Sunday, October 24, 2010

Aaron's Story



HOW I WAS CURE OF TINNITUS

My name is Aaron Foster. I am writing this in hopes that one day you will be tinnitus survivor like I am now.
I have been a firefighter for 33 years,  I suffered from chronic, severe tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss caused by exposure to loud sirens, air horns, diesel motors and other loud noises.In 2006, the level spiked dramatically, spiraling me down into a pit of depression. I couldn't sleep or eat; I stayed in bed with sweats and shaking spells; I lost strength and considerable weight. My wife held me in her arms, trying to comfort me, and still I thought I was going to die. An empathetic doctor prescribed drugs for my depression, but they made my tinnitus worse.

I felt so terrible but I felt emotionally unavailable at one point. I hated myself for being to self absorbed with my T rather than my family. I was in much emotional and mental pain, and even physical pain in the beginning, dealing with hyperacusis. I was at a loss, Felt like I wouldn't be able to do anything with my life, thought I would have to give up everything. I am sure a lot of Tinnitus sufferer feel that way right now, and I want you to know you are not alone in those feelings. I, too, felt that way.

If anyone would have told me that 3 years later, I would be returning to working place, I would have never believed them. Having tinnitus is a true and real burden. 


Thanks to Dr. William James, for his timely intervention of his product, excellent counseling, support from my family and some prayer. I am completely free of Tinnitus now and forever. 

--- Authored by: Aaron Foster, 10/2010