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Hi, I am currently on day 21 of the IBS audio program. During the usually half hour hynosis session per day (for 100 days total), I find that half the time I fall asleep during the tape. I have a busy schedule but manage to fit it in every day. The benefits I have seen so far are that I am way more relaxed, less anxious, I feel like I am going to get better than I have been in years. My outlook is more positive and hopeful overall. As for symptoms, I haven't had anxiety since I began the tapes, I have only had a diarhea attack twice in the last month. I think that this success is due to the tapes, as well as to my adherence to the IBS diet Heather recommends, albeit with my own adjustments regarding trigger foods such as soy and garlic/onion. I have found that the couple times I did end up stuck in the washroom, the episode only lasted an hour instead of the rest of the day or night. My attitude was better, I felt like I could get through it, and indeed it passed more quickly. So I think that the tapes work at a deep level, both psychologically affecting the subconcious mind and the body, so that the mind and body work together towards healing. It actually helps you to regulate your bowel peristalsis, in a safe way, through your subconcious.

I must admit I was sceptical about trying hypnotherapy, but have found that doing it in the safety of my own home, when I choose, has made it a pleasure. And the results make me hopeful that it is going to be worthwhile. Instead of feeling like I will always be plagued by IBS, and having a negative attitude of "why even bother, nothing will help", now I feel more motivated to be an active player in my own healing.

Kris

PS, the tapes are very expensive. Read what Heather wrote in IBS, The First Year to get a really in depth overview of what the tapes offer and how the treatment is laid out!

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