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Best Chronic Illness Apps 2026

We compared 6 chronic illness apps on features, price, privacy, and evidence to find the best for multiple conditions, pacing, records, and caregivers.

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.

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.

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.

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!

SAD & Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more likely to affect women, people of colour, and people with mental health conditions such as Depression & Bipolar II

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.

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 care

Time in Nature and Depression

View ratings, reviews and recommendations of Time in Nature for Depression sourced from thousands of people managing their Depression with the Bearable App.

Impact of Pacing on CFS

View crowd-sourced Ratings, Reviews and Recommendations of Pacing for CFS (Chronic Fatigue). From thousands of people managing ME/CFS with the Bearable App.

Impact of Meditation on Anxiety

View crowd-sourced Ratings, Reviews and Recommendations about the impact of Meditation on Anxiety. From thousands of people managing Anxiety Disorders.

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.

Bearable vs. Careclinic [app review]

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.

How Bearable Can Help With Anxiety [interview]

Bearable founder James spoke with the DLC Anxiety Live Podcast about how the Bearable app can help people with anxiety and chronic illness.

699 journal prompts for chronic health issues

Over 600 journal prompts for people living with chronic illness, anxiety, depression and more, grouped by theme to help you start writing.

The 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.

Signs of anxiousness vs. anxiety

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.

How to stop anxiety right now for anxiety attacks

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 grounding

Choosing the best medication app in 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.

Choosing the best pain app in 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.

Choosing the best mental health app in 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 important

Choosing the best symptom tracker in 2024

Paper, spreadsheet or app? How to choose a symptom tracker that fits your condition, and what to look for if you manage more than one.

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?

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.

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.

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.

The top 6 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.

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?

Caffeine and anxiety: what’s the connection?

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.

Lessons from a two year sleep experiment.

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.

The 7 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.

Mental Health, Chronic Illness & Control

Chronic illness takes away control, and that loss is its own mental health burden. On self-management and getting some of that control back.

Can HICT improve my body image and mental health? Jesse tried the 7 minute workout to find out.

Can a seven-minute workout improve body image and mental health? Jesse did one daily for a week and tracked his mood and how he felt about himself.

Can a SAD Lamp help with Mood & Depression? Jesse used one for a week to find out!

Can a SAD lamp help with low mood and depression? Jesse used one for a week and tracked what changed, and how the lamps are meant to work.

Can getting more exercise help your insomnia? Jesse walked 10,000 steps a day to find out.

Can walking more help you sleep? Jesse walked 10,000 steps a day for a week and tracked the effect on his insomnia and energy levels.

Can Writing A Journal Improve Your Health? Jesse Kept A Diary For A Week To Find Out.

Can journaling improve your health? Jesse kept a diary for a week and tracked the effect, plus what the research says about why it might work.

Can CBT help with anxiety and depression? Jesse tried CBT for a week to find out!

Does CBT help anxiety and depression? Jesse tried a session a day for a week and tracked what happened to his symptoms.

Can CBD help with Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia? Jesse tried CBD for a week to find out!

Does CBD help anxiety, depression or insomnia? Jesse took it daily for a week and tracked what changed in his symptoms, and what did not.

Can A Sugar-Free Diet Improve Your Health? Jesse Quit Sugar To Find Out.

Does cutting sugar actually change how you feel? Jesse quit refined sugar for a week and tracked the effect on his mood, energy and symptoms.

Can Quitting Social Media Improve Your Health? Jesse Left Social Media For A Week To Find Out.

Is social media bad for your health? Jesse quit for a week and tracked his mood, sleep and anxiety, alongside what the research actually says.

Can cold showers improve your health? Jesse took a cold shower every day to find out!

Are cold showers actually good for you? What the research shows, plus what seven days of them did to one person's mood, sleep and energy.

Who really makes you happiest? How to track your Social Life and Mood to get useful insights

How to track your mood alongside who you spend time with, so you can see which relationships lift you and which drain you. A step-by-step method.

Can meditation help with anxiety? Jesse tracked his meditation every day to find out.

Does meditation help anxiety? Jesse meditated every day for a week and tracked what it did to his anxiety symptoms and his sleep.

How does caffeine affect your anxiety? Jesse quit coffee for a week to find out!

Does caffeine make anxiety worse? Jesse quit coffee for a week and tracked what happened to his anxiety symptoms and his sleep.

Diagnosing and treating chronic conditions with Dr Johannes Driessen

A doctor on why chronic conditions are hard to diagnose in a 10-minute appointment, and what patients can bring to make those minutes count.

Why Subscribe To Bearable Premium?

What Bearable Premium adds: average mood and symptom views for planning bad days, symptom trigger tracking, and what is affecting your sleep.

Bearable vs Daylio, which one should you choose?

Bearable or Daylio? A side-by-side look at features and insights from someone who has used both, to help you pick the right mood tracker.

Colleen (Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia)

Colleen was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder at 17. Thirteen years on, how she tracks delusions, paranoia and mood changes.

Michelle (BPD and Depression)

Michelle, 28, lives with borderline personality disorder and depression. How she tracks the daily swings that make relationships hardest to manage.

Flarey (ADHD and Depression)

Flarey could not tell their doctor when they last missed their meds. How tracking ADHD and depression medication changed those appointments.

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