.app/michelle-bpd-and-depression-mood-and-symptoms-tracker/https://bearable.app/michelle-bpd-and-depression-mood-and-symptoms-tracker/Hey there, my name is Michelle, I am 28 years old and I live with diagnosed borderline personality disorder and depression. My everyday life is usually a rollercoaster ride of emotions that takes me up and down without a break or warning; social interactions and interpersonal relationships are my kryptonite and I am in constantWed, 14 Oct 2020 15:53:49 GMTJameshttps://bearable.app/flarey-adhd-and-depression-mood-and-symptoms-tracker/https://bearable.app/flarey-adhd-and-depression-mood-and-symptoms-tracker/I was recently on the phone with my doctor and she asked me “So when did you last miss your meds?” And I blanked. I had NO idea. A day? A week? Could it have been a month?? It happened all the time! “When was your last cycle?” Uhh... definitely... this year? And then IWed, 14 Oct 2020 12:47:56 GMTJameshttps://bearable.app/our-pricing-and-principles/https://bearable.app/our-pricing-and-principles/Most of Bearable’s features can be used for free and without ads. However, we also have an optional subscription that helps us to maintain and improve the app.Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:30:43 GMTJameshttps://bearable.app/the-origins-of-the-bearable-app/https://bearable.app/the-origins-of-the-bearable-app/Having suffered with my own chronic health conditions, I know all too well the frustration of coming out of an appointment with my doctor or therapist knowing that I hadn't been able to give them a full and clear picture to allow them to make a better assessment of me. This is unsurprisingly a veryTue, 13 Oct 2020 11:30:35 GMTJameshttps://bearable.app/tracking-mental-and-physical-health-together-mood-and-symptoms-tracking-app/https://bearable.app/tracking-mental-and-physical-health-together-mood-and-symptoms-tracking-app/The Mind-body connection Once a theory met with much skepticism, an increase in scientific evidence has made sure there can be no denying the effects the mind has on the body. Our thoughts and feelings have been repeatedly shown to cause physiological and biochemical changes in our body. For example, people suffering with depression areTue, 13 Oct 2020 11:03:35 GMTJames