PTSD & ultra-sensitivity?
Michael
anything, but I suppose anyone could have this problem.
Does anyone have, or know someone who has, ultra-sensitve senses? I don't
mean being sensitive to perfume, smoke, and overly strong smells, sounds,
tastes, and sights, but "unreal" perceptions. At times, we all suffer from
someone's overuse of perfume, second hand smoke, super-spicy cooking, or
bright lights. What I'm looking for is information on people who get doses
of regular smells, sounds, and all that totally overwhelm them. Examples
would be like a deer's musk, or wild turkey (the bird, not the drink) from
40 yards away, with no wind. Or the marking scent in a dog's urine. Before
you city-folk say something about animal's stinking, what about human smells
of body functions, including sexual after the act, for hours? I wish I was
making this up, but I'm not. Some things I have found logical reasons for,
like picking up items that have been moved or are out-of-place for the
enviroment, but this "extra" is beating me.
If you know of this problem, what can be done to "treat" it? Are there any
medicines that will reduce the sensitivity? Some seem to become normal,
like smelling manure for a while, while cleaning barns or such. But it is
hard not to gag when a person smells fouly or you catch a sniff of a skunk,
at point blank.
Oh, omit comments about gas-masks. If you've ever worn one, you'll know why.
:)
Thanks
midmowriter
that -- or hearing dogs eat. But eating dogs is a major trigger for
me.
doc Holiday
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>> Hello Mike, I have always thought that intellect, memory and heighened sensory input prior to trauma or cause of developing PTSD are contributing factors. I also think that they play a role in survival both before and after. At times they can be ruled as a blessing or a curse.These are only my personal thoughts, as far as I know there is no scientific or medical validation. I am just happy to read that you are communicating and contributing to the group. By the way I hope the scent of a Rose or an Ocean Breeze comes your way:), keep the senses alert unless they make you ill, take care, stay healthy, John De
Nancy
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> Does anyone have, or know someone who has, ultra-sensitve senses? I don't
> mean being sensitive to perfume, smoke, and overly strong smells, sounds,
> tastes, and sights, but "unreal" perceptions. At times, we all suffer
> from someone's overuse of perfume, second hand smoke, super-spicy cooking,
> or bright lights. What I'm looking for is information on people who get
> doses of regular smells, sounds, and all that totally overwhelm them.
Are you perhaps referring to the time when I heard some people talking to
each other in my backyard (over 1 acre) even though I knew that these
particular folks were not within 5 miles of my house?
After the third try of showing myself that no one was there, I gave up and
went inside.
At the next visit to my p-doc I told her about the experience. She doubled
my Buspar and I haven't had it happen again. An anxiety reaction, I'd
guess.
> Examples would be like a deer's musk, or wild turkey (the bird, not the
> drink)
> from 40 yards away, with no wind. Or the marking scent in a dog's urine.
> Before you city-folk say something about animal's stinking, what about
> human smells of body functions, including sexual after the act, for hours?
> I wish I was making this up, but I'm not. Some things I have found
> logical reasons for, like picking up items that have been moved or are
> out-of-place for the
> enviroment, but this "extra" is beating me.
>
> If you know of this problem, what can be done to "treat" it? Are there
> any medicines that will reduce the sensitivity? Some seem to become
> normal, like smelling manure for a while, while cleaning barns or such.
> But it is hard not to gag when a person smells fouly or you catch a sniff
> of a skunk, at point blank.
>
> Oh, omit comments about gas-masks. If you've ever worn one, you'll know
> why. :)
>
> Thanks
Smile and there will be something to smile about!
Nancy
Michael
Uh, yeah. That will work. I don't do that often, but I have had it happen
once or twice. I had an M-16 vent in my face and damaged my left eye and
ear, so my hearing is a little off (yes, left. I had an idiot for a range
officer who said you could fire one left handed, the piece of crap. It
stovepiped and the gases vented back. If it had been on my right, it would
have been harmless). Then, repeated exposure to fire dulled my hearing even
more, which might be a good thing sometimes. :) If I can ID the source, I
can put it out somewhat, unless it is annoying, like a beeper or something.
Buspar, huh? So far, mine has avoided that one since she feels that it is
"bad." I will check and see if it is as close to mine as I think it is, and
I might "get approval" to go up in dosage to see if it helps. Don't take
"bad" as anything serious, every time I change doctors, they change scripts
because they feel that something is "bad," "old," or some such stuff. I
think it is the "I know best" syndrome in doctors. :)
Take care,
Pax,
Michael
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