ILTY for Anxiety
When your mind won't stop racing. When worry takes over. When you need to talk through what's scaring you at 2am. ILTY is here.
In crisis? Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and 24/7.
When Anxiety Won't Let Go
You know the feeling. The chest tightness that won't ease. The thoughts that loop endlessly. The dread that something bad is coming, even when you can't name what.
Maybe it's the meeting tomorrow. Maybe it's a relationship that feels uncertain. Maybe it's nothing specific at all—just a pervasive sense that things aren't okay and won't be okay.
Traditional solutions often fall short. Meditation apps tell you to breathe, but your mind keeps racing. Friends say "don't worry," but that doesn't help. Therapy is weekly, not 2am.
ILTY fills the gap. Real conversation when you need it. Someone to help you think through the worry, not dismiss it.
How ILTY Helps
Available at 2am
Anxiety doesn't keep business hours. ILTY is there when you're lying awake at night, when panic hits on the weekend, whenever you need support.
No Judgment
Share your irrational fears, embarrassing worries, catastrophic thoughts. ILTY doesn't judge—it helps you examine them.
Break the Spiral
Rumination feeds on itself. Talking through anxious thoughts with someone (even an AI someone) can interrupt the loop.
Challenge Distortions
Anxiety distorts thinking. ILTY helps you question catastrophic assumptions and see situations more clearly.
Actionable Steps
Every conversation ends with something concrete you can do—not vague advice to 'think positive.'
Multiple Approaches
Sometimes you need gentle validation. Sometimes you need a reality check. Different companions for different moments.
What Conversations Look Like
ILTY isn't scripted. Here's the kind of support you can expect:
“I have this presentation tomorrow and I can't stop thinking about everything that could go wrong. I know I'm probably catastrophizing but I can't stop.”
That's anxiety doing its job—trying to prepare you for threat by running worst-case scenarios. Let's look at this together. What specifically feels most scary about tomorrow?
“I don't even know why I'm anxious. Everything is objectively fine but I feel like something terrible is about to happen.”
Free-floating anxiety is especially frustrating because there's nothing to "solve." Your nervous system is activated, but there's no clear threat to address. Tell me more about what this feels like in your body right now.
Important: What ILTY Isn't
- • Not a replacement for therapy. If you have a diagnosed condition, professional treatment is important.
- • Not crisis support. If you're in crisis, please contact 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or your local emergency services.
- • Not medical advice. ILTY doesn't diagnose conditions or recommend medications.
ILTY is support for everyday challenges—the worry, the rumination, the difficult moments. For clinical conditions, it works best alongside professional care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ILTY treat my anxiety disorder?
ILTY is not a treatment for anxiety disorders and doesn't replace professional therapy or medication. It's a support tool for processing everyday anxious thoughts and feelings. If you have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, ILTY works best as a supplement to professional treatment.
How is ILTY different from other anxiety apps?
Most anxiety apps offer meditation or scripted CBT exercises. ILTY offers real conversation—you talk about what you're actually anxious about, and get responses specific to your situation. It's not a one-size-fits-all program.
Will ILTY tell me to 'just relax'?
No. We built ILTY specifically because we were tired of toxic positivity and dismissive advice. ILTY acknowledges that anxiety is real and difficult, then helps you work through it practically.
Related Resources
Score yourself on the clinical anxiety scale clinicians use (0-21 scale, 2 min)
Everything you need to understand anxiety
Managing nighttime anxiety
Understanding the difference
Compare AI approaches to anxiety support
When anxiety strikes at 2am
When 'staying informed' is actually managing anxiety
Compulsive scrolling as anxiety self-medication
Ready to Talk Through It?
ILTY is a free download on iOS with a 7-day trial, then a subscription. When you need support, start a conversation and see if it helps.
This page is informational and not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For diagnosis or treatment of anxiety, consult a qualified mental health professional. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7.