When I bought the Program in July 2007, it was at the suggestion of my allergist. She suspected that I had GAD. I went through all the sessions, but didn't feel any different.

Then, last August (2008), I visited an environmental medicine clinic. To make it short, I've been on a detox program for environmental pollutants. An unexpected result is that my hyperacusis diminished drastically.

Now I feel much calmer and more relaxed in general. Not surprising, really-- it used to be that I was constantly cringing, starting, etc. from loud sounds; and having several such reactions in one single minute wasn't at all unusual. I didn't know just how tense and on edge I was from it all until it went away.

The person who wore such horribly strong stuff (which is what drove me to environmental medicine in the first place) left for another position about 10 months ago. It's a major relief to me to not have to feel like I'm being poisoned all day long.

I've noticed postings about physical problems being the CAUSE of anxiety and/or depression. Apparently that was the case with me, too. I've been intending to go back and listen to some of the sessions again, anyhow -- but I keep getting busy with making bread and whatever.

purpmartin