Nerva reviews

I am in week 5 and no changes, nothing new for me in the reading of the day. ( all the information is well known) Some dialogues are not recorded in positive affirmations and don’t feel right for a substantial change. For the price I wouldn’t recommend it.

I understand that the purpose of the hypnotherapy portion is to set the stage for one to accept suggestions to calm the autonomic nervous system. This helps to heal the gut. I find that, in addition, it can help with other anxiety-producing occurrences I face daily; “catastrophes". I have used a form of hypnotherapy for years as a sleep aid. These sessions help me sleep better. I am reading medical articles about hypnotherapy for the gut and also in sports.

I am hopeful that this will work…I am playing a game with my mind and body and tell I myself that this is the answer to my problem. I try not to think negative thoughts which can be very difficult, as I am prone to think this way. If I stay in “this moment”, there is a feeling of peace that comes over me. “I am better in this moment”.

I do like this app but I often use it before bed and got annoyed when I have to wake up from it. Not sure if they could develop a day time and night time version. My IBS hasn’t changed much but I do find this very relaxing and helps me focus and stop thinking before bed. Sometimes it’s annoying that the sound editor has cut off some of the ends of the sentences early, which for me disrupts the flow. Seems to be only in the recent update, or maybe because I’ve had it a while I’ve just started to notice! Anyway I would recommend this app for the relaxation aspects. Would like to buy a lifetime version, so hopefully that will be something considered in the future.

If nothing else, I think the free week is a great opportunity to possibly explore new info & techniques for some people. Even if they don’t progress further due to the expense. So far a lot of info offered is basic to those who may have already done a fair amount of their own reading & research, but the meditations are lovely.

I’ve suffered from IBS for years. One approach I tried in the past was hypnosis. It definitely helps, and even if it doesn’t completely eliminate IBS attacks, the relaxation it induces has numerous benefits. Nerva offers an affordable alternative to hypnosis. Literally just started on the app this week so it’s a bit early to render a verdict, but I definitely enjoy the sessions. One enhancement would get the rating to five stars: enable access to sessions off-line. A WiFi connection isn’t always available - for example when traveling. Off-line access would increase the likelihood of consistent, daily use.

I’m only on day 5, it does seem to be helping a bit and I hope it will continue to. I just wanted to point out that with Apple having enabled app developers to use spatial audio, Nerva could have higher quality audio sessions that help to keep my mind focused. If Nerva ends up getting me the results I seek, I will be updating this review to 5 stars. Thanks for the good work so far!

The app is well done and the hypnotherapy person has a pleasant voice. It was worth a try but I don’t think it made any difference to me. I kept falling asleep during the sessions so probably missed a heap. I also didn’t do the deep breathing multiple times a day. Maybe I lacked commitment. I might try again in a few months. There were only about 6 scenarios that got repeated, so I got a bit bored. I would have been more bored if I’d stayed awake! I suspect I am not a good subject. It was worth the money to give it a try.

PROS: I’m into my second week of hypnotherapy, and so far I’ve enjoyed my daily sessions with Nerva. Most importantly, I feel better. I did have an IBS flare during my first week, but it was short lived and symptoms were greatly reduced! I’m feeling very hopeful that this IBS treatment will work for me. It’s only been two weeks, but I’m already benefiting from some other good side effects, such as feeling less anxious and stressed overall. CONS: Navigation of the app itself is simple but a little disappointing because it doesn’t appear to be as robust as it is described in the iOS App Store. I have an iPhone 6, so perhaps an aging cell phone isn’t able to access some of the app’s features. Contacting the FAQ and web counselors is helpful, but they are busy. It would be great if they were able to answer my questions in real time, but I generally have to wait until the next day for them to contact me. All in all, the cons are not as important as the good that I’m deriving from the daily sessions, and I’m glad to have Nerva. I’ll update my review at the end of six weeks!

I’m happy with the results of this at 6 weeks. Not cured but definitely better, I’ve even felt able to try foods that were on my ‘no’ list. A criticism is the price, it’s very expensive for what it is, the recordings repeat each week. I understand repetition is part of hypnotherapy but it’s a very basic app with very basic extras for £50! Not sure what justifies the price.......

I downloaded this app as I’ve had IBS symptoms for a few years and hate the low FODMAP diet, so wanted to try something new. It helps I got the Black Friday discount, I was quite wary of paying full price for this - it’s a lot of money, though the money back guarantee is good. Whether coincidence or not, after the 6 weeks my symptoms were significantly improved and my mental health improved too. So I have to give credit in case it’s due! I would say that it’s a little tedious listening to the same thing 7 days in a row though. The maintenance plan really needs some work though. The meditations aren’t even tweaked to reflect the 6 weeks you’ve already spent, they are exactly the same audio, which is a little irritating and can ruin the headspace. I probably won’t keep my subscription as I don’t think I’m getting anything from continuing to listen anymore.

Day 3 into my Nerva sessions and I’m really enjoying the hypnotherapy. Surprisingly I am actually really looking forward to getting up early in the morning to listen to the daily session. I haven’t noticed any improvement in my symptoms yet but it’s only early days.

I have IBS and reflux and have been using the Nerva app for the past month or so in conjunction with other major changes (diet, sleep, exercise, etc...). My symptoms have significantly improved (knock on wood!) during that time although I’m definitely not at a point where I can eat whatever I want. I think it’s a solid app and that it has played an important role in things getting better for me. If you use it, however, I would just be aware that you will probably have to make other changes in your life to really completely address IBS (or whatever your abdominal issue is). I would also strongly recommend doing the 5 minute breathing exercise that is an optional part of each session. Technically, the app itself is fine if a little glitchy. I would love it if they would do some kind of follow-up maintenance app.

This app is really effective for ongoing digestive issues, however it is a bit prohibitively expensive and I imagine it prevents people on a tight budget from investing which is disappointing. Particularly as it’s on a subscription basis which means you have to continue paying for it after the initial purchase if you want to keep using it after 3 months, which I imagine many people do to manage relapses and ongoing IBS issues. The exercises are easy to follow and really make a difference though, and I have noticed a real improvement in my digestive issues since using the app.

This app is something that I’ve needed for 10 plus years. And it’s incredible so far But £80 odd quid?? I understand that apps need to make money, but people who need this app have lost out of a lot of their lives because of IBS/anxiety, people can only feel healthy if they put £80 up front? It’s not fair especially with what’s going on at the moment, anxiety levels are so high. I’ll do the 7day trial but after that I’ll just have struggle because I just can’t afford that. It should be an option where you can be charged weekly. If you can’t afford that week, cancel until you can and pick up where you left off.

I just completed week 2 after starting the program 4 months ago (ik ik, shhh) and part of why it took so long is because after week one I went several weeks without a single attack! I noticed them starting back up though so I decided to keep going, and heading into week 3 I’m very confident in this program. I haven’t changed my diet at all, but I have removed some stress inducing things in my life which I believe is also helping. This program feels like it gives me more control over my symptoms and if it helped that much after a week, I can’t wait to see how much better I feel after 6!