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★★★★★★★★★★
Positive Changes is Worth Every Penny
Made it to week 6 on the Nerva program. Never missed a day of reading and of listening. I figured if I am going to spend $200, I need to follow along and stick to it and I am glad I did. Being in a colitis flare is a BEAR to deal with but the Nerva…
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Made it to week 6 on the Nerva program. Never missed a day of reading and of listening. I figured if I am going to spend $200, I need to follow along and stick to it and I am glad I did. Being in a colitis flare is a BEAR to deal with but the Nerva has helped me to pay attention to my thoughts and learn to be calm which has helped activate and regulate my para sympathetic nervous system. I am also doing the low FODMAP diet which has helped a lot to pinpoint food triggers and logging my daily habits to track is a great tool. Since I do not take big pharma meds for colitis, this combination has proving to be more effective and I feel better in doing so. Worth every penny!
Justright GirlUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Symptoms remain much improved
I feel like I’ve been doing Nerva for 4-ish months. At first, I did it nearly daily and improved quickly. Now I just do it if I feel a little off or otherwise just want to relax and do something good for me; I do a session maybe once every week,…
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I feel like I’ve been doing Nerva for 4-ish months. At first, I did it nearly daily and improved quickly. Now I just do it if I feel a little off or otherwise just want to relax and do something good for me; I do a session maybe once every week, give or take. My worst days now aren’t even 10% as bad as my normal, “everyday” days before Nerva!
Roses TruthUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Successful application
Hello,
I just wanted to take a moment to write a review about Nerva. I have been using it for a couple of months and I am currently doing the maintenance program.
👍🏼As a person diagnosed with generalized anxiety, I have to say that I saw a huge…
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Hello,
I just wanted to take a moment to write a review about Nerva. I have been using it for a couple of months and I am currently doing the maintenance program.
👍🏼As a person diagnosed with generalized anxiety, I have to say that I saw a huge decrease in episodes of panic and a certain ease in performing daily activities such as commute or taking elevators.
👎 I believe that check-in support (as additional resource) provided not only via automated emails would add benefits to users. Also, there could be a wider selection of hypnotherapy topics.
Overall, I highly recommend it as additional tool to help with IBS and anxiety management.
Honestly, in my top 5 favorite apps.
Thank you
Ele-MattUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
5 days completed
Doing for 5 days. It relaxes me so much I’ve been falling asleep. I need to really try to stay awake. Hopefully it will still work. There’s been 3 days I’ve fallen asleep. I have completed the program and I cannot tell you how much it has helped me.…
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Doing for 5 days. It relaxes me so much I’ve been falling asleep. I need to really try to stay awake. Hopefully it will still work. There’s been 3 days I’ve fallen asleep. I have completed the program and I cannot tell you how much it has helped me. I actually went out of the house WITHOUT protection for the first time in years!!!!! I still have some work to do to be completely confident, but I now know I will get there. September: had a set back because of the coming of Helena. Hopefully doing a few days of Nerva will get me back on course. Enjoy the sessions so very much.
11/25/2024
I’ve been doing this program since July 2024. I completed the six weeks and it was unbelievable. It even started working between 2-3 weeks.
Since then I do listen to some of the programs 2-3 times a week. I believe it helps me relax and I really like listening to the different scenarios.
Nervous GrannyUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Changed My Life!
I’ve just completed the 6 week IBS Nerva sessions, and as long as it keeps working it has changed my life. I’ve suffered from bowel stress and anxiety since I was 8 years old. It has ranged from incontinence to constipation. Over the years it has…
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I’ve just completed the 6 week IBS Nerva sessions, and as long as it keeps working it has changed my life. I’ve suffered from bowel stress and anxiety since I was 8 years old. It has ranged from incontinence to constipation. Over the years it has gotten worse. I’m 62 now and almost housebound because of bowel incontinence I had started going to various doctors, one referral after another. I decided to start going through the process to get insurance approval for sacral nerve stimulation surgery. During that time IBS things started popping up on my social media page and Nerva was one. It caught my eye and decided to try it. After the first full session all my gut issues went away! I have had regular bowel movements with complete and easy evacuation for the past 6 weeks. I am 100% convinced now it’s all in my mind.
I’m weaning off of every day sessions and so far it’s still working. I’m hoping Nerva will make new dreams to listen to in the maintenance phase and change even just a little the way they get you into hypnosis some of the time. It started to get repetitive and then my mind would drift a bit because I knew what was going to be said already. It has however kept working.
Thank you Nerva program!
C. O’Leary
<3LuLuUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Only wish I had started this sooner
I’m so incredibly happy with the Nerva app. I started feeling noticeably fewer IBS symptoms and a calmer mood after just a few sessions. I’ve now completed 16 sessions and at this point I look forward to spending 20 minutes on the app each morning. I…
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I’m so incredibly happy with the Nerva app. I started feeling noticeably fewer IBS symptoms and a calmer mood after just a few sessions. I’ve now completed 16 sessions and at this point I look forward to spending 20 minutes on the app each morning. I started the low FODMAP diet years ago and take supplements prescribed by my functional medicine doctor. The Nerva app is another huge step forward in managing my symptoms.
Jenny P VUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Day 3 & feeling relax
I enjoy meditation almost daily so the sessions are a great addition. I am finding I become heavier (more relaxed like my body is really connected to the surface under me) but lighter in the sense that I am able to move through the suggestions very…
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I enjoy meditation almost daily so the sessions are a great addition. I am finding I become heavier (more relaxed like my body is really connected to the surface under me) but lighter in the sense that I am able to move through the suggestions very freely.
Only day 3 but I am feeling positive and optimistic. I am ready to kayak this river with adventure and relaxation.
High 5venUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Fixed me
My doctor told me I had IBS because I had a lot of stress. I thought, no, it goes the other way. The IBS is the source of my stress. Turns out we were both right. Now that, thanks to Nerva, I understand that on a gut level (pardon the pun) my…
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My doctor told me I had IBS because I had a lot of stress. I thought, no, it goes the other way. The IBS is the source of my stress. Turns out we were both right. Now that, thanks to Nerva, I understand that on a gut level (pardon the pun) my symptoms have decreased dramatically and my quality of life has improved tremendously. (I also followed a FODMAP diet, and found I could reintroduce most foods eventually). I used the Nerva app pretty much daily for 6 weeks. Symptoms calmed down after two. I used to be at the mercy of my IBS symptoms, and now I feel I have control. I still listen a couple of times per week for maintenance. Bonus: it also works to help me go back to sleep in the middle of the night.
redHairing60Canada
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazing results
I have had amazing results from this program & my IBS symptoms are so much better. I’m feeling the best I have for a long time. Have really enjoyed each day’s meditation session and look forward to it.
Joyful at lastNew Zealand
★★★★★★★★★★
if you’re open to it, it can make a huge change
i wasn’t left with many options, so decided to try this app out. i have done 40 sessions and consistently feel better after each one. be open to it!
premmamehtaUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
It really works
I was skeptical but optimistic at the start. I persisted with the daily practice. To my joy and surprise by week 5 all my symptoms disappeared. I tested this by going on holidays and eating and drinking liberally — no symptoms. It’s a miracle!
notanotherhatAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
Change
With every session I feel a change . It might be small but it’s a change I didn’t feel before. I still feel changes. I am learning more about myself from every session . I feel like I have more control over what happens with my body. I smile more!!!…
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With every session I feel a change . It might be small but it’s a change I didn’t feel before. I still feel changes. I am learning more about myself from every session . I feel like I have more control over what happens with my body. I smile more!!! Unfortunately I’ve had a set back. Life turned upside down for a few days. I’m doing better now. I continue listening to the sessions each day. I make time to listen a couple times a day and breathe. I smile again.
Tiny yo petsUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Love it
The hypnotherapy sessions are terrific. A the lady guiding you had the most calming an relaxing voice. Goog pick. I feel so relaxed after the session and confident I can beat this
ShruggerUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Gut Brain Relief
Good morning I enjoy these sessions with the exception of wanting more options. Hearing the same sessions over and over for “me” is boring. I like to hear more options.
simsodenUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
An interesting app which has helped
I was very sceptical about whether the Nerva app could help as I'm used to taking pills for things that go wrong with my body. I think the really important thing about this app is that it creates a sense that you have some degree of control of the…
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I was very sceptical about whether the Nerva app could help as I'm used to taking pills for things that go wrong with my body. I think the really important thing about this app is that it creates a sense that you have some degree of control of the situation, and that gives positive feedback to your body which eventually becomes habitual. It's a bit difficult to explain but I definitely feel it has helped, whether by giving me better quality sleep, which I feel it has done, or helping me worry much less about relatively small IBS symptoms which may have developed into bigger symptoms and a feeling that everything has gone wrong with my guts. It helps to break that loop. The repetition is important, and although I finished the course I still revisit the sessions.
WotaodoUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Beneficial
This program is so beneficial. The sessions are interesting and enable deep relaxation - ensuring improved mind-gut connections.
Barns56Australia
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazed by the relief!!!
This program WORKS! I cannot say enough good about it. I had suffered with abdominal pain and excruciating wind on a daily basis— for YEARS but it’s all thing of the past now! I still have flare-ups but they’re way less common. I’m even able to get a…
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This program WORKS! I cannot say enough good about it. I had suffered with abdominal pain and excruciating wind on a daily basis— for YEARS but it’s all thing of the past now! I still have flare-ups but they’re way less common. I’m even able to get a handle on them by remembering I am in control (thanks to the meditations), and because of this I feel an immense sense of relief! I never knew I could find relief from my symptoms. I even sleep better, fall asleep quickly (which I almost never used to be able to do!), and can visualize pleasant, relaxing things in my mind during the day with ease. I love every single guided meditation that Nerva offers and I look forward to listening each day. I cannot express my gratitude fully enough, for real. THANK YOU TO THE TEAM AT NERVA!!!! You are an answer to prayer!!!!
Ashamama4United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Life changing
The hypnosis sessions are relaxing and the readings are both supportive and informative. The diffusion techniques particularly resonated with me. I’m able to bring these into my daily life. I definitely experienced cessation of my symptoms during the…
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The hypnosis sessions are relaxing and the readings are both supportive and informative. The diffusion techniques particularly resonated with me. I’m able to bring these into my daily life. I definitely experienced cessation of my symptoms during the 6 week program. The program structure motivated me to stick with it. I highly recommend Nerva to my friends struggling with IBS.
@BadGlindaUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Helping
Seems to have real results after about 2 weeks, getting better with a few small setbacks. Worth the time and money, glad that I am not taking amy medication.
Florissant123456789United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazed by the relief!!!
This program WORKS! I cannot say enough good about it. I had suffered with abdominal pain and excruciating wind on a daily basis— but it’s all thing of the past now! Now, I say to my husband each night, “Guess what I don’t have? GAS!” I feel an…
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This program WORKS! I cannot say enough good about it. I had suffered with abdominal pain and excruciating wind on a daily basis— but it’s all thing of the past now! Now, I say to my husband each night, “Guess what I don’t have? GAS!” I feel an immense sense of relief! I even sleep better, fall asleep quickly(which I never used to do!), and can visualize pleasant, relaxing things in my mind during the day with ease. I love every single guided meditation that Nerva offers and I look forward to listening each day. I cannot express my gratitude fully enough, for real. THANK YOU TO THE TEAM AT NERVA!!!! You are an answer to prayer!!!!
Ashamama4United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Worth every penny
Life changing, this app is very good! I had no issues & I loved everything about this journey of healing my mind gut communication. Highly recommend!!
soundgirlUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
It works!
I’ve been using Nerva self hypnosis for well over a year and have found it very helpful in calming my gut. I’ve been diagnosed with both UC and IBS, and while I need medication for the UC, these sessions help my nervous system chill. For some months…
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I’ve been using Nerva self hypnosis for well over a year and have found it very helpful in calming my gut. I’ve been diagnosed with both UC and IBS, and while I need medication for the UC, these sessions help my nervous system chill. For some months I did daily sessions. Now I tune in when I’m feeling anxious and my day goes better every time!
SpunkellaUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
WHERE HAS THIS BEEN!?
So, to keep a super long story short, I’ve dealt with IBS-C for my whole life but mostly during time I was active duty military and afterwards. I was assigned everything medication and therapy wise they could suggest. NOTHING WORKED and actually made…
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So, to keep a super long story short, I’ve dealt with IBS-C for my whole life but mostly during time I was active duty military and afterwards. I was assigned everything medication and therapy wise they could suggest. NOTHING WORKED and actually made things WORSE. I tried even stuff over the counter such as holistic ways for cleansing and symptom relief, also caused many issues. I noticed whenever my stress was heightened, even those it’s daily/chronic as is, my flare ups and other symptoms would appear. I’m leaving out many details but the point is I was struggling and desperate for RELIEF AND HELP! When I can across Nerva and doing it, MIND BLOWN!!! The research all clears and makes complete sense and WORKS!!! Seriously, LIFE SAVER! And I was diligent in research for years for help! Sooooo happy to have come across this!! Only a bit over a week into it and already beyond impressed!!
Rina J.United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Getting better
I love the ladies voice sorry don’t remember name. She is so calming. I’m still distracted during sessions but getting better. I would like to know more about the lemon. I still can’t bite into it, I see it , hold it, watch the juice as I break it…
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I love the ladies voice sorry don’t remember name. She is so calming. I’m still distracted during sessions but getting better. I would like to know more about the lemon. I still can’t bite into it, I see it , hold it, watch the juice as I break it open. No can’t bite it. It does calm me to think of that lemon. I love all the places she takes me. I have never been diagnosed with IBS or anything else could not find a reason for my symptoms. I’m okay with that just want to feel better. I am feeling better having more normal bowel movements but still have a lot of wind and some bloating. Thank you!
RockyZeldaUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Feeling positive
It has now been 10 days since starting the Nerva journey and I can say that I am definitely seeing a shift in mindset when thinking about my gut issues.
I now see how clearly the stress loop features in my gut reactions and have activated the…
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It has now been 10 days since starting the Nerva journey and I can say that I am definitely seeing a shift in mindset when thinking about my gut issues.
I now see how clearly the stress loop features in my gut reactions and have activated the strategy of becoming aware of my senses to reduce anxiety.
It is still early days but am feeling more positive about managing and reducing flare ups.
The daily commitment to the program has been easy and I look forward to it everyday.
I’m excited to continue this journey and to live a happy, healthy life.
Thank you Nerva 🙌
lheccyAustralia
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