Visible: Pacing for illness 17+

I have had Long Covid for 15 months. I have been using Visible Plus for six months, prior to that I used Visible for 2 months. Both versions are extremely helpful for managing my daily exertions, and knowing what level of stability I am working with every day. Visible Plus has the capability to track your heart rate daily, your HRV, your pacing, and send real time alerts if you are over exerting. It has taken so much guess work out of what I can manage on a particular day. I also have months of valuable data all in one convenient, accessible place to compare and analyze whenever I need or want to. This data can also be exported to share with doctors easily. The Visible team has thoughtfully designed the most supportive app for those of us with chronic, energy limiting conditions.

My heart rate monitor is extremely dependable, and Visible Plus is so easy to use, even with my limited energy. For months I was writing on paper all the information about my symptoms and activities, and this was draining mentally and emotionally. With Visible It takes about three minutes or less everyday with a quick morning check in and evening check in. I have been able to make much more progress since having this app for support. If you can get this app, I recommend it 1,000 percent.

Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to leave us a detailed review. Glad you're finding Visible supportive, easy to use and not too energy-consuming. We're grateful for your support!

I live with daily pain, fatigue, and various other symptoms due to rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. I am a nurse- and rarely miss a day of work- but then crash when I get home, which takes time away from my daughters/family. This app has been life-changing for me. I have been able to use this data to alter my daily routine- to rest through out the day- and adjust my sleep schedule in support of improving my symptoms and preventing a crash. As a result, I am a more present mom for my girls. I am so thankful for this app and armband. While it has only been a few months of use for me- this program has allowed me to learn about my body— its need for breaks/rest, what over exertion looks likes for me, how good sleep leads to better/easier days, the heads up in the morning that my body is out of balance which allows me to proactively change up my days schedule, and the ability to share with my husband and teen that mommy needs to rest for ten minutes when the over exertion alarm goes off. My family has a better understanding of my chronic illness- they are helping more with chores because they hear the alarm telling me to rest. I could go on and on. Thank you thank you thank you.

Thank you for the review. It's awesome to hear that Visible has played a role in allowing you to pace more effectively, to take breaks when needed and most importantly to spend more time with your girls and family. Lovely to hear!

Managing life with Long Covid or ME/CFS can be incredibly challenging, requiring a delicate balance of how much cognitive and physical exertion to perform each day. Before discovering Visible, I relied on guesswork, often pushing myself too far and enduring days-long crashes.

Visible has been a game-changer for me. It introduces a Pace Score, like a budget for your daily energy. If I stay within my budget, I have much better days and I’m less likely to crash. Since life can have many variables, Visible also advises me each morning how much or how little to exert that day. Visible does this by looking for patterns in my symptom tracking along with using my resting heart rate as a baseline. (It uses a cool trick in the app without extra equipment to get your pulse, and it’s very reliable!)

Before using Visible I felt like I was always driving a car without a fuel gage never knowing when I would hit empty. Now with Visible as my guide I have reduced my crashes by smartly adjusting my lifestyle and exertion levels. It has brought a positive shift to my life, making it a highly recommended tool for those seeking a more controlled and informed approach to pacing.

So great to hear that Visible has taken away the guesswork from managing your condition and given you useful data on which to base your pacing. Love the analogy of a car without a fuel gauge and here's to more positive shifts and more effective pacing!