MCS people have 100-1000 times the sense of smell of “normal” people. You may think people are using so much more chemical; but it is your being able to notice them. Your body recognizes this
as potential ‘enemies’ and the flight or fight response goes off in your brain and whole body. The Stress Response does much damage to the body and brain over time. This is a main cause for the downward spiraling of Chemical Sensitivity. Relaxation is not a luxury, but vitally important.
The Stress response damages the adrenals, digestion and other organs over time. *(see details below). It takes time to heal these systems and usually require physical as well as brain retraining. There are many ways to retrain your brain. The important thing is that you enjoy it and get enough results to keep you motivated. I offer a program and do consulting, but there are many ways to do this. I developed a way that has revolutionized my health and life. I can’t even smell people’s laundry detergent any more, unless it is super strong.
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Mechanism of Flight or Fight Response From Wikipedia
The reaction begins in the amygdala, which triggers a neural response in the hypothalamus. The initial reaction is followed by activation of the pituitary gland and secretion of the hormone ACTH.[9] The adrenal gland is activated almost simultaneously and releases the neurotransmitter epinephrine. The release of chemical messengers results in the production of the hormone cortisol, which increases blood pressure, blood sugar, and suppresses the immune system.[10] The initial response and subsequent reactions are triggered in an effort to create a boost of energy. This boost of energy is activated by epinephrine binding to liver cells and the subsequent production of glucose.[11] Additionally, the circulation of cortisol functions to turn fatty acids into available energy, which prepares muscles throughout the body for response.[12] Catecholamine hormones, such as adrenaline (epinephrine) or noradrenaline (norepinephrine), facilitate immediate physical reactions associated with a preparation for violent muscular action. These include the following:[13]
- Acceleration of heart and lung action
- Paling or flushing, or alternating between both
- Inhibition of stomach and upper-intestinal action to the point where digestion slows down or stops
- General effect on the sphincters of the body
- Constriction of blood vessels in many parts of the body
- Liberation of metabolic energy sources (particularly fat and glycogen) for muscular action
- Dilation of blood vessels for muscles
- Inhibition of the lacrimal gland (responsible for tear production) and salivation
- Dilation of pupil (mydriasis)
- Relaxation of bladder
- Inhibition of erection
- Auditory exclusion (loss of hearing)
- Tunnel vision (loss of peripheral vision)
- Disinhibition of spinal reflexes
- Shaking