Lyrio ArticlesIn shortWhen temptation hits, open Lyrio, go to the Emergency tab, and tap Help. The app shows a word of encouragement and Quick Tips to get you out of autopilot, like changing your environment right away. If nothing holds, the Nuclear Option blocks all apps for 1 to 8 hours.
What is the Help button for?
It's the button for the worst moment: when the urge comes on strong and you feel like you're going to give in. It's in the Emergency tab, one tap away from any screen in the app, and it was made to be used before a relapse, not after.
The urge usually comes in a wave. It rises, reaches a peak, and passes. Help exists so you can get through the peak without deciding anything on impulse.
How to use it, step by step
- Open the Emergency tab. It's in the bottom bar of the app, with the cross icon.
- Tap Help. The button is in the center of the screen. You don't have to explain or write anything.
- Read the encouragement phrase. It reminds you that a fall doesn't define you: "Every relapse can be the turning point if you get up with more determination than you fell."
- Follow the Quick Tips. The first one is the most important: leave where you are and change your environment immediately.
- If that's not enough, go to the Nuclear Option. It blocks all apps and makes your phone unusable for the time you choose, with no going back.
Why does changing your environment work?
Habit has a script: the same place, the same time, phone in hand. Standing up, turning on the light, going to another room, or leaving the house breaks that script. It's a small action, but it takes the impulse off autopilot.
Can I use it without making noise?
Yes. The Emergency screen has a button to mute the sound, useful when you're near other people.
And after the crisis passes?
It's worth recording how it went in the Journal, even if it's just one sentence. Lyrio also keeps the history of Emergency use, under the clock icon at the top of the screen. Looking back helps you notice what times and situations the urge usually shows up in.
Using Help isn't weakness. That's exactly what it's for.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Help and the Nuclear Option?
Help helps you get through the urge with encouragement and practical tips. The Nuclear Option is the last resort: it blocks all apps on your phone for 1 to 8 hours, with no going back.
Can I use Help more than once in the same day?
Use it whenever you need it. It exists for the hard moments, and asking for help again is a sign that you're fighting.
Is using Help the same as having relapsed?
No. Using Help is asking for help before you fall. It's exactly the attitude that interrupts the cycle.
Where can I see the times I used Help?
Under the clock icon at the top of the Emergency screen, where the history is.