Reviews for Nerva: IBS & Gut Hypnotherapy

I am absolutely delighted by the impact of this program on my gut health. Not only are my IBS symptoms shockingly improved, but I am able to use the relaxation tools I've learned to help in other situations...like my fear of flying on planes, worrying about my kids, etc. Yes, the program is very repetitive, and that's the point! Listening to and practicing the same techniques over and over is how we integrate them into our minds and our bodies. I LOVE the narrator's voice!

1/2021 The same few scripts repeat every week (I'm in week four). I understand that it helps the mind to absorb information to have it repeated, but in this case it feels more like being stuck in a cycle at the beginning of a process. If the scripts were even a little different through the weeks it might prevent the feeling of starting all over. 12/2020 A few days into the program and I can appreciate that the sessions are having a positive impact. The app is well designed and easy to use.

Eh, I have severe IBS and I didn't notice an improvement at all, and I really WANTED it to work. I tried, and was positive about it. But it didn't solve my issues. That being said, it has helped me fall asleep at night and that's a big enough win in itself. I use the sessions as I'm laying in bed with my sleep headphones, and that's been helpful. Cons - The app still crashes mid session often, and they STILL have not created a dark mode. And you have to relisten to introductions. (Paid version

I've found the app helpful. There's some useful information provided in the first 6 weeks. I wasn't sure about the sessions at first, but after sticking with it for a few weeks I started to find them more enjoyable. Now I find them really relaxing and look forward to listening daily. I took away a star because the app has some bugs occasionally. Overall, I am pleased with my experience using Nerva.

Odd interface, difficult to navigate. Super buggy, stops loading every other day and have to keep reinstalling. Tricky cancellation where it doesn't actually cancel your subscription, takes you to settings where you then have to manually cancel it. I got charged, reached out to customer support, and they just said we don't have record of you canceling

Will not remind daily no matter how many times you change your settings. I have missed more than I truly meant to because the day gets away from me and I don't have that visual reminder on my phone. The app itself is full of great info broken into small pieces. But the structure of the sessions leaves a lot to be desired. Don't mind the scenes, but do wish I could choose the intro because sometimes I don't want to look around the room or tense my body. The way it's recorded, this could be done.

It's ridiculous that the only option is to get a 7 day trial and then pay a full year ($149) up front. That's not in most people's budget and if you can't do the full 6 week program there is no point in doing 7 days. I emailed them to see if there was a monthly option....and there is if you ask - $30 a month, no free trial. So you're paying almost 3x the amount because you can't afford to pay $149 up front. That's just preditory. The 7 day trial will do nothing for you if you can't continue.

I think the best advice for this app and any new method one tries to ease a complex chronic illness is to keep an open mind. Will it cure you? Probably not. Will it be a helpful tool to manage a condition? For me, yes, it's helped more than anything (including restrictive diets, rxs, alt therapy, etc).The hypno sessions, exercises and readings can feel repetitive, but the repetition is important bec it is wiring the concepts into your head. It helps to approach each day with a "beginner's mind".

This app has Changed my LIFE! It's Amazing how much my mental health has improved! I started to feel very different in week 2, happier, more in control of my choices of food, activities and wanting to look after my body. My IBS symptoms have improved too, I'm also following a low FODMAPS diet for a few weeks. This app is great for people with IBS, chronic stress and/or a dysregulated nervous system. The downside is the font size that's too small, it can't be changed, doesn't have zoom in option.

Honestly, I am super disappointed with this app, especially for how much it costs. It's supposed to be a six week program, but it's really only about one week of hypnosis sessions that just keep repeating, which is a huge bummer. For the price, they could have at least created more content. I'm 5 weeks in, doing the app consistently every night and I haven't noticed any difference in my persistent IBS pain and symptoms. Really wish I'd saved my money to work with a dietician instead.