AnxietyReady

Calm, practical help for worry and racing thoughts, one small step at a time.

What it is

AnxietyReady is a quiet toolkit for people who feel anxious and want something they can use right now. It teaches simple calming skills, helps you find low-cost professional help, and helps you prepare for the conversations that matter.

Meet Mia, the AnxietyReady Specialist. Ask Mia a question in your own words and get an answer in plain language, in text for free and by voice for members. Everything on the page can be read in about 30 languages.

What you can research here

• The lowest-cost ways to see a licensed counselor for your situation
• Quick calming skills that take a minute or less
• What anxiety is, and when it's time to get professional help
• Questions to bring to a doctor visit
• How to support someone you love who struggles with anxiety
• Whether a paid calm app is worth it for you

Free tools, ready to use

• Crisis & Support Numbers— always free.
• Find Affordable CounselingPick your situation.
• Do I Need a Calm App?Four quick questions.
• Calm in 60 SecondsWhat's happening right now?
• Breathing PacerFollow the circle.
• 5-4-3-2-1 GroundingUse your five senses to bring your mind back to right here.
• Tense & ReleaseTense each muscle group for about 5 seconds, then let it go for 10.
• Thought CheckWrite down the worried thought, look at it like a fair judge, and find a more balanced way to see it.
• Worry TimeGive worry an appointment.
• Calm CardsDraw a card for one small thing to try.
• Anxiety in Plain EnglishWhat anxiety is, what it does to your body, and when it's more than everyday worry.
• When to Get HelpCheck anything that's true for you.
• Doctor Visit Question ListFill in what you can.

Members get even more

Members unlock a deeper set of tools, and a personal file you can save and bring back any time. A few of them:

• My Calm Kit
• My Personal Calm Plan
• Pattern Journal
• Courage Ladder
• Appointment Binder
• Worry Workbook — 8 Weeks
• Problem-Solving Worksheet
• Two-Week Sleep Reset
• Gentle Check-Ins
• Guided Audio Library

What you can achieve

• Calm yourself in the moment with breathing, grounding and release exercises
• Find affordable counseling you might not have known about
• Build a personal calm plan and a sleep-friendly evening routine
• Walk into appointments prepared and say what you need to say

AnxietyReady offers general information and self-help tools. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you are in crisis, contact local emergency services or a crisis line.