Finally, people who truly understand.
The anonymous community app for people with chronic or mental health conditions. Write what you are thinking about – and read replies from people who know how it feels.
connect and get better is an anonymous, moderated community app for people with health challenges, for example chronic or mental health conditions. In communities for different topic areas, you write posts and comments and talk with people who know how it feels. It is a place to talk with people who have similar experiences. It is not therapy and not medical advice. The app is free and available in 29 European countries, in German, English and Portuguese. You can use it on iOS, Android or in the browser.
See how it looks
What you do there
Write anonymously
You tell your community what you are thinking about. No name, at your own pace.
Talk with others
Other people who know something similar can reply to you. You do not have to explain everything.
Breathe when it gets too much
When a moment feels overwhelming, you open a mindfulness exercise. It guides you step by step.
Why it is different
Anonymous
You decide who you are. No name, no shame, no fear.
Moderated
New posts and comments are checked automatically. Moderators review content and approve it.
Real people, not AI
You talk with real people. AI only helps with moderation, never with emotional support.
No medical advice
This is about talking with people, not about therapy. For medical questions, please speak to a doctor.
Who is the app for?
For everyone with a chronic or mental health condition. Every condition gets its own community. While we are still small, we start with communities for broader topic areas. With more people, they become more specific.
- and more
Is your topic missing? You can request it in the app.
Get started in 3 steps
- Download the app or open it in your browser
- Create your profile. It is free, anonymous and takes about 2 minutes
- Choose your community, read posts, write or comment
Get the app or open it in your browser
Questions and answers
Does it cost anything?
No. The app is free to use. It is supported by ads. With Premium, you can remove the ads.
Am I really anonymous?
Yes. Other people do not see any name from you. Please do not share personal details in your posts. You can read more in our privacy policy.
Is this therapy?
No. connect and get better is a place to talk with people who have similar experiences. It does not give medical advice and it does not replace a doctor or therapist.
Who moderates?
New posts and comments are checked automatically. Moderators review content and approve it. AI is only used for moderation, never for emotional support.
In which countries and languages can I use it?
The app is available in 29 European countries, on iOS, on Android and in your browser. You can use it in German, English and Portuguese.
Can I give feedback or ask for something new?
Yes, please do. The app is made for people who live with health challenges. We read every piece of feedback, and we build what the community wants. Write to us on our feedback page.
Go to the feedback page →You do not have to carry it alone. When you are ready, you are welcome.