Breathe with Pip · Free
What to do when you want to text your ex
When you want to text your ex, “I want to contact them” starts a one-minute breathing exercise with Pip before you act.
What Breathe with Pip does
- One tap from the home screen: “I want to contact them”.
- A calm minute of breathing in and out with Pip, with optional sound.
- Then two quick questions: how strong the urge is now, and what you hoped to get from reaching out.
- Next steps: write it out in Unsent, talk to Pip, or go back home.
- Your answers help Pip understand your patterns over time.
How it works
- 1Tap “I want to contact them”.
- 2Breathe with Pip for one minute.
- 3Answer how strong the urge is (or skip).
- 4Write it out, talk it through, or return home.
Questions
What should I do when I want to text my ex?
Pause first. Breathe slowly for a minute, notice what you hope to get from texting, then write the message somewhere it won't be sent. The urge usually passes.
Does breathing really help with urges?
Slow breathing calms the body's stress response and creates space between the urge and the action, which makes it easier not to act on impulse.
Can I try it without the app?
Yes. The home page of silentera.app has a one-minute “Take a breath with Pip” you can do in your browser, no sign-up.
More in Silent Era
No-contact counter
A no contact tracker that counts every day since you last contacted your ex, even on days you don't open the app.
Unsent
Unsent is a private place to write everything you want to say to your ex. It's saved privately, never sent.
Talk to Pip
Talk to Pip is a gentle AI companion you can message any time, day or night, who remembers what you've shared.
Silent Era is a self-help companion, not therapy. If you are in crisis, contact local emergency services or a crisis line.