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Ease your overthinking

Ease your overthinking

in Just 1 Minute.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck?

Unstress gives you a private, judgment-free space to vent—

with guided journaling prompts and an empathetic AI companion to help you stop overthinking, restore calm, and regain control.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck?

Unstress gives you a private, judgment-free space to vent—

with guided journaling prompts and an empathetic AI companion

to help you stop overthinking, restore calm, and regain control.

No spam. No tracking. Private by design.

No spam. No tracking. Private by design.

Effortless journaling

“Unstress helped me clear out mental clutter I didn't even know I was carrying. I feel lighter, and way less anxious.”

livbennett94

privacy first

End-to-end encryption

Automatic data deletion

No third-party tracking

privacy first

End-to-end encryption

Automatic data deletion

No third-party tracking

Backed by Science

Backed by Science

Backed by Science

Modern psychological research confirms that expressive writing

- letting thoughts flow freely without judgment or editing - offers profound mental health benefits.

Known as freeform emotional disclosure, this technique has consistently shown to help:

Modern psychological research confirms that expressive writing

- letting thoughts flow freely without judgment or editing - offers profound mental health benefits.

Known as freeform emotional disclosure, this technique has consistently shown to help:

Modern psychological research confirms that expressive writing

- letting thoughts flow freely without judgment or editing - offers profound mental health benefits. Known as freeform emotional disclosure, this technique has consistently shown to help:

Reduce Anxiety

Relieve stress and anxiety through emotional release

Gain Insight

Gain deeper emotional insight by surfacing hidden thoughts

Gain Focus

Boost cognitive clarity by structuring scattered thoughts

Identify Blind Spots

Unlock personal growth by identifying blind spots and hidden patterns

Become Resilient

Build resilience through consistent practice and emotional processing

Improve Sleep

Calm racing thoughts and ease mental tension, helping you fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper, more restorative rest.

read the studies

read the studies

How it Works

How it Works

How it Works

01

Pick Duration & Prompt

Select from personalized guided journaling prompts and choose your time limit—1 to 5 minutes.


Short enough to stay honest, avoid overthinking, and clearly express yourself.

Select from personalized guided journaling prompts and choose your time limit—1 to 5 minutes. Short enough to stay honest, avoid overthinking, and clearly express yourself.

02

Speak or Write Freely

Express yourself freely, openly, and authentically—no edits, no filters, no censoring.


This is your private space for Stream-of-Consciousness journaling, releasing emotional tension and discovering hidden insights.

Express yourself freely, openly, and authentically—no edits, no filters, no censoring.

This is your private space for Stream-of-Consciousness journaling, releasing emotional tension and discovering hidden insights.

03

Reflect with AI

Your empathetic AI gently analyzes your journaling, helping you understand emotional and cognitive patterns, and guiding you toward clarity, calm, and meaningful personal growth.

Finally, a Space to Be Fully You.

Finally, a Space to Be Fully You.

No overthinking. No editing. Just honest expression.

No overthinking. No editing. Just honest expression.

Everywhere else, you're filtering, holding back, or second-guessing yourself. Not here.

Unstress empowers you to discover deeper emotional truths by venting freely, without hesitation or judgment.

In just minutes, you'll feel lighter, clearer, and more yourself—backed by decades of scientific research.

Everywhere else, you're filtering, holding back, or second-guessing yourself. Not here.

Unstress empowers you to discover deeper emotional truths by venting freely, without hesitation or judgment.

In just minutes, you'll feel lighter, clearer, and more yourself—backed by decades of scientific research.

Everywhere else, you're filtering, holding back, or second-guessing yourself. Not here.

Unstress empowers you to discover deeper emotional truths by venting freely, without hesitation or judgment.


In just minutes, you'll feel lighter, clearer, and more yourself—backed by decades of scientific research.

Personalized

Tailored specifically for you.

Receive thoughtful journaling prompts uniquely crafted to help you gently overcome anxiety, stop overthinking, and find lasting clarity.

Receive thoughtful journaling prompts uniquely crafted to help you gently overcome anxiety, stop overthinking, and find lasting clarity.

Private & Secure

Your thoughts are yours alone.

Unstress provides a completely private, secure, and encrypted space. Write without fear of judgment or exposure—ever.

Unstress provides a completely private, secure, and encrypted space. Write without fear of judgment or exposure—ever.

Backed by Science

Journaling proven by decades of research.

Based on proven expressive writing techniques clinically shown to reduce anxiety, enhance emotional resilience, and boost mental clarity.

Based on proven expressive writing techniques clinically shown to reduce anxiety, enhance emotional resilience, and boost mental clarity.

Join 1,000+ Calmer Minds

Join 1,000+ Calmer Minds

“I always resisted journaling because I felt pressured to write something meaningful. With this, I just start writing whatever’s on my mind—no pressure, no rules. It’s finally effortless to keep a journaling habit.”

livbennett94

“Unstress quickly became my favorite nightly ritual. Those few minutes before bed clear my head, quiet my mind, and set me up for a restful sleep. Honestly, it’s something I didn’t know I needed until I had it.”

mvarra1228

“Helped me clearly see emotional patterns and behaviors I was completely blind to before. It’s like finally having a mirror for my thoughts—gentle, insightful, and genuinely helpful.”

sophiem

“Made me realize some unhealthy patterns in my relationship I hadn’t noticed. Just writing honestly each day helped me understand my emotions better and improved how I communicate with my girlfriend.”

alexgrey114

“I've tried journaling before, but this feels different. I genuinely look forward to it every day—it’s like a private conversation with myself.”

matthewj89

“I thought journaling had to be complicated or time-consuming. Now it’s just an easy, rewarding habit that fits seamlessly into my day.”

emi_wu

“I never imagined an app could feel empathetic, but Unstress genuinely does. I always feel understood, supported, and lighter after a session.”

jesshr

"I noticed I’ve been handling stress way better. The reflections give me new perspectives I didn’t have before.”

artin19

“Unstress helped me clear out mental clutter I didn't even know I was carrying. I’m sleeping better, feeling lighter, and way less anxious.”

ryansto08

Always Safe. Always Private.

Your thoughts remain encrypted and confidential—just between you and your empathetic AI.

Privacy & Security

  • End-to-end encryption for all journal entries

  • Local-first processing with encrypted cloud backup

  • Automatic data deletion after 30 days

  • No third-party tracking or analytics

Your Data Rights

  • Export your data anytime

  • Delete your account instantly

  • Control data retention periods

  • Choose what's saved vs. temporary

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Stop repressing

Stop repressing

Start unstressing.

Start unstressing.

Start unstressing.

No spam. No tracking. Private by design.

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