panic.btn vs Understand OCD

STOP THE SPIRAL IN SECONDS. When a panic attack hits, you don't have time to navigate complex menus or watch a 10-minute meditation. You need a rescue tool that works now. panic.btn is a "digital first aid kit" built by Eric (Franz) Richers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and addiction specialist. It is specifically designed to provide immediate physiological intervention when your nervous system is overwhelmed. WHY PANIC.BTN? Unlike "zen" lifestyle apps, panic.btn focuses on the science of the "Physiological Sigh" and grounding techniques used in clinical therapy to lower your heart rate and cortisol levels instantly. KEY FEATURES: The Rescue Button: One tap launches a guided grounding sequence. Clinical Breathing Tools: 4-7-8, Box Breathing, and Vagus Nerve resets. Haptic Feedback: Feel the rhythm of the breath—perfect for public situations where you can't use audio. LPC-Verified Content: Every exercise is rooted in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and physiological science. Privacy First: No data leaves your device. No sign-ups. No subscriptions. FROM THE FOUNDER: "I built this app for my clients to use between sessions. In a moment of crisis, you don't need a coach—you need a tool. panic.btn is that tool." — Eric Richers, LPC, MA, CADC III. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

The OCD Course Understand OCD and learn a new way to respond to intrusive thoughts. The OCD Course is a structured learning program designed to help you understand how obsessive–compulsive disorder works and why intrusive thoughts feel so powerful. Through short, simple lessons, you’ll learn how the OCD cycle forms and how changing your response to thoughts can help reduce its grip. What you’ll learn: • Why intrusive thoughts happen • How the OCD cycle keeps repeating • A healthier way to respond to difficult thoughts • Mindfulness and acceptance skills • How to build a calmer relationship with your mind Designed especially for people experiencing intrusive thoughts and mental OCD. For educational and self-help purposes only. Not a replacement for professional care. Terms: https://next-stack.app/terms Privacy: https://next-stack.app/privacy