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Haven’t noticed any change in bowel habits but have had moments of relaxation that I didn’t think were possible for me.
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Haven’t noticed any change in bowel habits but have had moments of relaxation that I didn’t think were possible for me.
I am a skeptic when it comes to this type of stuff. I went in thinking it probably won’t work but I could use some new meditations! Week 3 rolled around and I took two car rides that are normally super stressful for me. I normally leave an hour or…
I am a skeptic when it comes to this type of stuff. I went in thinking it probably won’t work but I could use some new meditations! Week 3 rolled around and I took two car rides that are normally super stressful for me. I normally leave an hour or more early so I can stop several times to go to the bathroom. However both times I drove straight through. The first one it didn’t even click until I parked and was 30 mins early! Then I was like well that was probably a coincidence. Then came the second stressful car trip. Same thing happened. I was in shock. Then I rode with my someone who can make a none anxious person without IBS have issues haha! Nothing. No IBS. no car anxiety! Just a great drive and great conversations. No swearing or searching out bathrooms along the way!! I then lapses week 4. The next car trip I was anxious and had to stop 1 time. My husband said guess you should start that program back up. So I did. Now I’m on my last week and I’m hooked. I have seen therapist, doctors, did deep breathing and meditations and taken tons of medications - nothing has worked for 14 years! FOURTEEN! Six weeks in and I’m taking car trips again. In fact I’m planning on doing my first long distance trip in years next month and LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!!!! Download this app and give it a try. Do the plan like they ask! It makes a difference. I’m no longer a skeptic and now a believer! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
This is an excellent app. Highly effective.
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Great! It’s only day 5 and it started helping my IBS since day 1. Thank you!!!
I’ve had quite serious digestive issues on and off for over 5 years. They tend to flare up to a debilitating level (ie not being able to work, enjoy holidays, leave the house for long periods of time) for months at a time and I’ve undergone all types…
I’ve had quite serious digestive issues on and off for over 5 years. They tend to flare up to a debilitating level (ie not being able to work, enjoy holidays, leave the house for long periods of time) for months at a time and I’ve undergone all types of invasive testing and diets to no avail. Nothing has worked so I’ve been willing to try absolutely anything as the years have gone on. Worth noting that Ive previously been very skeptical of mediation in general, just not my thing. Amazingly, after about 10 days I started seeing a dramatic reduction in my symptoms after using Nerva everyday. I must caveat that simultaneously I’ve been following a relatively low FODMAP diet and consciously trying to reduce stress on my body, but without a doubt Nerva has contributed to the reduction in symptoms (I have tried these things before Nerva and they have not helped at all). I am now on week 5 with nearly 3 clear weeks of virtually no symptoms. This is the best my stomach has been in years and I feel happier and healthier than ever. I have no doubt that there is a mental component to this, and believing that it will help you may well be a factor in its effectiveness. That being said, if you have tried everything and don’t know where else to go, it is a very small price to pay for something that could change your life for the better. Thank you to those who made this app, it has truly changed my life !
I like it ..it’s really helpful for me.
Love the guided suggestions through hypnotherapy and education.
I love this app!! Helps with IBS and anxiety. It really works!
Feeling relaxed and thankful there is a program that understands what I am going through!
I'm enjoying the readings and meditation. I wish the meditation were longer. They are soothing😀
This has helped calm my lower digestive tract. I thought it might be worth a try & it was!
I’m only on day 11 and already can feel so many benefits Thank you and looking forward to learning so much more
Day 5 and my symptoms are subsiding incrementally. After decades of struggle, I am impressed.
This has been life changing for me.
I like the sessions because they are short and deep. Hopefully, I can heal myself with it.
About 80 percent symptom relief so far and I’ve only used it for a few weeks :)
My IBS started when I went off to college in 1973. That’s such a long time to be dealing with chronic digestive issues. Pain from gas, bloating, squeezing feeling in my intestines from hyper motility, intermittent diarrhea and constipation, endless…
My IBS started when I went off to college in 1973. That’s such a long time to be dealing with chronic digestive issues. Pain from gas, bloating, squeezing feeling in my intestines from hyper motility, intermittent diarrhea and constipation, endless testing and you know the rest. No food plans have helped and I’ve tried most of them. Many of course made my symptoms worse. Even Low Fodmap diet didn’t help at all. Staying away from white foods was the most helpful, but no matter what, I still missed out on a lot due to symptoms. Turns out the Dr at the student health center was on the right track all those years ago when she had me doing progressive relaxation. It didn’t work for me then, but it did this time. I’ve done quite a bit of meditation through apps in the last few years to calm my anxiety and ADD, yes I’m that person. Somewhere I saw the info on the Verve App and decided that it was worth my time and money to calm down my nervous system. I enjoyed all of the daily sessions and have learned so much about how to calm my system down and activate the vagus system. I am a scientist, so was encouraged by the science and common sense behind each week. Every morning I would start the day with the reading and the meditation, or sometimes at night. By week four everything started to settle down, and today as I finish my 6 weeks , I am grateful for all the lessons learned and look forward to being able to eat without so much fear on a long awaited trip to Italy. Thanks so much. Susan
Tools for life and real results.
After day 3 I’m already feeling more relaxed: mind & body. Helping with my IBS-C as well as depression & anxiety.
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Awesome
This app I would say not only for IBS but also helps to stay calm and relax . If you have an or depression.
Highly recommended
Like magic! Scientific magic, my gut and mind feel more invigorated after just the first session.
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