Flowy questions
Straight answers about Flowy. Prefer a walkthrough? Browse the how-to guides.
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What is Flowy?
Flowy is an iOS vent journal in development. You speak or type short entries, track mood, and review weekly patterns in a private space.
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Is Flowy on the App Store yet?
Flowy is waitlist-only before launch. Join the waitlist on the Flowy landing page for release updates.
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Is Flowy therapy or mental health treatment?
No. Flowy is a private journal, not therapy and not a crisis service. If you are in danger or thinking about self-harm, contact local emergency services or visit https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/ for crisis resources.
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How private is a vent journal on iPhone?
Flowy is designed for private entries with Face ID or device passcode protection so casual phone sharing does not expose your journal.
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What is an evening mood check-in?
A short end-of-day prompt where you name mood, stress, or wins in a minute or two. It closes the day without a long writing session.
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Does Flowy show weekly mood charts?
Yes. Weekly charts summarize check-ins so you spot patterns like low Sundays or high-stress work weeks.
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Does Flowy use AI?
Flowy may offer AI prompts or reflections. AI journaling is support writing, not a clinician and not emergency care.
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Can Flowy replace talking to a therapist?
No. Journaling complements professional care. It does not replace licensed therapy, medication management, or crisis lines.
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Where do I download Flowy?
Join the waitlist on the Flowy landing page. App Store download links go live there at launch.
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Does Flowy help build journaling streaks?
Streaks reward showing up with small daily entries. They are optional motivation, not a score of mental health.
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Should I check in if the day felt neutral?
Yes. Neutral days help charts show what normal looks like for you.
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What if I fall asleep before the alarm?
Log a morning note instead and return to evenings when you can.
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Should I name people in vent entries?
Use first names or roles if it helps you think. Remember backups if privacy is sensitive.
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Can venting replace a hard conversation?
Sometimes it clears enough heat to talk calmly later. It does not replace honest dialogue when safety allows.
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Does Face ID work with masks or sunglasses?
Device settings vary. Test your setup so failed unlocks do not push you to disable protection.
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What if someone demands my phone unlocked?
Physical safety comes first. Journal privacy is important but not worth unsafe confrontation.
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Do I need perfect daily logs for charts?
No. Partial weeks still trend over months.
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Can AI summarize my weekly mood?
Some apps offer summaries. Treat them as prompts for reflection, not diagnoses.
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Can AI replace weekly therapy homework?
It can mimic prompt style but not the relationship or clinical duty of a therapist.
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Should teens use AI journals alone?
Parents and clinicians should set guardrails. Crisis resources must stay visible.
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How long until a streak feels automatic?
Many people feel rhythm around three weeks of the same cue.
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Should I backfill missed days?
Usually no. Forward logs stay truer to memory.