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Weird sensory issues

BensonEBensonE Posts: 200 Trailblazer
in Neurodivergence
Does anyone else get a sensory overwhelm from freshly cut grass

Not hay fever but overwhelmed by the smell

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  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,705 Boards Guru
    Not personally, I actually like the smell of freshly cut grass. But similarly, I get overwhelmed by the smell of perfume
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,282 Part of The Furniture
    I find I get overwhelmed by the smell of tar or like car fumes. I find that I have got a strong sense of smell so sometimes things can smell 100% better or worse depending. I don't mind smellies or perfume especially lavender or vanilla because those scents calm me. But sometimes certain smells can put me off. I think grass can be one for me it depends.
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • ebyrne556ebyrne556 Posts: 1,232 Wise Owl
    Heya @BensonE how are u doing? I never thought about this until your post but I just realised yeah I actually do get overwhelmed by the smell!
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  • BensonEBensonE Posts: 200 Trailblazer
    ebyrne556 wrote: »
    Heya @BensonE how are u doing? I never thought about this until your post but I just realised yeah I actually do get overwhelmed by the smell!

    I only noticed it myself when out on my walk recently
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,282 Part of The Furniture
    @BensonE I am quite similar to you as well especially in work because when I walk past the costume department I can smell hairspray and other spray like stuff which is quite overpowering sometimes. Also the canteen can be quite smelly.
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • BensonEBensonE Posts: 200 Trailblazer
    Amy22 wrote: »
    @BensonE I am quite similar to you as well especially in work because when I walk past the costume department I can smell hairspray and other spray like stuff which is quite overpowering sometimes. Also the canteen can be quite smelly.

    Yep totally agree
  • lunarcat522lunarcat522 Posts: 609 Incredible Poster
    @BensonE Not grass for me but I would say I'm quite smell averse to foods especially in the mornings as it just feels really overpowering or after eating as it just seems really overwhelming

    I actually end up mouth breathing past places that do pastries/sausage rolls etc in the mornings as it bothers me that much - there's a place akin to Greggs that I have to walk past on my route to college that I really struggle with

    It's strange because it can even be smells I would usually find nice

    I also really struggle navigating cities due to the amount of smoking and vaping and the weird mix it causes
  • BensonEBensonE Posts: 200 Trailblazer
    lunarcat522 wrote: »
    @BensonE Not grass for me but I would say I'm quite smell averse to foods especially in the mornings as it just feels really overpowering or after eating as it just seems really overwhelming

    I actually end up mouth breathing past places that do pastries/sausage rolls etc in the mornings as it bothers me that much - there's a place akin to Greggs that I have to walk past on my route to college that I really struggle with

    It's strange because it can even be smells I would usually find nice

    I also really struggle navigating cities due to the amount of smoking and vaping and the weird mix it causes

    It's weird and annoying
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 31 Boards Initiate
    I get that. The smell and the feel.
    I feel u.
    It completely overwhelms me.
    Sending love n strength 💪 ❤️
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 34 Boards Initiate
    I like the smell of freshly cut grass but hate all cleaning substances and I really dislike having wet hair
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 26 Boards Initiate
    edited July 2024
    BensonE wrote: »
    Does anyone else get a sensory overwhelm from freshly cut grass

    Not hay fever but overwhelmed by the smell


    Yeah it can be intense. Though sometimes i dont feel it at all??? Also my grandma has a garden and when the flowers bloom i get overwhelmed
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