Calm Urge: Self Harm Tracker for iPhone

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Calm Urge is a free iPhone lifestyle app in the health & fitness category built to help people manage impulses to self-harm. It’s designed to help users notice emotional patterns, build coping routines, and access quick soothing options when they need them.

Core capabilities

• Emergency contacts can be stored so users can reach out to support quickly.
• A private passcode option protects sensitive entries and keeps data secure.
• A “message card” feature lets users communicate how they feel without speaking.
• Daily mood logs help identify patterns and inform better coping strategies.
• Tools to pinpoint common triggers support long-term emotional awareness.

Built-in ways to soothe and distract

• Drawing tools for sketching or doodling when you need a hands-on focus.
• Recordings and sounds that mimic musical instruments to calm the mind.
• Tibetan bowl tones and similar ambient audio for grounding and relaxation.
• Guided breathing exercises to reduce immediate stress and restore balance.

Safety and privacy features

The app emphasizes confidentiality: users can lock the app with a passcode and keep a private journal of feelings. Contact information for trusted people can be added so help is available when required, and the communication card provides a low-barrier way to express distress.

Alternative to consider

If you’d like another no-cost option, ViHealth is a free alternative worth exploring.