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Posted 3/31/2015 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
does anyone ever have smells such as bleach or cleaners set off anxiety??? I was cleaning and the bleach smell kinda took my breath away then of course i panic from it.. and now dealing with anxiety..
Posted 3/31/2015 2:05 AM (GMT 0)
Were you mixing any other cleaning product with the bleach?
Posted 3/31/2015 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
S.L.,

I used to feel weird when I would use cleaning products...and/or smell strong smells such as perfumes.

I think our triggers can be a part of sensory overload!

I don't get this anymore, but definitely remember having just what you are experiencing!

S.C.
Posted 3/31/2015 9:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes I have had this issue but I am very sensitive to smell which is due to me having Aspergers Syndrome hopefully this will just be a temporary thing for you.

Hibee
Posted 3/31/2015 10:42 AM (GMT 0)
with very poor vision i have a great nose. very sensitive to potent items. wearing glasses at the computer. i think vision is worsening.
Posted 3/31/2015 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Stormlover,

I read an article, where in certain circumstances, certain chemicals found in household detergants and cleaners can set off anxiety, and then of course, because of being so "zoomed in" on all of the senses while this anxiety intrudes, one remembers the smell very well and that can recall the memory and again set off anxiety. I will try to find that article for you.

Nix
Posted 3/31/2015 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
Becareful inhaling to much of the bleach, it can make you sick. Hope you are feeling better now.
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