We know what it feels like when your body's exhausted, your nervous system's overwhelmed, and even the things that once brought you joy feel out of reach. We know because we've been there. And we also know how important it is to find small moments of comfort just to get through the day.
At LymeBrave Foundation, we’re focused on gentle, accessible support systems that offer ease and comfort for the mind, body, and spirit—resources that are simple to use and available right in your hand on days when life with Lyme feels overwhelming and illness hits hardest. That's why we created LymeBrave's Comfort Corner.
This is a space where you can rest your mind and reset your nervous system. From playlists featuring uplifting music medicine or anthems for encouragement to supportive apps and cozy games to coloring pages to remind you how brave you are, we'll help you get through the harder days one moment at a time.
Music is a powerful healer, as uplifting melodies and meaningful lyrics can offer comfort, encouragement, and small moments of emotional relief. Music is universal, helping us feel seen and less alone.
LymeBrave's playlist, Stronger Than Lyme, was created as a simple way to reconnect with hope while navigating ongoing challenges. Let these songs remind you of your resilience and strength that can still be found even on the hardest days.
Mobile apps can be helpful tools when energy is low and cognitive function is limited, offering emotional support, day-to-day structure, and light, calming distractions to help you reconnect with yourself.
Because you're more than your disease.
LymeBrave Foundation is not affiliated with these apps, and some may include in-app purchases or require payment to access certain features.
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Having trouble staying on track with simple daily tasks? One of our favorite and personally-used apps is Finch, a free self-care companion designed to help with daily routines, mood tracking, and gentle goal-setting through a soft and encouraging approach.
Finch helps break the day into small, manageable steps while staying connected to routines that feel supportive and fun. Create your Finch avatar, known as a "birb," add a few goals, and you're on your way! Send your birb on adventures and complete your "quests" to collect coins that you can use to shop and customize its wardrobe and home. And you won't be traveling alone! With each quest you'll have a companion "micropet"—build consistency and hatch more micropets! Participate in wellness activities like breathing exercises, reflective journaling, and mood tracking, and connect with other Finch friends directly in the app.
What we love most about Finch is its Guardianship program. While Finch is a free app with tons of fun and helpful tools, their premium subscription takes it one step further. Through donations from their Guardians, you can enter a monthly raffle to be gifted a free Finch Plus subscription! This makes Finch Plus accessible to all who can benefit from it.
Download the Finch app through your mobile device's app store.
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Games
Cozy mobile games offer low-energy engagement on difficult days. From calming puzzles on zen mode like Bejeweled and I Love Hue to gentle interactive experiences like Animal Crossing, FarmVille, and Tsuki’s Odyssey, each one provides a soft way to engage the mind during brain fog without the pressure.
These apps can be downloaded directly on your mobile device through the App Store or Google Play.
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Calm & Comfort
Calming and mindfulness apps can provide gentle support during moments of stress, fatigue, or emotional overwhelm. Apps like Calm, Insight Timer, and Headspace offer guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep support, and soothing soundscapes designed to help calm the mind and support nervous system regulation.
For individuals living with chronic illness, these tools can be especially helpful on low-energy days when focus is limited and grounding is needed. Whether used for a few minutes of quiet or longer moments of rest, they offer accessible ways to reconnect with calm and presence.
These apps can be downloaded directly on your mobile device through the App Store or Google Play.
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Coloring Pages
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Coloring can be a simple way to rest the mind when energy is low and focus feels limited. In this section, you’ll find downloadable coloring pages that you can come back to at your own pace.
What's better? Our coloring pages double as art posters!
Once you've added your own creative touch, display them somewhere you'll see them often as a reminder of your strength, resilience, and courage.
For those who prefer digital options, color-by-number apps like Happy Color offer an easy, soothing way to engage with creativity without needing to make decisions or concentrate too deeply. Just tap and relax!
Whether printed or digital, coloring is a relaxing activity that can help calm the mind and nervous system when you're feeling overstimulated, spending long stretches in bed or on the couch, or simply looking for a gentle way to pass the time with comfort and care.
Download our complete collection to inspire hope, encourage self-compassion, and remind you that healing happens one day at a time—or simply click on any coloring page below and print your favorites!
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Suggest A Care Activity
LymeBrave’s Comfort Corner is a curated collection of gentle care tools, including mobile apps, music playlists, creative activities, and other supportive resources designed to help individuals living with Lyme disease and chronic illness find moments of joy and care. This is not a comprehensive list of all available wellness tools, but a thoughtfully selected offering intended to support our community in everyday life.
The apps, music, and activities included have been personally experienced, reviewed, and/or vetted by members of the LymeBrave Foundation team and are shared as informational and supportive resources only. Most apps and services can be accessed through the Apple App Store, Google Play, or their respective platforms, and may include paid features or subscriptions.
Inclusion in Comfort Corner does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of any app, developer, artist, service, platform, or content. LymeBrave Foundation does not assume responsibility for third-party services, user experience, or outcomes associated with their use. Individuals are encouraged to explore what feels supportive for their own needs and consult with qualified professionals when appropriate.
We welcome your suggestions for LymeBrave's Comfort Corner. All suof a book or movie that may be a valuable addition to LymeBrave's Lyme Library, we welcome your recommendations. All submissions are reviewed, with final inclusion determined at the discretion of LymeBrave Foundation. Please contact us for consideration.