Sort of long backstory:

I'm 20yo girl, I live at home while I'm in college (online) and I have 2 part time jobs. Last week hurricane Milton hit my town and my parents and I can't live at home for at least 6 months due to damage. We are staying at a family friend's house (this is their 2nd house so they don't live here currently) which is about 5 minutes away from our house. Since we got back into town my parents and I have been going back to my house every day (for most of the day) to demolish and throw away everything we couldn't take with us. Since returning from evacuation my parents haven't left me alone. My mom has been asking me questions about FEMA, insurance, contractors, and making me talk to the majority of people that have come to inspect our house. My dad has been asking for me to help him work on the house, ripping out the floors, the walls, yard cleanup etc. I don't mind helping my parents but I think they forget I'm still a young adult and have no clue what I'm doing.

My question is what are ways that can help me relax/ calm down?

I am an extreme homebody and I love being alone which are two things it seems like I can no longer have. I can't get away from my parents because none of our jobs have reopened yet so I am spending all day every day with them. All of my friends are away at college so I can't just go hang out at a friend's house and all my hobbies/ hobby supplies were destroyed during the hurricane. I keep trying to remind myself that my family is safe, we have a place to stay, and to give my parents some grace because we have never had hurricane damage this bad. I also keep trying to remind myself that this is temporary and things will go back to normal but none of this makes me feel any better. I am running out of ideas on how to relax and I am at a breaking point. I can't seem to get myself to unwind and I need tips or advice on how to relieve my stress and anxiety. TY!!!!!

After a busy day at university or a busy day in general I find it really hard to just relax and watch something like a tv show or read a book. I don’t know why. My mind relieves the entire day and starts thinking about what has to be done the next day or even week even though I am tired and have no desire at that moment to do any of it because I’m so tired physically and mentally.

I can read a book just fine, not really watch a tv show or a movie or anything in general because I just get distracted. I can sleep a bit easier now but sometimes even that is hard at the end of a busy day.

Why is this and how do I just simply relax?

Always looking for more tips on how to relax!

Any substances? Maybe kava or marijuana!?

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Hello everyone! I’m a college student interested in tech and software user experiences. I have also been trying to better manage my mental health and started my journey through the Headspace app. The app’s meditations have taught me skills to help manage my severe anxiety and OCD.

Headspace has helped me so much over the years, and as a giant nerd, I want to learn more about what makes the product so successful. As a side project, I also want to try designing concepts for new features and developing my own ideas.

I am trying to collect data on people’s current or past experiences with the Headspace app so I can better learn. If any of you use Headspace or have in the past, I would really appreciate it if you took the time to fill out this quick survey! It should take under 5 minutes.

Hey everyone,

I’m excited to share what we’ve been working on our new app, Visutate: Relaxing Experiences! Check out our preview video here.

Visutate is designed for the Apple Vision Pro and aims to help you reduce stress in just a few minutes with immersive virtual environments and soothing audio.

Curious about the name? Visutate comes from combining "Visualize" and "Meditate," perfectly capturing our app's essence.

Why Visutate?

• Relax Instantly Anywhere, Anytime: Quickly calm your mind by immersing yourself in nature-inspired virtual worlds, such as underwater adventures, gentle butterfly encounters, soaring with hummingbirds, or tranquil snow scenes.
• Stunning Visuals & Soothing Sounds: Each virtual world features beautiful scenery and calming audio, enhancing your relaxation and creating an immersive experience that soothes your mind and body.
• Guided Breathing Exercises: Follow the wings of a magical butterfly on your palm to guide your breathing, reducing anxiety and promoting mindfulness.
• Mindfulness On-Demand: Think of Visutate as Netflix for immersive wellness, providing a library of interactive, nature-inspired experiences that you can access anytime you need a mental break.

We’re a small team and have been working on Visutate for a long time. We’ve had versions on mobile platforms and Xreal, but this Vision Pro version is the most exciting one yet!

Important: Visutate is normally a subscription-based app, but right now, you can access all premium content for free. We’re offering this temporary free access to gather feedback and make improvements. Enjoy this offer while it lasts!

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Your feedback is super valuable and helps us make Visutate even better. Please complete this feedback form after using the app. If you enjoy it, we’d really appreciate your review!

Thanks for your support and happy relaxing!