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I Tracked My Mood for 90 Days. Here's What Actually Worked.

Spoiler: It wasn't the app with the prettiest charts. A real journey from confusion to clarity.

"I had 47 days of data. Zero insights. And I was more confused than ever."

Day 47 of mood tracking: I marked myself 'anxious' again. Just like yesterday. And the day before. My tracking app showed me a sad face emoji. Thanks, I guess? I had 47 days of data. Zero insights. And I was more confused than ever.

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Reduced anxious days from 18/30 to 4/30 in just 2 months

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Finally understood why bad days happened - before they hit

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Discovered patterns that changed everything

The Breaking Point

Let me paint you a picture: It's 2 AM. I'm lying awake, heart racing, wondering why I feel like this AGAIN. I open my mood tracking app. I dutifully tap "Anxious." I add a note: "Can't sleep. Feel terrible."

The app gives me a sad face emoji.

Thanks. Super helpful.

What I Was Seeing

"You're anxious a lot" Just data. No answers.

What I Needed to Know

"You're anxious every time you get <6 hours sleep AND you're in the last week of your cycle AND you haven't talked to friends in 3+ days" Actionable insights.

The Breakthrough

Then I tried something different.

Week 1: I started tracking 4 things instead of just mood:

  • 🧠How I felt (the signal)
  • 💤How I slept (the foundation)
  • 🌸Where I was in my cycle (the rhythm)
  • 👥Who I spent time with (the mirror)

Week 2: I saw my first pattern.

Week 3: I couldn't unsee them.

The Four Connections That Changed Everything

💤

Sleep Connection

My sleep patterns revealed everything

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My Discovery:

Less than 6 hours = 85% chance of anxiety. With 7-8 hours? I was unstoppable. Now I protect my sleep like it's my job.

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Cycle Connection

My monthly patterns finally made sense

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My Discovery:

Days 23-28 meant emotional chaos every month. Now I see it coming 2 days before. I prep. I'm gentle with myself. It doesn't blindside me anymore.

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Relationship Connection

Not all friendships are equal

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My Discovery:

After Jake? My mood tanked. After Emma? I felt lighter for days. I set better boundaries and prioritized people who lift me up.

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Mood Connection

My anxiety had a formula

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My Discovery:

Poor sleep + late cycle + social isolation = guaranteed bad day. Now I can predict and prevent them. Like actual magic.

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The Real Data

My First 30 Days

  • 18 anxious days out of 30
  • 8 good days out of 30
  • Felt lost and confused

My Last 30 Days

  • 4 anxious days out of 30
  • 22 good days out of 30
  • Finally have answers

What changed? I knew when anxiety was coming and what to do about it.

What Makes This Different

Other Mood Apps

  • Track your mood
  • Show you pretty charts
  • Leave you wondering why

My Bad Day

  • Tracks mood + sleep + cycle + relationships
  • Shows you WHY patterns happen
  • Gives you actual answers

It's not just tracking. It's understanding.

The Aha Moments

Week 1:

"Wait... my bad days are always after I see Jake?"

Week 3:

"Oh. My period starts in 2 days. That's why I'm crying at dog videos."

Week 8:

"I can predict my bad days now. This feels like a superpower."

Week 12:

"I haven't felt that crushing anxiety in a month. Because I finally know what triggers it."

What You Actually Get

  • Track mood, sleep, cycle, and relationships in one place
  • AI connects the dots and shows you patterns
  • Predict when bad days are coming (before they hit)
  • Understand which people energize vs. drain you
  • Journal with AI that summarizes your emotions
  • Your data stays private and secure - never sold

Ready to See Your Patterns?

Join over 1,000 people who discovered what's really affecting their mood this month.

Download My Bad Day

🔒 Free to download • ✓ No credit card needed • ❌ Your data stays yours

Because when you understand your emotions, you can work with them instead of against them.

Download My Bad Day and discover your patterns. Your emotions are trying to tell you something. We'll help you listen.