If you want to understand why you're stuck (not just what you do), keep reading.
That thing you keep doing? That's a pattern. It usually goes: something happens (trigger) → you think something → you feel something → you do something. Most of us never map it out, so it stays invisible.
A loop is when the last step creates more of the first step. You avoid the task → deadline gets closer → more pressure → more avoidance. The thing you do to cope makes the problem worse. That's why it feels impossible to stop.
Once you see your loop, you try small interruptions. Not generic advice—YOUR experiments. "What if I work for 5 minutes when I feel the avoidance urge?" You track what works in your actual life. Morning vs evening. Alone vs with people. You find what works for you, not what works in theory.
You know what you're doing. You just can't stop doing it.
There's a gap between what you know and what you actually do. Understanding hasn't helped you change.
Your coping mechanism is the problem
The thing you do to feel better makes it worse. Your anxiety spirals. Your avoidance creates pressure. You're stuck in a loop and you know it.
You want to understand the mechanics, not just change the behavior
Habit trackers feel shallow. You don't just want to "do better"—you want to understand why this keeps happening.
You think in pictures, not paragraphs
Seeing connections helps you understand. Mind maps click. Long articles don't. You might have ADHD or just learn better visually.
You want to be told what to do
Unloop asks questions. It doesn't give answers. If you want expert advice or a step-by-step program, this isn't it.
You want this solved quickly
Breaking patterns takes weeks of experimentation. If you're looking for a weekend fix, you'll be frustrated.
Journaling already works for you
Unloop is structured and visual. If free-form writing gets you where you need to go, keep doing that.
You need clinical support
This is a self-exploration tool, not therapy. If you're in crisis or dealing with severe mental health issues, work with a professional.