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I saw a post a little while ago about feeling worse when going into certain stores. I went to Pier 1 twice in one week and I immediately thought of that post.
I was only in there for about 20-30mins and i felt horrible. Eyes got all screwy, shortness of breath, glands got all funny, it was really weird.
It took about another 30mins afterward to feel any better. I dont know but it must have been the lights or something.
Just thought I'd share.
chime
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I'm kind of a crafty gal by nature, and altho the creative part of me loves to go to the huge arts & crafts stores...there's part of me that gets dizzy & nauseous, as if I'm being over-stimulated or something.
Never could figure it out.
Now I'm too tired to craft anything, so I guess it doesn't really matter.
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I get this way in "World Market" which is a store that carries furniture a little like Pier One and tons of baskets...I think there is something in the stuff they use to stain the baskets...makes me the same way...can't breath, dizzy, etc...
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david1097
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I get that way when my wife walks in those high priced stores... I think it is the cost..
All joking asside, it is likely the binder that they use in the manmade panels. These are made out of saw dust/paper waste and pressed together with some tye of glue (suspect that it is urethane). The panels will outgas when they are new and release the funny new furniture smell.
Some people get really sick from it.. like almost die.
I get a skin irritation in the dog food section of the pet store, similarly I get very sick where there is dust and mice.
Furniture stores are OK though, except for the high priced ones.
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david1097
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I get that way when my wife walks in those high priced stores... I think it is the cost..
All joking asside, it is likely the binder that they use in the manmade panels. These are made out of saw dust/paper waste and pressed together with some tye of glue (suspect that it is urethane). The panels will outgas when they are new and release the funny new furniture smell.
Some people get really sick from it.. like almost die.
I get a skin irritation in the dog food section of the pet store, similarly I get very sick where there is dust and mice.
Furniture stores are OK though, except for the high priced ones.
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There are a thousand chemicals used on all the fabrics, clothing, furniture, basket stuff, candles, soaps, plastic flowers/plants, it is literally in almost everything.
If your autonomic nervous system has lost the ability to control the uptake of these odors, lights, sounds, etc., we feel ill. I had all of these reactions at one time. Until you get better, you need to avoid these places and not breath in more of the toxins. They act as any other neurotoxin.
I would also suggest to never wear a piece of new clothing without washing it first! Whether socks, or bras, or panties, anything; as well as the outer clothing. Don't put your children into those clothing without laundering first.
It is sad - but we are literally bathing in that stuff - no matter what store we go in. It amazes me how the sales people can handle this stuff day-in and day-out.
Take care.
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Okay I got it. Dont argue with the woman about overly stained furniture and always wash my bras and panties before use. My girlfriend is gonna love that. AHH I wouldnt fit in her stuff anyway. Lyme disease has turned me into "jabba the hut" anyway. Once I get through this herx, I'll start making sense again.
Maybe
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