Nerva reviews

By way of background, I’m 35 years old and for circa 10 years I’ve suffered dreadfully from IBS and the pain, nausea, bloating etc. that comes with it. Whilst in London I spoke with numerous Dr’s and dieticians, one who said I had an allergy to garlic - turns out I don’t. I just couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. The more I got stressed about that, the more my symptoms flared, to the point where I was sleeping sitting upright for months on end. Fast forward to 2020 when I visited a fantastic gastrointestinal Dr in Melbourne, a leader in her field, and she knew in an instant it was IBS and set out a few steps to address the issue. She started with looking at my diet and making changes (FODMAP), she checked my bloods (then booked me in for an iron infusion), did a colonoscopy, prescribed vitamins and fibre, set me on a course to increase fluid intake and exercise / more incl. meditation and finally gut hypnotherapy. Admittedly, I thought the latter was a little hocus pocus and I went into it thinking it wouldn’t do anything. How wrong I was! Whilst my Dr recommended a specialist who did gut hypnotherapy, they had a waiting list of 2-3 months, they were 1 hr drive away and then Covid lockdowns kicked in. That’s when I found Nerva (and cue the clapping hands). I did Nerva every evening before bed which was very convenient. I like that I can do it anytime, anywhere especially as I don’t have much spare time. I also like that Nerva reminds me to do the hypno session, again as I’m usually running around / flat out and at risk of forgetting to do it. If I can’t make the session the reminder is set for, I’ll push it back to later that evening - something I wouldn’t be able to do if I was booked in to see someone. Also a specialist gut hypnotherapist is more expensive than the app. Once I completed the course, I felt so much better. I wasn’t bloating up as much or at least feeling the pain that goes with it and nausea was almost zero. I’ve been sleeping better too, not once needing to sit up to sleep. I have less flare ups but they still happen every now and then - but less frequently than before. When they happen I immediately turn to Nerva, it’s there at my fingertips when I need it. The flare up tool kit is just want I need to manage my symptoms. I’m not one to write reviews but I would encourage anyone suffering from IBS to give it a go. Whilst it might not work for everyone, it’s completely transformed how I feel, eat and live. Thank you team Nerva!!

By way of background, I’m 35 years old and for circa 10 years I’ve suffered dreadfully from IBS and the pain, nausea, bloating etc. that comes with it. Whilst in London I spoke with numerous Dr’s and dieticians, one who said I had an allergy to garlic - turns out I don’t. I just couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. The more I got stressed about that, the more my symptoms flared, to the point where I was sleeping sitting upright for months on end. Fast forward to 2020 when I visited a fantastic gastrointestinal Dr in Melbourne, a leader in her field, and she knew in an instant it was IBS and set out a few steps to address the issue. She started with looking at my diet and making changes (FODMAP), she checked my bloods (then booked me in for an iron infusion), did a colonoscopy, prescribed vitamins and fibre, set me on a course to increase fluid intake and exercise / more incl. meditation and finally gut hypnotherapy. Admittedly, I thought the latter was a little hocus pocus and I went into it thinking it wouldn’t do anything. How wrong I was! Whilst my Dr recommended a specialist who did gut hypnotherapy, they had a waiting list of 2-3 months, they were 1 hr drive away and then Covid lockdowns kicked in. That’s when I found Nerva (and cue the clapping hands). I did Nerva every evening before bed which was very convenient. I like that I can do it anytime, anywhere especially as I don’t have much spare time. I also like that Nerva reminds me to do the hypno session, again as I’m usually running around / flat out and at risk of forgetting to do it. If I can’t make the session the reminder is set for, I’ll push it back to later that evening - something I wouldn’t be able to do if I was booked in to see someone. Also a specialist gut hypnotherapist is more expensive than the app. Once I completed the course, I felt so much better. I wasn’t bloating up as much or at least feeling the pain that goes with it and nausea was almost zero. I’ve been sleeping better too, not once needing to sit up to sleep. I have less flare ups but they still happen every now and then - but less frequently than before. When they happen I immediately turn to Nerva, it’s there at my fingertips when I need it. The flare up tool kit is just want I need to manage my symptoms. I’m not one to write reviews but I would encourage anyone suffering from IBS to give it a go. Whilst it might not work for everyone, it’s completely transformed how I feel, eat and live. Thank you team Nerva!!

These are guided meditations with a hint of hypnotherapy (that’s how I’d describe them). I was scared of hypnosis but I had nothing to worry about. The stories in the meditations are really lovely. The woman’s voice is amazing 🤩. I can’t stand the hypnotherapy voice you find on you tube videos but this is much more natural and what she says is motivating, healing and supportive. There is 7 meditations/hypnotherapy sessions which are repeated but to me this has been a good thing because I want to know them by heart. Phrases come into my mind during the day which help keep me positive and hopeful. I have simultaneously changed my diet so I can’t say if it will help if you don’t change your diet but I am certain it’s helped me mentally and what with everything being about the gut brain connection these days I’m sure it’s not a bad thing. I listen to it in the morning before I get up and Lind of fall asleep to it every night. I would like some more meditations but maybe not right away because I think you need to focus on the first ones rather than being distracted by more content ( ooo the brain loves more new content so much more exciting than working on what’s here and now), I think also I would like the content by surprise so I don’t feel I’m working towards it because that would detract (me anyway) from the focus of the whole point of the app. Great work Nerva! I don’t think I can afford more than 3 months but I’ll definitely enjoy what I have whilst I have it. I actually give it to my disabled husband to listen to every morning to who has bowel issues due to his disability and his bowels have been better too. Like me he has changed his diet but only slightly but hasn’t used laxatives since using the app and he’s been more regular than usual! It’s expensive compared to other apps but it’s cheaper than take and other treats or stuff less important in life that las ya minutes that will not enhance your daily life like this could. 🥰

I am in the middle of Week 3, and have had a great experience and significant improvement in my symptoms. I am a woman in my early 50’s, had an IBS diagnosis in my 20’s, but it wasn’t a big deal and with minor diet and lifestyle change, disappeared basically for 30 years. With hormonal changes and some significant life stress, it came back in a much worse way about 2 years ago. It impacted my life on a day to day basis. I had abdominal cramping, urgency, very unhappy with the consistency of stuff, etc. I felt nauseous waking in the morning. Trying to travel and sit through meetings for work and do workouts like this was horrible. My anxiety went through the roof and insomnia was constant. It was definitely a cycle. I saw a Gastro, who ultimately diagnosed SIBO, and I took antibiotics. They helped, but did not resolve my symptoms. I was determined to do whatever I could to heal. I retained a dietician; did FODMAP, got the Monash App on my phone, lost 10 pounds (I was a size 4, now back to my normal 2), tried to identify trigger foods (couldn’t really) started psychotherapy for the anxiety; switched from Ambien (which was making my wakeful anxiety worse) to Xanax when I needed it; continued yoga, started daily meditation and journaling. In February, I consulted a functional medicine doctor and started a program to re-balance my flora—after identifying that I had a Citrobacteria overgrowth— with probiotics. That helped significantly, but I still woke with urgency and still was not happy with consistency. I would still have days of cramping. Within 2 days of starting this program, the urgency slowed and then stopped. It was amazing!!!! And has not returned since!!! Also, the consistency is the best it has been through this entire journey. 4 days out of 7 this week I would describe it as perfect! The other 3 were normal, but I’m a perfectionist so didn’t score them a 10. Lol. But seriously, this seems to have been a game changer for me, and I want to thank you so much! I only hope that my success is as thorough as your studies have shown and continues as they suggest. THANK YOU!!!💕

I was very surprised by how effective hypnotherapy is for managing my symptoms and the chronic pain associated with IBS. I was dealing with a stressful time, experiencing severe daily abdominal pain that impacted both my productivity and quality of life. The ongoing symptoms in turn made me more stressed and anxious - it was a stress-symptom cycle. I had tried the low FODMAP diet and was becoming desperate to ease my symptoms. I decided to give the Nerva programme a chance and I’m so glad I did. Within the first week my daily abdominal pain and discomfort had eased and was manageable. By week 5 I’d almost forgotten about my IBS symptoms completely. I feel like I have my life back. It’s important to remember that the programme is a not a cure for IBS but a management tool. I do still occasionally get discomfort (brought on by stress or lifestyle changes) but the debilitating pain and other symptoms are no longer running my life. In terms of the cost of this app - I can understand why people are irritated it is not free when it is a relatively new app etc. My view is that Nerva has been created by expert specialists in the field and the quality of the hypnotherapy recordings are high. Hypnotherapy is not a cheap treatment face-to-face and considering the convenience offered by this app (and the constant support received by the Nerva team), in my opinion, it is good value for money and 100% worth the cost, if like me you are desperate to manage your IBS symptoms and get your life back.

Having used Nerva for several months now I can honestly say that it is having a positive affects combined with healthy diet choices and’s cuts repairing with methodologies It is genuinely making a difference and I would advise anybody with long-term IBS to give it a try.

I was very skeptical of hypnotherapy, until I actually gave it a try. Four weeks into the program, my symptoms had disappeared, and stayed clear for three full months. I am now in “maintenance phase”, and it’s honestly nothing short of amazing. Along with avoiding my known food triggers, this has been the most life-changing way to manage my condition. The only reason why I give this four and not five stars is because they removed my favorite calming intro (“breathe”), and also don’t ever seem to add any new content. There have been updates to the scripts that address the digestive system, but no new relaxation methods or new “dream scenarios”. I also personally don’t like the “shutting down your senses” method. It moves way too fast; it would be better if the senses focused on one thing and not multiple, and really take it in in its detail. I feel like I’m chasing around the room with my eyes and ears, jumping from one thing to another, so I never use the “sense” recordings anymore. Since “breathe” has disappeared too, that limits me even further in the relaxation methods on offer.

Took a bit of investigating to move to a monthly plan instead of an annual plan after the 7 day trial. If you are interested you’ll need to reach out via the support line prior to day 7. The real test will be after I complete the 6 week course. I’m currently on week two. However, I’m back to eating gluten with no pain.

It is a pleasure to write a review of the Nerva App as I can say truthfully it has revolutionised my life. I am 75 years old and have suffered from IBS for a long time and tried every possible remedy with sometimes a small degree of success but none has had the impact of Nerva. I have been using the app for approximately 6 months and have seen a consistent improvement and a significant reduction in the use of anti diarrhoeal medication. My diet has improved and I am now eating a greater variety of food as previously in an attempt to manage my bowel condition I restricted my choice of vegetables in particular. I had in the past followed the FODMAP diet with a modicum of success. I am now more confident in using public transport and staying away from home for holidays and visits to family. I used to dread leaving home as I constantly worried about finding a toilet and the possibility of faecal incontinence as my bowels sometimes moved up to nine times a day. The only small comment I would make is that I would find a bell or other sound helpful to signify the end of the breathing exercises. Thank you for your work into this distressing condition. Pat Colville

It is a pleasure to write a review of the Nerva App as I can say truthfully it has revolutionised my life. I am 75 years old and have suffered from IBS for a long time and tried every possible remedy with sometimes a small degree of success but none has had the impact of Nerva. I have been using the app for approximately 6 months and have seen a consistent improvement and a significant reduction in the use of anti diarrhoeal medication. My diet has improved and I am now eating a greater variety of food as previously in an attempt to manage my bowel condition I restricted my choice of vegetables in particular. I had in the past followed the FODMAP diet with a modicum of success. I am now more confident in using public transport and staying away from home for holidays and visits to family. I used to dread leaving home as I constantly worried about finding a toilet and the possibility of faecal incontinence as my bowels sometimes moved up to nine times a day. The only small comment I would make is that I would find a bell or other sound helpful to signify the end of the breathing exercises. Thank you for your work into this distressing condition. Pat Colville

I love the daily meditation and very reassuring for me. I have calmed down and settling into this practice. I have this plan now where before I tried everything the doctors and dietitian have recommended. The only thing that stopped the horrible diarrhea was a steroid type drug that is only a temporary fix. Now I have control of working with and treating and trusting myself. I feel much better. Thank you!

It’s been a year since I did the six week Nerva programme and I continue to incorporate more and more into my diet. To the point where I’d say I eat whatever I want now (besides meat by choice). I am constantly raving about this app to anyone who will listen. I feel so much more relaxed and it really has changed my life.

I have suffered from IBS, acid reflux and LPR reflux. My acid reflux is gone now and I am hoping to relieve my IBS and LPR reflux with this app together with diet and nutritional therapy. So far Nerva is helping a lot with dealing with very real stresses. I highly recommend this app if stress is causing your IBS. 4 months later. Although this app helped to relieve stress, and nutritional therapy and diet has really help my LPR, unfortunately after 4 months of consistent use, my IBS remains.

I realised my symptoms started to flair up again intensely, so I came back because I know it works and I feel calmer overall which I need anyway, but it’s quiet annoying The symptoms seem to come back, maybe due to life experiences that affect the impact in my psyche, I just wonder if I can be IBS-free ever… By the way it did help mr a lot, after the first 3 months some symptoms reduced quite a bit even if I would eat foods that usually would trigger IBS, so that’s good, but some other symptoms didn’t fade or disappear. It was good enough for me, I haven’t tried the FODMAP thing, cuz I just don’t like restricting diets…

I am now at the maintenance phase of the program. I am beginning to feel normal for the first time in years. I have had ibs for 30 plus years so Nerva took a while to work for me. I do continue to follow the FODMAP diet and use the other tools that I have used over the years. Nerva has given me the relief that none of my other strategies delivered.

I had been trying so many approaches to managing my IBS symptoms with nutritionist, GP, specialists and naturopath professionals with minimal improvement. I was on a super restrictive low FODMAP diet and was going a bit mad and was so frustrated whenever I ate i had severe GI reactions! I saw an ad on Instagram for Nerva and gave it a go! I was lucky that in two weeks my symptoms had improved noticeably and by the end of the 6 weeks of daily hypnotherapy sessions, I tried eating my trigger foods and found some of them had no negative effects at all! Some still cause me to have a reaction but nothing close to what it was before. By far Nerva has been the most effective treatment for my IBS-D that I’ve had! Only downside is the price has increased from when I did my 6 weeks in early jan 2021 and then maintenance, initially I paid $200 for a years subscription, which is SO steep anyway for an app, but now (jan 2023) I see it has increased to $99 per 3 months, which is about $400 a year now, which is nuts. It’s still cheaper than all the appointments I was going to prior to the program, but I haven’t resubscribed again due to the price hike. The cost of living is so much worse now post Covid and I can’t afford any of it at all now sadly. But if you can afford it, I highly recommend!

Apparently this can’t help everyone’s symptoms improve. I think for me I had too many variables. Was trying low FODMAP and then my Dr prescribed a medication during the program. My symptoms did improve somewhat but not sure what the factor was. Regardless of symptoms I think the program helped me cope with it better. The program is well done, informative, and supportive. Many months after completion I still return to the guided meditations when I’m feeling stressed or particularly down about my symptoms. I would recommend others suffering with IBS to try it. Even if it didn’t work for me, it might for you or you’ll get a similar value from it.

The app is very user friendly and beautifully designed with daily readings, hypnotherapy tracks (like meditation) and breathing exercises. Unfortunately for me my physical symptoms haven’t changed much over the 6 weeks but I do think it has helped with overall stress/anxiety reduction anyway, which is always a positive. I’m going to carry on with it, as I do believe in the gut-brain connection, and try cutting out some high fodmap foods in combination.

I was desperate enough to try anything when I started this program, and I’m so happy to report that after completing the 6 weeks, I have experienced a marked improvement in my overall gut health/comfort. I’m also able to enjoy more flexibility in my diet, without suffering the uncomfortable “repercussions” I’ve become accustomed to over the years (in spite of religiously following every “gut based” eating program known to humanity). The reason I’m only giving it 4 stars, is because I do think some work could be done to improve the audio sessions. My profession has a large amount of overlap in hypnotherapy, meditation, CBT and other modalities touched on in this program, so perhaps my expectations are higher than most. However, I think some small tweaks to the language and delivery of the “hypnotherapy” (more reminiscent of simple guided meditation/visualization) could push this program over the top and make it even more impactful. That said, I experienced such benefit from dedicated, daily adherence to the readings, audio and breathing exercises, that I wouldn’t hesitate recommending this app/program to anyone struggling with IBS (or “IBS adjacent”) GI issues. I believe anyone suffering from any kind of stomach/GI discomfort could experience benefit from this program.