those who are sensitive to smells

Blade · 02-07-2010, 10:44 AM

Oh did I mention clothing stores. Some clothing stores, I guess the dye they use or so much newness in one place. I don't know but some clothing stores kill me over the dye 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

Miss Scarlett · 02-07-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Oh did I mention clothing stores. Some clothing stores, I guess the dye they use or so much newness in one place. I don't know but some clothing stores kill me over the dye smells.

Most likely it's the fabric finish rather than the dye.

Blade · 02-07-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

Most likely it's the fabric finish rather than the dye.

ahhh well whatever it is it sets my nose on FIRE lol

Miss Scarlett · 02-07-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

ahhh well whatever it is it sets my nose on FIRE lol

I understand. This has happened to me on occasion but usually with perfumes or those nasty car air fresheners shaped like trees. Or my former employer's room temperature lunches that have been left out of the fridge for at least a day and she would eat this rotting mess! Oh lawd now I'm getting queasy at the memory...

VuDu · 02-07-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

Or my former employer's room temperature lunches that have been left out of the fridge for at least a day and she would eat this rotting mess! Oh lawd now I'm getting queasy at the memory...

*gag*

Leigh · 02-07-2010, 03:13 PM

I'm not really allergic or sensitive to smells, but I have found that at times I have taken a whiff of whatever the smell is at the time and gone WTF thats strong!! I don't really wear anything smelly unless I'm going out with friends, and at that I only put on a little bit

Niceguy · 02-26-2010, 11:06 PM

Hey Casey!

I'm sensitive to certain scents too, but I don't remember having any problems at the bashes. Confined spaces such as planes, trains, and automobiles are usually where I have the most trouble! I'm thinking there should be enough room at the reunion for everyone to have their own personal space if needed.

moxie · 02-26-2010, 11:13 PM

I am not sure how sensitive your sense of smell is or if this would even work for you; however, for my job I often go into homes that smell unpleasant (not a perfume issue but a smoke/urine/rotting food/feces kind of smell). What works for me is either peppermint oil underneath my nose or Vicks Vaporub. I put it under my nose and that is all I can smell

Miss Scarlett · 02-07-2010, 01:32 PM

Patchouli is something I absolutely adore, but since it can be so overpowering I reserve its use for the great outdoors. I have sensitivities to some perfumes, especially heavy scents. Why do people insist on bathing in a heavy scent?

One thing I cannot tolerate at all is what I call smoker smell - their breath, dirty ashtrays and 3rd hand smoke - the odor that clings to smokers.

My signature fragrance is Moonlight Path from Bath & Body Works. It's a light, very feminine blend of musk, roses, violets and lavender.

02-07-2010, 11:26 AM	#3
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. __________________

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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, 10:44 AM	#1
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,412 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Oh did I mention clothing stores. Some clothing stores, I guess the dye they use or so much newness in one place. I don't know but some clothing stores kill me over the dye smells.

02-07-2010, 11:14 AM	#2
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	#5
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

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02-26-2010, 11:06 PM	#11
Niceguy Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Neither feel 100% correct Relationship Status: Chocolate Creme Brulee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 158 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 207 Thanked 305 Times in 83 Posts Rep Power: 54142	Hey Casey! I'm sensitive to certain scents too, but I don't remember having any problems at the bashes. Confined spaces such as planes, trains, and automobiles are usually where I have the most trouble! I'm thinking there should be enough room at the reunion for everyone to have their own personal space if needed.

02-26-2010, 11:13 PM	#12
moxie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: a cynical princess wannabe Preferred Pronoun?: lipgloss junkie Relationship Status: yep Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the ville Posts: 3,027 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,544 Thanked 6,762 Times in 1,844 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I am not sure how sensitive your sense of smell is or if this would even work for you; however, for my job I often go into homes that smell unpleasant (not a perfume issue but a smoke/urine/rotting food/feces kind of smell). What works for me is either peppermint oil underneath my nose or Vicks Vaporub. I put it under my nose and that is all I can smell

02-07-2010, 01:32 PM	#13
Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,947 Times in 3,419 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Patchouli is something I absolutely adore, but since it can be so overpowering I reserve its use for the great outdoors. I have sensitivities to some perfumes, especially heavy scents. Why do people insist on bathing in a heavy scent? One thing I cannot tolerate at all is what I call smoker smell - their breath, dirty ashtrays and 3rd hand smoke - the odor that clings to smokers. My signature fragrance is Moonlight Path from Bath & Body Works. It's a light, very feminine blend of musk, roses, violets and lavender.