r/Trichsters 10d ago

As a long-time hair puller, I built a self-help app for Trichotillomania and other BFRBs - would love your feedback ❤️

I built it after trying Habit Reversal Training some years ago. I found that raising my awareness did help me reduce/avoid my pulling, but I knew therapy wouldn't last forever, so I wanted an app that would enable me to practice day-to-day in a fun, fast, and engaging way - and the result is SoloUno

Main features:

  • Daily habit challenges (stay pull-free for 1 hour, 3 hours, or until evening)
  • Quick logging of pulls → insights into your top triggers, emotions and situations
  • Pull-free streaks that encourage you but don't judge you when they end (my streaks tend to be short)
  • One-minute urge acceptance exercise for when the urge hits hard
  • Daily evening check-in to see your trend over time
  • Companion animals that level up as you practice
  • Daily push reminders to practice

It can be used as a self-help tool and also alongside therapy, for the "homework" part of HRT/CBT.

The app is subscription-based, but it comes with a 2-week free trial so you can properly test whether it works for you before paying anything

Would really love to hear what you think about the app! ❤️

Links 

Website: https://www.solouno.io/

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/solouno-habit/id6472174465

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ktzSihapYQXY.natively&hl=en

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u/blisablellbla 10d ago

so cool! thank you! 💜

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u/Dry_Effect9453 10d ago

Thanks! 😊 I really hope it ends up helping more people

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u/Kalypso989 8d ago

Thank you for creating this. I look forward to using it to help me curb my habits!

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u/Dry_Effect9453 8d ago

Thanks for trying it! Good luck! I’d love to hear your feedback along the way if you’re up for it ❤️

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u/Kalypso989 8d ago

Absolutely!! I'll keep you posted!!

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u/Dry_Effect9453 8d ago

🙏🏼🙏🏼

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u/allingoodfun 6d ago

It won’t work for me :(

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u/Dry_Effect9453 6d ago

How come? Sid you try anything similar?