bright light, noise, smell

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So far, light doesn't bother me unless I have a bad headache. Noise does

sometimes. But I DO have a very sensitive nose. I can smell when the

litter boxes need changing before anyone else can, or if something is

stinking in the garbage, or just that sweaty smell that kids get in the

summer. I guess I'd rather have the sensitive nose than not be able to

smell at all. My S-I-L was born without a sense of smell. I can't imagine

what that must be like.

Jeanne in WI

>I have the very same sensitivities. I did not realize it was all part of

>the FM until I started talking to people here. At work some of the old

>folks have their TV's blasting so loud. (it is their right, I know that

>and I understand they have hearing problems).... But I might add it

>completely drives me insane to be in a room where the tv is full blast. I

>just can't wait to get away from the noise.

> Light bothers me alot too. I would rather sit in the almost darkness

> than to be around alot of light.

> And smells, they get me. I can literally TASTE what others can just

> smell. I like body sprays and some colognes, but I have to be very

> sparing with it or it will make me sick.

>

> hugs,

> Debra V.