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★★★★★★★★★★
Hopeful
This flare up has been going on for over 3 months, completely out of control! It has lessened quite a bit since starting Nerva, however, I do very well during the day even after breakfast (using portion control). Then anything I eat in the afternoon…
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This flare up has been going on for over 3 months, completely out of control! It has lessened quite a bit since starting Nerva, however, I do very well during the day even after breakfast (using portion control). Then anything I eat in the afternoon and especially after dinner, triggers constant diarrhea, excessive burping, tummy cramps and growling tummy. The constant diarrhea and back to back trips to the bathroom are very tiresome. The upside is that I am able to sleep through the night🤗 First thing in the AM I have slight diarrhea and then I’m good until my next portion controlled meal (always worse in the evening)! I have resorted to eliminating dinner and having a small snack instead.
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I still have diarrhea daily most often after an evening meal. There have been times I have no diarrhea until after the evening meal. I have recently had my evening meal without experiencing diarrhea. I still use portion control. There are times when my diarrhea has more substance as opposed to explosive liquid and I most often have plenty of time to get to the bathroom. My stress levels have improved and I’m feeling more and more strength and control. My seem to get more in depth during my daily sessions.
EikoowUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Nerva: IBS & Gut Hypnotherapy
Having been a long time sufferer of GI distress I was always looking for a solution. I JUST wanted to feel better. My condition did affect my life. I was in pain almost constantly, been to many doctors, tried a barage of medications. I carefully…
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Having been a long time sufferer of GI distress I was always looking for a solution. I JUST wanted to feel better. My condition did affect my life. I was in pain almost constantly, been to many doctors, tried a barage of medications. I carefully watched my diet. I tried alternative approaches, including meditation. Some things helped a little.
I have only been with Nerva for a week, but am impressed with the business model. It is a very thought out regimen. I feel like part of a community with email check ins, a shared picture of the Nerva group and friendly understanding.
It is a little early to tell if my IBS is better, BUT I have had 4 days of minimal distress. Finger crossed.
Thank you.
Aatl#4United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Gradual improvements
At first I saw little change and was sceptical that it would make a difference to my longstanding ibs symptoms. At about week 5 I realised that I needed to combine Nerva with FODMAP and this was when I noticed improvements. FODMAP alone has not had…
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At first I saw little change and was sceptical that it would make a difference to my longstanding ibs symptoms. At about week 5 I realised that I needed to combine Nerva with FODMAP and this was when I noticed improvements. FODMAP alone has not had this level of impact so I can only attribute the changes in my bowel to Nerva. I would love to see a similar programme for the bladder! Feeling much more positive about the future thanks to Nerva. Improvements have not been consistent and I’ve made other changes to my diet which have helped. (Cut out all caffeine) I feel that Nerva is part of the solution and is helping ‘urgency’ resulting from the overactive gut-brain.
Ivy30616United Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Best help for my IBS
I’ve completed the 6-week Nerva program, and I’ve seen a major improvement in my IBS symptoms. It has helped in a way an elimination diet never did. I feel calmer and less anxious, and my gut has felt better because of it. I’ve gone from daily…
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I’ve completed the 6-week Nerva program, and I’ve seen a major improvement in my IBS symptoms. It has helped in a way an elimination diet never did. I feel calmer and less anxious, and my gut has felt better because of it. I’ve gone from daily flare-ups to hardly experiencing any at all. Even if I do have an issue, I don’t stress about it so much. My belly seems flatter because it’s less bloated. I am continuing with the maintenance program, though not as diligently, but even if I miss a few days, I find it’s still helping to maintain my results from the program.
LizLiz AnneUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Feels like magic
Listening to Nerva made a difference from day 1. I felt calmer and more relaxed both physically and mentally. I feel it changed my relationship with my IBS and with my eating. I still use most days as a maintenance, and particularly if my IBS flares…
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Listening to Nerva made a difference from day 1. I felt calmer and more relaxed both physically and mentally. I feel it changed my relationship with my IBS and with my eating. I still use most days as a maintenance, and particularly if my IBS flares up for some reason .
I found the initial six week course fascinating and enlightening, and really enjoyed learning about IBS , gut issues and the gut brain connection. I would highly recommend it
here today , gone tomorrowUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Only pain is the cost
Part of me wanted this not to work because of the cost but I decided to do the weeks trial anyway and I am already impressed. After being really ill with a flare up the past month and running out of options I thought I’d give it a go along with…
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Part of me wanted this not to work because of the cost but I decided to do the weeks trial anyway and I am already impressed. After being really ill with a flare up the past month and running out of options I thought I’d give it a go along with following a strict Fodmap diet, which I imagine has also played a big part in me feeling better. The sessions have made me feel relaxed and calm, and I have been doing them as soon as I wake up and before I go to sleep, which have been when I have been in most pain. I am surprised at how well this has worked, even when I have started to feel unwell it has stoped it in its tracks and I have been able to go about my day normally, or go to sleep with no pain, which is incredible as the pain would wake me up through the night. It’s a cost I think I’m going to have to make but if it means I can live my life pain free then it will be absolutely worth it.
becky begleyUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Hopeful
This flare up has been going on for over 3 months, completely out of control! It has lessened quite a bit since starting Nerva, however, I do very well during the day even after breakfast (using portion control). Then anything I eat in the afternoon…
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This flare up has been going on for over 3 months, completely out of control! It has lessened quite a bit since starting Nerva, however, I do very well during the day even after breakfast (using portion control). Then anything I eat in the afternoon and especially after dinner, triggers constant diarrhea, excessive burping, tummy cramps and growling tummy. The constant diarrhea and back to back trips to the bathroom are very tiresome. The upside is that I am able to sleep through the night🤗 First thing in the AM I have slight diarrhea and then I’m good until my next portion controlled meal (always worse in the evening)! I have resorted to eliminating dinner and having a small snack instead.
EikoowUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Working Great
Only 4 days in, and I already am feeling the benefits - I am less worried about eating and can fall asleep more easily after doing the hypnotherapy whereas I used to only be able to fall asleep with medication.
HED33United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Gradual improvements
At first I saw little change and was sceptical that it would make a difference to my longstanding ibs symptoms. At about week 5 I realised that I needed to combine Nerva with FODMAP and this was when I noticed improvements. FODMAP alone has not had…
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At first I saw little change and was sceptical that it would make a difference to my longstanding ibs symptoms. At about week 5 I realised that I needed to combine Nerva with FODMAP and this was when I noticed improvements. FODMAP alone has not had this level of impact so I can only attribute the changes in my bowel to Nerva. I would love to see a similar programme for the bladder! Feeling much more positive about the future thanks to Nerva.
Improvements have not been consistent and I’ve made other changes to my diet which have helped. (Cut out all caffeine) I feel that Nerva is part of the solution and is helping ‘urgency’ resulting from the overactive gut-brain.
Ivy30616United Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Life changing
I’ve been recommending Nerva as genuine miracle cure to all my IBS/D friends. Well certainly has been for me. I thought I was dying last year from Crohn’s, slowly withering away, before discovering Nerva. I was using the loo 20-30x a day. I think the…
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I’ve been recommending Nerva as genuine miracle cure to all my IBS/D friends. Well certainly has been for me. I thought I was dying last year from Crohn’s, slowly withering away, before discovering Nerva. I was using the loo 20-30x a day. I think the isolation of the pandemic just triggered a full auto immune response. 1x Nerva session and my 3 neurological centres had a factory reset and i was able to just go to the loo once that day. My health then dramatically improved day by day. I’d say it’s cured 95% of my IBS symptoms with no requirement to change diet (well, except continuing to eating healthily of course). I love Nerva and will be a subscriber for life.
Clevz21United Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Comforting
I love the daily meditation and very reassuring for me. I have calmed down and settling into this practice. I have this plan now where before I tried everything the doctors and dietitian have recommended. The only thing that stopped the horrible…
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I love the daily meditation and very reassuring for me. I have calmed down and settling into this practice. I have this plan now where before I tried everything the doctors and dietitian have recommended. The only thing that stopped the horrible diarrhea was a steroid type drug that is only a temporary fix. Now I have control of working with and treating and trusting myself. I feel much better. Thank you!
AdeledennyUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
IBS and Lactose Intolerance
Last year for five months, I had chronic diarrhoea. I had loads of tests. Cameras up and down! Everything came back normal in the end. I was so frustrated. I decided to try dairy free. Cutting out all cheese, milk et cetera. Found out myself that I’m…
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Last year for five months, I had chronic diarrhoea. I had loads of tests. Cameras up and down! Everything came back normal in the end. I was so frustrated. I decided to try dairy free. Cutting out all cheese, milk et cetera. Found out myself that I’m lactose intolerance. The chronic diarrhoea stopped within a few days and I thought that was it. But occasionally I’d still wake in the night needing to go to the loo. I’d get caught out when I was out and I was nervous about going out too. So I guessed I was IBS too. I tried Low FODMAP. But it didn’t really help then I saw this app on Facebook and I thought I’d give it a try. I really enjoyed the first seven days so thought I’m gonna give it a good go and I’ve paid for the whole year. It took a good 4 to 5 weeks before I felt it had worked, but I did it every day. And after the six weeks, I felt confident again about going out seeing friends having meals out et cetera. I still can’t eat dairy or at least dairy with lactose in but I can put up with that! I really enjoyed doing the hypnotherapy every day. And I like the repetition of the different hypnotherapy sessions. Now I want them to bring out an app to help with my sleep. :-)
I’m now on day 134. I’m going to try to get to day 365. :-). Thank you, Nerva.
PeachLaneUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
On the right path
I’m only in the first week of trying Nerva and I decided to give it a try after I realized that my chronic constipation, which I have had my entire life, was simply not caused by what I was eating. I had some success with a supplement that targets…
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I’m only in the first week of trying Nerva and I decided to give it a try after I realized that my chronic constipation, which I have had my entire life, was simply not caused by what I was eating. I had some success with a supplement that targets vagus nerve as well as a device that promoted a relaxed state. My pelvic floor PT suggested Nerva. I am very tired of this condition ruling my life and creating so much stress and worry all the time. I am also tired of restrictive diets and countless meds and supplements that never solved the problem. This program is already taking the fear out of eating and I feel more at ease. I am hopeful and plan to continue. The program seems well thought out and backed by research and results. Looking forward to seeing where this takes me……Well, I completed the program and now I continue with the sessions each week. I am so grateful. Nerva is amazing! I cannot believe the positive impact on my gastrointestinal issues and my life. Nerva has delivered and I highly recommended!!
ksambognaUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Gradual improvements
At first I saw little change and was sceptical that it would make a difference to my longstanding ibs symptoms. At about week 5 I realised that I needed to combine Nerva with FODMAP and this was when I noticed improvements. FODMAP alone has not had…
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At first I saw little change and was sceptical that it would make a difference to my longstanding ibs symptoms. At about week 5 I realised that I needed to combine Nerva with FODMAP and this was when I noticed improvements. FODMAP alone has not had this level of impact so I can only attribute the changes in my bowel to Nerva. I would love to see a similar programme for the bladder!
Feeling much more positive about the future thanks to Nerva.
Ivy30616United Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Include migraine / headaches
In my case food causes 4 am migraines, possible die histamines , oxalates , polysaccharides. Fatty food will increase it
Carlos ghhjUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Has changed my life
After suffering from IBS for all my life I now would describe myself as not being a sufferer. I can eat loads more foods without discomfort and on the odd occasions my vowel my react it’s mild and goes quickly. I can’t recommend this highly enough
Paddy the bearUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Noticeable changes
I’m on day 5. My first 4 sessions gave me an opportunity to look within myself and address my anxiety issues. I’m stoked to listen to my recording this evening and reflect on what tonight’s lesson teaches me. My gut struggles have been lessened…
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I’m on day 5. My first 4 sessions gave me an opportunity to look within myself and address my anxiety issues. I’m stoked to listen to my recording this evening and reflect on what tonight’s lesson teaches me. My gut struggles have been lessened significantly. Not that I don’t have to watch what I eat but I can now eat without fear. That’s after 4 sessions. Mentally I feel stronger, I have excellent natural supports at home as well, which has also been a great help. At this point I highly recommend that anyone who has gut issues to give the program a try. I know there are no guarantees, but when I saw that Monash also supports this program it gave me the confidence to give it a try. I had read some information regarding the gut brain connection; once I looked more into this I was able to appreciate the science behind this program as well. I feel to be successful you have to be honest with yourself and seriously look within and address your emotional shortcomings.
Best wishes to all of you who have similar struggles.
tatonaenaeUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Great for anxiety IBS
I’ve been doing this for a few weeks and IBS is pretty much gone. My IBS is triggered by anxiety and this program really relaxes you. It’s sooooo much easier than trying to do an elimination diet. I tried to do that before, but the anxiety over…
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I’ve been doing this for a few weeks and IBS is pretty much gone. My IBS is triggered by anxiety and this program really relaxes you. It’s sooooo much easier than trying to do an elimination diet. I tried to do that before, but the anxiety over the diet actually made my IBS worse. This hypnosis app is much easier, and more effective.
Laurabelle120United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Love hypnotherapy based solution!
Been following low fodmap diet for several years and it’s helpful…but I get so tired of avoiding things all the time. I’ve only been doing Nerva a couple of days but I think I’m already a bit more regular and I have some nice positive images and…
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Been following low fodmap diet for several years and it’s helpful…but I get so tired of avoiding things all the time. I’ve only been doing Nerva a couple of days but I think I’m already a bit more regular and I have some nice positive images and thoughts that come to my mind when my gut isn’t feeling great. Really enjoy hypnosis too—feels great to do it! Also like learning more about the causes of discomfort.
HappilyHypnotizedUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Surprised by how much things improved!
I've suffered with IBS for as long as I can remember. So often I would tell my doctor, it feels like a hamster wheel - if only I could just stop thinking about it. Nerva helped me do that!
I still watch what I eat, but the tools I learned from Nerva…
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I've suffered with IBS for as long as I can remember. So often I would tell my doctor, it feels like a hamster wheel - if only I could just stop thinking about it. Nerva helped me do that!
I still watch what I eat, but the tools I learned from Nerva help calm down my thinking, which has always been the biggest hurdle with my IBS.
The breathing techniques, the visualization, and a better understanding of the brain-gut connection are really making a difference! I was concerned about what the visualization would be like, but they are very calming scenes: park, bookstore, village - nothing weird.
I would encourage anyone with IBS to give this a try!
nlzmomUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
I’ve had great results
I’m giving this app a second go. I had great results with my IBS and anxiety around eating after my first 6 weeks. The relief lasted a few months after, but I did relapse again recently. Even if this is something I’ll have to use daily for the…
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I’m giving this app a second go. I had great results with my IBS and anxiety around eating after my first 6 weeks. The relief lasted a few months after, but I did relapse again recently. Even if this is something I’ll have to use daily for the rest of my life, the reward is worth the price.
Blazin SparrowCanada
★★★★★★★★★★
Really working
This is really working. I am having less episodes and my pain is decreasing. I’ve been marking on my calendar days when I have no pain and don’t get sick and they have been increasing recently. in fact, I have been able to eat things that usually…
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This is really working. I am having less episodes and my pain is decreasing. I’ve been marking on my calendar days when I have no pain and don’t get sick and they have been increasing recently. in fact, I have been able to eat things that usually make me sick. I’m not going to push my luck, but I’m pleasantly surprised. I am also learning a lot from this course. It’s not just hypnotherapy, but there are also lessons, and some of it is information that I haven’t heard elsewhere. I definitely recommend it. It’s giving me mental strength to heal and helping me understand the science behind IBS and the gut brain axis on a much deeper level than I have seen elsewhere.
erirose8United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Day 5
Only on day 5 and I can feel a shift in my body and my health. I feel calm and not freaked out when it’s time to eat. Years of struggle, sadness and hating my body are melting away. Thank you so much.
hopper roxUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Reshapes my gut relationship!
I’ve never had a consistent meditation practice or anything of the sort, but Nerva has created the space for me to have a regular practice and immediately improved my relationship with my gut. Just knowing that I can impact my physical well-being…
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I’ve never had a consistent meditation practice or anything of the sort, but Nerva has created the space for me to have a regular practice and immediately improved my relationship with my gut. Just knowing that I can impact my physical well-being with mental intervention is reason enough to use Nerva. But on top of that, I get all the benefits of meditating for 15 minutes every day!
I saw some immediate improvement in symptoms my first week. Some symptoms returned in the second week, but as I continue with the program, they become less overwhelming. Recommending this to my friends with IBS, especially when elimination diets and medications and supplements haven’t been doing enough to mitigate symptoms.
Love the sessions, love the encouragement and research-backed results, and love the support team - they are genuinely invested in your well-being! (Shout out to Anne, who provides 5-star service every time!)
Joey BruinUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
So far it is helping
I am on week five and started to notice positive changes in this week. I knew that stress always made my IBS worse but could not find a way to reduce it. These sessions are very calming and the calmness sticks with me for quite some time after each…
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I am on week five and started to notice positive changes in this week. I knew that stress always made my IBS worse but could not find a way to reduce it. These sessions are very calming and the calmness sticks with me for quite some time after each session. I’m finding this program is helping me and recommend it if you have tried diets, probiotics, and medication that didn’t seem to make a difference.
Songbird 112United States
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