Air fresheners

[MargaretR]

PS - the scent of natural plant perfumes (known as essential oils) does not affect me either

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Roll-ups do not contain petrochemicals - factory made cigs are bulked up with chemical additives to increase addiction and produce a faster burn (so you smoke more).


Ignorance of the nature of chemical sensitivity is common

They do contain a touch of nicotine though Margaret, that's why I've never really understood you take so much care to try and look after yourself then you stick a fag in your mouth, roll up or no roll up

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by jaysay

They do contain a touch of nicotine though Margaret, that's why I've never really understood you take so much care to try and look after yourself then you stick a fag in your mouth, roll up or no roll up

It is a 50+ year addiction.

Everything else that I have bodily contact with is pure unadulterated and natural.

My toxic load is far less than most people's.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

It is a 50+ year addiction.

Everything else that I have bodily contact with is pure unadulterated and natural.

My toxic load is far less than most people's.

Well I smoked 40 a day for over 20 years, but the first time a doctor asked me to cut down, not stop, I gave up, that was 34 years ago no patches no nothing just never put one in my mouth since, no doubt if I hadn't given up I would have long since vacated this earth

[MargaretR]

24 hours with no exposure to natural gas and I notice I have more energy - moving about faster than usual.

I fondly remember doing the Gay Gordons in Geordieland 5 years ago - if this energy level increase continues I could well resume gallavanting

[yerself]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

24 hours with no exposure to natural gas and I notice I have more energy - moving about faster than usual.

From th' Oxford Dictionary.

Definition for psychosomatic - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

psychosomatic

Pronunciation: /ˌsʌɪkə(ʊ)səˈmatɪk/
adjective

1(of a physical illness or other condition) caused or aggravated by a mental factor such as internal conflict or stress: her doctor was convinced that most of Edith’s problems were psychosomatic

2relating to the interaction of mind and body: hypnosis involves powerful but little-understood psychosomatic interactions

[MargaretR]

Just because few medical practitioners acknowledge it exists doesn't mean it doesn't.
The health effects of lead and asbestos were similarly ridiculed less than a century ago.
As for 'It's all in the mind' and 'due to stress' - balderdash!

If you fast forward to 6.10 of this video, this doc refutes your assumption.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Reflections by Dr. L. Christine Oliver and Alison Johnson - YouTube!

I defy anyone here to live at the same level of stress avoidance that I do.
Avoiding people (such as yourself) is my lifestyle choice.
When you consider what causes stress in your life, you may well conclude 'the actions of others'.
My own company is delightful and guaranteed stress free.

[kestrelx]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

24 hours with no exposure to natural gas and I notice I have more energy - moving about faster than usual.

I fondly remember doing the Gay Gordons in Geordieland 5 years ago - if this energy level increase continues I could well resume gallavanting

Which is cheaper gas or electric cooking?

Air Freshners smell very chemically and the smell is unnatural - better off with incense!

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by kestrelx

Which is cheaper gas or electric cooking?

Air Freshners smell very chemically and the smell is unnatural - better off with incense!

When one makes you gasp and the other doesn't the cost is irrelevant.

Some incense sticks contain petrochemicals.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Just because few medical practitioners acknowledge it exists doesn't mean it doesn't.
The health effects of lead and asbestos were similarly ridiculed less than a century ago.
As for 'It's all in the mind' and 'due to stress' - balderdash!

If you fast forward to 6.10 of this video, this doc refutes your assumption.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Reflections by Dr. L. Christine Oliver and Alison Johnson - YouTube!

I defy anyone here to live at the same level of stress avoidance that I do.
Avoiding people (such as yourself) is my lifestyle choice.
When you consider what causes stress in your life, you may well conclude 'the actions of others'.
My own company is delightful and guaranteed stress free.

Now you've got me there Margaret, if you find avoiding the likes of yerself stressful, why do you come on the sitewhen you live on your own you have to learn to amuse yourself and be prepared to send lots of time on your Jack Jones (no relation to Graham)I'm in the same boat but hell do I like it when somebody pops in for a chat, its like winning the pools

[MargaretR]

Exchanging news/views on forums isn't stressful.
If Yerself turned up on my doorstep he wouldn't be invited in - subtle difference.

I use my time alone reading, web browsing and listening to the radio.
It suits me. I am so content that I often notice my cheeks ache from smiling too much.

[Claytoner40]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Well I smoked 40 a day for over 20 years, but the first time a doctor asked me to cut down, not stop, I gave up, that was 34 years ago no patches no nothing just never put one in my mouth since, no doubt if I hadn't given up I would have long since vacated this earth

Well done Jaysay. I've never smoked myself but seen family members try and stop

[susie123]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Exchanging news/views on forums isn't stressful.
If Yerself turned up on my doorstep he wouldn't be invited in - subtle difference.

I use my time alone reading, web browsing and listening to the radio.
It suits me. I am so content that I often notice my cheeks ache from smiling too much.

I understand exactly where you're coming from Margaret. I have at times fancied a life of solitude myself, I'm quite happy with my own company, but I do have a partner of 36 years and I'm actually quite fond of him!. As for other people, including family, I don't really have any great desire to see them. Funnily enough I'm happy in a crowd, being anonymous, and I like going to places like pubs and passing the evening talking to folks I might never meet again.

Posting on forums is as you say not stressful and I'm glad I discovered Accyweb.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Claytoner40

Well done Jaysay. I've never smoked myself but seen family members try and stop

Well the thing is if you have any illness there isn't much point in trying to get help if your not going to take their advice. I can remember watching people in hospital in the chest ward sat on their bed using a nebulizer then the next minute they were stood at the door having a fag, absolutely crazy, I actually think that I'm only still on the planet because I've looked after myself and have had a good team of clinicians helping me for the last 30 years, but the help is no good if your not prepared to play your part and heed what they say

[cashman]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Well the thing is if you have any illness there isn't much point in trying to get help if your not going to take their advice. I can remember watching people in hospital in the chest ward sat on their bed using a nebulizer then the next minute they were stood at the door having a fag, absolutely crazy, I actually think that I'm only still on the planet because I've looked after myself and have had a good team of clinicians helping me for the last 30 years, but the help is no good if your not prepared to play your part and heed what they say

Georgie Best being a prime example!