Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS)

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• Overview

  The Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS) is a neuroplasticity-based programme designed to rewire the brain and calm an overactive limbic system. Developed by Annie Hopper, it is used by people with conditions such as fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), POTS, and chronic pain. DNRS combines daily “rounds” (structured mental rehearsal practices) with tools for shifting thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to support recovery.

• How It Works

  • Core content is delivered through a 14-hour video programme which participants work through at their own pace.

  • Daily practice involves doing “rounds” — structured visualisation and cognitive exercises — for about an hour per day.

  • The programme encourages positive emotional states, incremental progress, and rewiring of maladaptive patterns.

  • Optional group coaching calls, retreats, and an online community are also available

• Worth Knowing

  • DNRS recommends committing to at least 6 months of daily practice for best results.

  • The programme has been around since 2008 and has built a large global community of users.

  • The language and style can feel prescriptive, which some find motivating and others find off-putting.

• What People Found Useful

  • A user with MCAS said after five months of DNRS they had made “tons of progress” and felt more hopeful by seeing gradual improvements over time (reddit.com/r/MCASlink)

  • Another participant admitted they disliked the programme’s delivery and business model but still found DNRS “helped me dramatically, and I would do it again without hesitation” (reddit.com/r/MCASlink)

  • Someone in r/Fibromyalgia shared that after being bed bound for years, DNRS helped them return to full-time work, run a mile daily, and lift weights again — though they described the daily mental practice as “very intensive” (reddit.com/r/Fibromyalgialink)

  • A person in the SIBO community said DNRS gave them a way out of a constant fight-or-flight state, finding the rewiring approach useful and noticing shifts from even small, consistent practice (reddit.com/r/SIBOlink)

  • One POTS user said DNRS helped them incrementally “reassociate obstacles with positive emotions,” which reduced fear around triggers and made daily life less overwhelming (reddit.com/r/POTSlink)

  • In r/Anxiety, a user reported full recovery from fibro/ME/CFS and anxiety using DNRS, describing a major shift in emotional baseline with less fear and overwhelm (reddit.com/r/Anxietylink)

• Length of Course

  • The video programme is about 14 hours long in total.

  • Daily practice involves approximately 1 hour per day of “rounds.”

  • Recommended commitment is at least 6 months of consistent practice.

• Time Zone Accessibility

  • Fully online and self-paced video course.

  • Accessible worldwide, with optional live group coaching calls scheduled in North American time zones (recordings often available).

• Typical Costs

  • The video programme costs around US$350 (about £275 in the UK, €320 in Europe, and AU$530 in Australia).

  • In-person and virtual seminars are available at higher cost (typically US$2,000+).

• Discounts + Affordability

  • Occasional promotions are offered.

  • Payment plans may be available depending on the package purchased.

• Links

  • Official site: retrainingthebrain.com