Bapum: Calm, Focus & Sleep app analytics for September 16

A heartbeat to hold onto. The Bapum method supports the regulation of your nervous system and your emotions through a gentle physical heartbeat. The heartbeat is felt on the skin, so it needs no screen, no sound and no attention. We help ease anxiety, a scattered mind and restless nights. No screens. No noise. Just calm. VALUES Bapum is free. There are no ads, no registration and we do not collect personal data about you. TESTIMONIALS These are personal experiences, not measured results. Everyone responds differently. "I generally struggle with a lot of anxiety, unfortunately, and when a situation comes up, the techniques I've learned are hard to recall. This weekend I used Bapum for the first time 'for real', and within a few minutes it calmed me down so much that I actually dozed off a little." "I had a blood draw this morning, which I unfortunately handle badly... On the way to the clinic and while waiting, the phone buzzed in my hand almost the whole time in Bapum's rhythm, and I felt I really was calmer than on previous occasions." "I really like Bapum! Its main psychological effect is that it supports you, it guides you toward taking care of yourself. It brings you into the present... This doesn't take you outward, it turns you inward." MECHANISM Our nervous system primarily responds to rhythms (Buzsáki and Draguhn, 2004). Bapum is built on the principle of tactile (touch-based) entrainment: the gentle physical pulse felt on your skin invites you to slow down. You can attune to this pulse and slow down with it. EFFECT Controlled studies indicate that a slow, heartbeat-like tactile stimulus can reduce the measured physiological stress response and the feeling of anxiety in acute stress (Azevedo and colleagues, 2017). For this purpose, touch is a less disruptive channel than sound or vision (Choi and Ishii, 2020). These studies were conducted with other devices, not with Bapum. They support the principle behind the method, not Bapum's own effectiveness. SITUATIONS Anxiety – When your thoughts race and you need an immediate physical anchor to calm down. The heartbeat helps bring your attention back from the spinning internal movie to the present moment and your body. Scattered mind – When you find it hard to focus on a single task or your thoughts have scattered. The monotonous, constant stimulus provides a low-stimulus but stable hold, one you can return to anytime during work or study. Restless nights – When your mind is racing before sleep and you cannot find peace. The slow, steady pulsing provides an anchor for falling asleep and helps you settle. PRACTICES Hand – Hold it in your palm and focus on the physical pulse. This is the most direct way to quick relief. Chest – While lying down, place it on your chest so you can feel the physical pulse as directly as possible. It can help slow your breathing and let you relax more deeply. Pocket – Slip it into your pocket for calming on the go or among people. The physical pulse provides an invisible sense of security in everyday situations. Mattress – Place it next to you on the bed, so the mattress carries the pulse to your body and helps you tune into sleep and rest. SAFETY Bapum is not a medical device but a well-being method. Medical condition – Consult your doctor before use if you have a pacemaker, heart disease, epilepsy, or take psychiatric medicine. Personal sensitivity – If the pulse at any point causes discomfort, dizziness or increased anxiety, stop using it immediately. IMPORTANT Bapum requires an iPhone with a Taptic Engine. Not compatible with iPad. Let's find your calm together.