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Old Jan 17, 2015, 09:10 PM
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That is really cool to hear about the titanium ear bone

Olfaction is one of the most primative senses in a very deep part of the brain. It is very linked to emotional memory. More than any of our other senses. It is also one of the least understood senses. Still learning a lot about the effect of pheremones on hormonal cycles etc...

Sometimes people report smelling a particular smell just before they have a seizure... That's how come I wondered about it possibly having a neurological trigger.

I just remembered last night that one of my friends really loves perfume. She used to take me to department stores in the US and she'd spray the perfume on the card and wave the card in front of her face so she could smell a woft of the perfume that way. If you really are hypersensitive to smells in your environment then... You might actually get some enjoyment out of something like that. A flower shop might be too much / too overwhelming. A botanical garden in the spring might be nice. A herb garden. Anyway... Just a thought. Like art for your nose.

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