UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.. You know that sense of panic and anxiety you feel before going up to present in front of a group of people. You feel like there’s a weight on your chest or like your stomach is tied in a knot. Most people feel that way but are able to brush it off, but imagine not being able to? Speaking with people who suffer from anxiety I learned that anxiety is a weight you carry with you, each day getting a little heavier.
USER SCENARIO
Upon meeting Levo it greets you with a soft glow and an audible "Hello". It's body feels warm to the touch the same way a mammal does.
As you go about your day Levo rolls around the house exploring and keeping itself occupied. Levo monitors your anxiety levels through the bracelet you wear on your wrist. If it feels your anxiety levels are up it will start to hang around you.
PREVENTING PANIC ATTACKS
If you begin to start feeling extremely anxious or feel an episode come on, Levo can act as a guide for breathing exercises. Or you can pet and stroke Levo the same way you would a dog, and it will react to your touch like a living creature.
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QUIET SUPPORT
Speaking with people who suffer from anxiety and reading first hand accounts, many people mentioned the importance of having support from those people close to them. Having someone simply acknowledge your suffering can be a relief. With Levo Puck I aimed to create a sense security and control over your anxiety when you're away from home. Levo Puck can walk you through breathing exercises using light like Levo Roll, but it can also be a constant but discrete connection between you and your support group.
