those who are sensitive to smells

Andrew, Jr. · 02-07-2010, 11:14 AM

I am with Blade. I have allergies, and am very sensitive to smells. However, I take allergy meds and take shots on a weekly basis. Now, that has lessened my sensitivities. Now, I am more aware of what is tolerable, and what is not. For example, I am a smoker. I love the smell of my cigars and pipes. I also enjoy the smells of a fire, and a freshly mowed lawn. Again, all of these are regards to what were once allergies for me.

I am really at a loss of what you can do to lessen your sensitivity to smells. Ask your doctor. Maybe he/she has some ideas.

Good luck!

Andrew

casey35 · 02-07-2010, 11:26 AM

thank you people for the ideas. I never know when or what smells i have problems with it just hits me. I have bought new perfumes i have love the smell of to find out that they make me ill. which the only solutions was to take another shower. I do like the idea of a handkerchief. So those who met me at the reunion,do not take me as rude if i have to step away.

VuDu · 02-07-2010, 12:17 PM

I have had that happen a time or two (having to quickly step away). I am highly allergic to Patchoulli (sp?) as well as have reactions to Sandalwood. There have been moments where I have had to walk away from someone with a quickly murmured "excuse me", only to come back after my personal air has cleared and explained the situation.

I am always cognizant of how strong my (perfume/deodorant)scent presents itself because I work in the medical field, where we are not allowed to use them just for that very reason.

cara · 02-07-2010, 12:31 PM

I think working in a no-scent facility (our hospitals and administration offices are scent-free) for the past 8 years has made me hyper-sensitive to perfumes and smells. Although, now that I think about it, I have never been able to wear a scented deodorant and very, very few perfumes. The candle and detergent aisles at stores are the worst for me. However, I don't remember smells being a problem at the dash bash so you may be okay!

cara

02-07-2010, 11:26 AM	#2
casey35 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: a she Relationship Status: finding my way , Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: arkansas Posts: 74 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 108 Times in 32 Posts Rep Power: 859274	thanks thank you people for the ideas. I never know when or what smells i have problems with it just hits me. I have bought new perfumes i have love the smell of to find out that they make me ill. which the only solutions was to take another shower. I do like the idea of a handkerchief. So those who met me at the reunion,do not take me as rude if i have to step away. __________________

02-07-2010, 12:17 PM	#3
VuDu Member How Do You Identify?: Femme with a Wicked Twist Preferred Pronoun?: Trouble Maker Relationship Status: My heart is my own Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Between the cemetary and the reservoir Posts: 248 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 174 Thanked 208 Times in 92 Posts Rep Power: 1021102	I have had that happen a time or two (having to quickly step away). I am highly allergic to Patchoulli (sp?) as well as have reactions to Sandalwood. There have been moments where I have had to walk away from someone with a quickly murmured "excuse me", only to come back after my personal air has cleared and explained the situation. I am always cognizant of how strong my (perfume/deodorant)scent presents itself because I work in the medical field, where we are not allowed to use them just for that very reason. __________________ You don't always get answers for what happens - because sometimes the answers were not for you, they were lessons for someone else.

02-07-2010, 11:14 AM	#1
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am with Blade. I have allergies, and am very sensitive to smells. However, I take allergy meds and take shots on a weekly basis. Now, that has lessened my sensitivities. Now, I am more aware of what is tolerable, and what is not. For example, I am a smoker. I love the smell of my cigars and pipes. I also enjoy the smells of a fire, and a freshly mowed lawn. Again, all of these are regards to what were once allergies for me. I am really at a loss of what you can do to lessen your sensitivity to smells. Ask your doctor. Maybe he/she has some ideas. Good luck! Andrew

02-07-2010, 12:31 PM	#4
cara Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/lesbian femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Married to my love 08.15.15 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,995 Thanked 13,255 Times in 2,725 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I think working in a no-scent facility (our hospitals and administration offices are scent-free) for the past 8 years has made me hyper-sensitive to perfumes and smells. Although, now that I think about it, I have never been able to wear a scented deodorant and very, very few perfumes. The candle and detergent aisles at stores are the worst for me. However, I don't remember smells being a problem at the dash bash so you may be okay! cara