What members say about using Nerva for IBS: bloating, food, travel and everyday life.
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I have seen improvement in my IBS-D over a few months. While it is helpful in reducing flares, the Nerva program works best with when one is mindful of food triggers, anxiety levels and getting sufficient sleep.
I love this programme BUT too expensive for me to continue after the free week! I am a UK pensioner - on the lower state pension! We have very expensive energy costs and most people have now lost our government help for this! With my painful…
I love this programme BUT too expensive for me to continue after the free week! I am a UK pensioner - on the lower state pension! We have very expensive energy costs and most people have now lost our government help for this! With my painful conditions ( severe back pain, IBS) I have to keep warm so cannot afford the Nerva programme!
I have seen improvement in my IBS-D over a few months. While it is helpful in reducing flares, the Nerva program works best with when one is mindful of food triggers, anxiety levels and getting sufficient sleep.
I feel the Nerva hypnotherapy sessions are already helping me even though this is only my second week of listening. It must be about 8 weeks and I will definitely continue to do these sessions. I have halved my intake of Nexium and am not suffering…
I feel the Nerva hypnotherapy sessions are already helping me even though this is only my second week of listening. It must be about 8 weeks and I will definitely continue to do these sessions. I have halved my intake of Nexium and am not suffering from reflux. In all the 8 weeks I’ve had 3 episodes of acute indigestion. Also my IBS symptoms have improved enormously. I have maybe 1 or 2 minor problems per fortnight. So I’m very happy with the results.
Committed to this programme. Very relaxing. Excellent guided imagery. The variety of imagery is really helpful. Voice of therapist really calming. Certainly less blotting and intestinal pain less frequent. Protaxia pain still an issue . Bowel…
Committed to this programme. Very relaxing. Excellent guided imagery. The variety of imagery is really helpful. Voice of therapist really calming. Certainly less blotting and intestinal pain less frequent. Protaxia pain still an issue . Bowel movements more frequent. Infrequent constipation plus too Thank you Nerva team
I found this to be a very helpful tool for raising my awareness about my own stress levels and wellbeing when practiced daily for the recommended six week minimum. For me that was stress that I was not previously conscious of and became more able to…
I found this to be a very helpful tool for raising my awareness about my own stress levels and wellbeing when practiced daily for the recommended six week minimum. For me that was stress that I was not previously conscious of and became more able to regulate with positive cognitive and metabolic benefits. thank you
Just starting out but I can say that I’m already experiencing fewer symptoms and having less anxiety when I do experience any. I’m hopeful this program will help me like nothing else has. It’s only day 5 but it’s definitely doing something good!
Enjoyed the sessions and certainly felt relaxed but no obvious improvement at this stage unfortunately. Might repeat the program again.
I would give this app 5 stars because I think it has helped me a lot. However, I have had this app for over a year and there has been no new content. We pay an enormous amount of money each year for this app, I would think some new sessions would not…
I would give this app 5 stars because I think it has helped me a lot. However, I have had this app for over a year and there has been no new content. We pay an enormous amount of money each year for this app, I would think some new sessions would not be too much to ask for.
I know that stress and anxiety is a big trigger for by tummy issues. So these sessions have been great at helping to switch off and calm my mind. I’ve noticed I’ve had less flare ups reducing my pain overall. So thanks Nerva.
I’m really liking how much this makes me relax, just realized I was almost asleep. Will love it if it helps with my stomach issues. Worth a try for sure.
Seems to be working well for so far. Lots of information. Only a week in and visualisation exercises do usually work well for me. It is on the expensive side though.
Hi there, I have just started on Nerva, but have missed a couple of days It would be great to be able to review previous hypnotherapy sessions. They are very calming and I hope they continue after day 7.
Seems to help with pain somewhat. Not sure how much it’s helped my IBS overall but it sends my husband to sleep quickly if I listen to the hypnotherapy sessions at night.
As someone new to IBS, I found myself really overwhelmed with treatment options. I saw people online mention this app, so I figured I'd try the week long trial. It's helping me so much! Great app. Will need to use it longer to know how good the…
As someone new to IBS, I found myself really overwhelmed with treatment options. I saw people online mention this app, so I figured I'd try the week long trial. It's helping me so much! Great app. Will need to use it longer to know how good the results are, which is my only reason for 4 stars and not 5
Hi there, I have just started on Nerva, but have missed a couple of days It would be great to be able to review previous hypnotherapy sessions. They are very calming and I hope they continue after day 7.
I still feel like I need more time with this, and will likely opt for the maintenance program. I think there are days where I am more immersed in the process than others and it can be difficult to control for environmental interruptions, one’s state…
I still feel like I need more time with this, and will likely opt for the maintenance program. I think there are days where I am more immersed in the process than others and it can be difficult to control for environmental interruptions, one’s state of mind, etc.. I also feel that the introductory part of each session only has minimal variation between the 3-3-3 technique, the clench and release stuff, etc. These exercises are a bit boring, are a bit annoying, and I question how helpful they are. The subsequent option of each session is more engaging to me. Nonetheless, I suspect it may have helped me somewhat. I hope to get a fuller sense of that as I do maintenance.
I know that stress and anxiety is a big trigger for by tummy issues. So these sessions have been great at helping to switch off and calm my mind. I’ve noticed I’ve had less flare ups reducing my pain overall. So thanks Nerva.
Needs more clarity for people with hard of hearing. You can have a calm voice without the whispering hissing noises. This ruins quality of voice for hard of hearing.
I’m really enjoying this app! Soooo calming for me. Unfortunately, I fall asleep from her voice but I rarely feel relaxed so this is marvelous!
Hi..It feels really good after the session. short session makes it easy to do everyday and the soothing voice is more calming.The one thing what I feel is it is much better if I add progressive muscle relaxation along with it in its first…
Hi..It feels really good after the session. short session makes it easy to do everyday and the soothing voice is more calming.The one thing what I feel is it is much better if I add progressive muscle relaxation along with it in its first stage..that keeps me more relaxed..
Today’s session seemed premature. I don’t feel in control of my guts, not by a long shot, and yet I was asked to see weeks down the road when that would be the case. Trouble is I ve tried so many things that seemed promising but did not last. Today’s…
Today’s session seemed premature. I don’t feel in control of my guts, not by a long shot, and yet I was asked to see weeks down the road when that would be the case. Trouble is I ve tried so many things that seemed promising but did not last. Today’s coaching session really bugged me, felt false. But I am sleeping better as I do the sessions just before going to bed, so all is not lost…..
Five stars for NERVA I have only completed day four but my BP is normal after years of extra high & worrying low as medication was changed to address the issue Finally after a change of meds in one week my BP so low I flatlined for two months and…
Five stars for NERVA I have only completed day four but my BP is normal after years of extra high & worrying low as medication was changed to address the issue Finally after a change of meds in one week my BP so low I flatlined for two months and then had 7 days of extreme falls before rushed to hospital aged 83 and a pacemaker fitted still had BP problems and IBS now VERY DEPRESSED I called my daughter and said HELP We both have IBS so we have both started Nerva this week With Huge success from me (my daughter is in hospital for a skin cancer op so haven’t checked her progress) but my BP and my gut are making HUGE PROGRESS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you Nerva —-a million stars ——
The pay should be offered month by month not a full year that would make people more up to want to continue and for it to be their choice but again it’s a really great app, but it would make it more affordable paying month by month
I feel that the hypnotherapy scripts only mention bowel movements, gas and bloating. I actually have none of those - i have GERD & silent reflux/ stomach discomfort but not the symptoms that are mentioned over and over.. maybe you could make it less…
I feel that the hypnotherapy scripts only mention bowel movements, gas and bloating. I actually have none of those - i have GERD & silent reflux/ stomach discomfort but not the symptoms that are mentioned over and over.. maybe you could make it less specific for those of us who dont have IBS on the upside the scripts are very nice and read at a nice pace and the voice is very soothing
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