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Sophia Chronic Low Mood Protocol

Chronic low mood — not depression, but a persistent flatness — often goes unacknowledged because it doesn't feel dramatic enough to address. A brief, private check-in can be enough to interrupt the drift. No pressure to perform positivity here. Just an honest record.

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What it is
Chronic low mood — not depression, but a persistent flatness — often goes unacknowledged because it doesn't feel dramatic enough to address.
What it helps with
Persistent sadness, low energy, loss of interest, heaviness, joy deficit without clinical depression criteria.
How to use it
Recognize the chronic low mood pattern as it arises → No pressure to perform positivity here → Your entry is private — stored only in your browser, never on a server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sophia's chronic low mood tool completely private?

Yes. Sophia is a local-first application. When you use the chronic low mood tool, all your data is stored exclusively in your browser's IndexedDB using PGlite. Nothing is ever sent to a cloud server, and there is no tracking or analytics.

Do I need to create an account to use the chronic low mood feature?

No account is required. You can start using the chronic low mood practice immediately. Because data never leaves your device, there is no need for user authentication or logins.

Can I use the chronic low mood tool offline?

Yes. Once you load the Sophia app, it can function completely offline as a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can practice chronic low mood even in airplane mode or without an internet connection.

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