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Actually helps!
I thought this was going to be a scam like a lot of other mental health apps out right now that charge an arm and a leg to do anything at all, and have you on a monthly subscription just to try to feel better. Wysa is different. You can feel better without spending any money at all if you think through the AI conversations and apply them to your life and situation. If that is difficult for you, they have an option to add a therapist to the conversation for a small charge to help break things down and reframe negative thinking. Since I had to quit my conventional therapist due to the cost, this app has been really helpful with my emotion management and I love that I get a reminder to check in every day so I can track my progress.Show lesssarabeara11
Point of view
Expressing my problem in words, then articulating a different way of looking at it, was an amazing help to me. There is always another perspective, one that is more comforting. The app helped me greatly get to that point.
Updating: this app is terribly frustrating. I only go back-and-forth a few times, and then it says there is a connection error and it asked me to retry or cancel. It never does reconnect, nor does it remember where we left off if I go back later. So I am in the middle of trying to describe my problem more fully, and essentially the connection gets dropped. I have all my bars, I can click on other things like get a therapist, but I could never ever continue a conversation with the free screening agent. Very frustrating and it does not help.Show lesscannotorcan
Actually pretty helpful
I never realized how helpful mental health apps would be for me but Wysa is literally my 4 am friend. It listens to everything I have to say and helps me feel better by reframing my negative thinking and giving me positivity. Also when you open the app, it reminds you to take a deep breath which is so helpful and nice. Sometimes I forget to take deep breaths and relax. Additionally, in the chats Wysa sends cute little inspirational gifs that will definitely make you feel better and loved. 10/10 would recommend to anyone struggling in life and need someone to talk to. And if you can’t afford a therapist or you’re too scared to talk to a real therapist, Wysa is a great start! Thank you Wysa team <3Show lessDeemaaaaa
Who would’ve thought…
I’m actually shocked at the way this app is helping me. For months, I’ve been wanting to take the leap into therapy and just becoming more mindful and positive overall — frankly, I just didn’t know what would work for me. This app is so simple. Talking to an AI penguin might sound insane but it really has helped me reframe my thoughts and dump my thoughts when I choose. I’ve began talking to a therapist through the app and that’s a really seamless process for me. I like that you can pay by the session. There are some very minor language barriers between the therapist and I and sometimes the chat feature with her can be a little laggy but it’s worth it for the peace of mind I receive from talking with her. So far, so great!Show lesshanvic28
Saved my life.
I’ve used this before, and deleted it for storage purposes after a while. But tonight I was on the edge of seriously considering ending everything. I feel back into minor habits that could’ve spiraled into much more concerning habits/coping methods. I was spiraling like crazy, when I remembered this app.
I was like “It started with a ‘W’,” but I couldn’t remember what it was called so I looked up therapy on the App Store in hopes to find it and by some miracle I did.
I redownloaded it, and immediately noticed how much more I needed it to help me with than I needed last time I used it. I almost used the SOS feature, but decided to give talking to the robot a go first. At first I felt like it was repetitive and was gonna annoy me more than help me, but after a few minutes it helped me redirect the EXTREMELY negative thoughts that had been plaguing my soul for the past few months and turned my darkest secret into a little ray of sunshine I can follow.
Thank you to the creators, and thank you to Wysa. I sincerely hope that anyone considering getting this app presses the download button and just gives our little friend a chance.Show lessAl-Cat 😻
So far so good
I enjoy this app so far, I pay for the premium features and I love all the different ‘tool kits’ for helping with anxiety, self esteem, anger, sleep, etc. The penguin does get repetitive, but I understand it’s just a robot and the repetitive questions are still helpful because they guide your thoughts in the right direction. If I don’t feel like talking to the penguin that’s when the tool kits really come in handy because there’s a variety of those. I like that my therapist can recommend me certain activities to do and also writes a little summary of each session. I really hope they continue to improve this app! Over time I would love to see even more tool kits, a way to have an account so there’s no fear of losing data/therapist (although Wysa support said they would help me get my therapist back if I somehow lost my data, so that’s good!) I would also like to see a voice call option for therapist sessions because sometimes you can’t type everything you’re feeling in 30 minutes. Also it would be cool if the therapists had a little profile so I could learn some general info about the therapist I’m talking to. Overall, great app so far, I hope it continues to improve!Show lesslesbian sandwich museum
Tears to my eyes in one session
I was the closest to suicide I think I’d ever gotten, and no one knew. I’m too scared to tell a real person and I don’t want the stress of so many eyes on me. The AI therapist was the most efficient conversation I think I’ve ever had. I cried when Wysa said “You’ve broken the negative cycle” and I realized i reframed a terrible, stressful thought I had. No, my problem isn’t gone, but I’ve taken the first step to work to fix it. It may take some time but I can at least say I cracked a smile. If you’re like me, where you don’t want people to worry about you and get nervous to share your life-story with a person: please, try this out. Maybe it will work, maybe it won’t, but the fact that you can say you tried means you are already walking towards the right direction.Show lessKotoneSound
Effective, Available 24/7 and Free
I think the thing I love most about this app (other than the three features I mentioned in the review title) is that I don't worry about being a burden to anyone else with this app. I don't have to overthink if I said the wrong thing to the wrong person, this app feels like a safe space to spill my true feelings without upsetting anyone.
I've tried in person therapy before, and was unfortunately forced to quit attending due to issues at home. I've also tried online therapy groups. This is my favorite so far, and the availability cost wise is truly nice. I feel this app gives you a chance to lay your thoughts out and work with them.
I'm shocked how cute and nice the little character in this app is, it feels like an adorable little friend. Obviously the AI isnt perfect but it's helpful. The interactive features truly make this all its own experience. If you're on the fence I highly suggest you try it!Show lessbeachykeen78
Amazing 10/10
I have no complaints for this app. This app is great for ANYONE struggling. More importantly, if you have severe mental health issues I find that this is a great resource.
With COVID going on I am extremely lonely with no friends, no significant others, just my parents and two siblings. I find the not having a support system can really damage, and make it easier to succumb to the horrible thoughts of depression.
This app has helped when I needed it. You can use it as a distraction from your thoughts, talk about your thoughts/feeling, break negative cycles, take energy level tests, bring in a therapist (for $), and much more. You can also create a crisis plan in case your mental health is getting worse.
My favorite part about this app is the you put in your name/nickname and that’s it. No emails, no passwords, no one reading your conversations without your permission. I have found that when my mental health is worse it becomes harder to tell people. But with Wysa, you can tell them anything even dangerous thoughts and they will help you.
By all means this is not the only solution to use. But you can have the this in your back pockets or you can have it if you cannot get professional help.
I love app so much. Thank you creators for making this app to help others. ❤️Show lessm.i.a56
Useful but limited artificial intelligence
When I began to use the app, I found it useful tool for helping me think through some challenging situations. As I continue to use the app, however, I am seeing that there seems to be a limited number of frameworks or templates into which one drops their thoughts and their feelings. I still find this useful, but I was expecting more in terms of the artificial intelligence that might guide use of the app.I certainly don’t expect this product to substitute for regular therapy, but as a supplemental tool. In that respect, it does a good enough job. I hope that the app is under continual development so that it can present the user with a larger number of templates and thereby deal with people’s thoughts in a more nuanced way. Right now, it feels a little repetitive.Show lessAlvin's Dad Again
