ILTY for PTSD & Trauma
When the past won't stay in the past. When triggers catch you off guard. When you need to ground yourself at 3am. ILTY is here.
In crisis? Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and 24/7.
When Trauma Runs the Show
Trauma doesn't stay neatly in the past. It shows up in your body—the sudden racing heart, the hypervigilance, the flinch at a loud noise. It shows up in your mind—flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts that hijack your day.
Maybe you've been through something big and identifiable. Maybe it's accumulated over years—smaller wounds that never healed. Either way, your nervous system is stuck in survival mode, scanning for threats that aren't there anymore.
Traditional support has gaps. Therapy is weekly, not 2am when the nightmare wakes you. Friends don't know what to say. 'Just move on' isn't how trauma works—your brain literally processes threat differently now.
ILTY fills the gap between sessions. A place to ground yourself, process what just surfaced, and regain stability. Not trauma therapy—a companion alongside it.
How ILTY Helps
Grounding When Triggered
When a trigger hits, ILTY helps you ground in the present. Sensory awareness, breathing techniques, reality-testing—right when you need them.
Process Without Pressure
No timeline. No pressure to 'get over it.' ILTY lets you process at your own pace without the weight of another person's reactions.
Between-Session Support
Trauma therapy stirs things up. ILTY helps you stabilize between sessions when difficult material surfaces unexpectedly.
Nighttime Support
Nightmares and flashbacks don't keep business hours. ILTY is available at 3am when you wake up disoriented and need to reground.
No Retelling Required
You don't have to explain your whole story. Talk about what you're feeling right now. ILTY responds to the present moment.
Multiple Approaches
Sometimes you need calm stability. Sometimes you need someone to help you think clearly. Different companions for different moments.
What Conversations Look Like
ILTY isn't scripted. Here's the kind of support you can expect:
“I just got triggered by something stupid and now I can't stop shaking. I know I'm safe but my body won't believe it.”
Your body is doing exactly what it learned to do—protecting you. The shaking is your nervous system discharging energy. You're safe right now. Can you tell me five things you can see around you?
“I had another nightmare. Same one. I'm so tired of this. It's been years.”
Recurring nightmares are your brain trying to process something it hasn't been able to file away yet. That's not weakness—it's an unfinished process. How are you feeling right now, in your body?
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 PTSD?
No. ILTY is not a treatment for PTSD and doesn't replace trauma-focused therapy like EMDR or CPT. It's a support tool for grounding, processing day-to-day triggers, and stabilizing between therapy sessions. If you have PTSD, ILTY works best alongside professional treatment.
Will talking to ILTY make my trauma worse?
ILTY focuses on present-moment support and grounding, not deep trauma processing. It won't push you to revisit traumatic memories. If you're feeling overwhelmed, ILTY helps you stabilize rather than dig deeper.
How is ILTY different from a crisis line?
Crisis lines are for immediate safety concerns. ILTY is for ongoing support—processing triggers, managing hypervigilance, grounding after flashbacks. If you're in crisis, call 988.
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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 ptsd & trauma, consult a qualified mental health professional. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7.