There is a rising trend of "MoodX Munchausen syndrome," where users subconsciously spike their physiological readings to get a higher score, much like a child biting a thermometer to fake a fever. In 2025, "High Score chasing" has become a new form of digital self-harm.
But if you are prone to health anxiety, perfectionism, or obsessive data tracking, stay away. There is nothing more exhausting than a device that tells you your sadness is running a fever. thermometer %282025%29 moodx
Example entry for June 15, 2025:
Traditional mood apps failed because they were too simple (“smiley face sad face”). The method works because: There is a rising trend of "MoodX Munchausen