Comments on: Preferring the smell of gasoline at certain gas stations http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations Analysis of Reason - Finding out the reasons for the insanity in the universe Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:00:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Propane Patio Heaters http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-2#comment-232876 Propane Patio Heaters Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:29:05 +0000 368289545#comment-232876 Actually some gases has good smell which we need to smell but some others are just like the smell of a rotten egg. Actually some gases has good smell which we need to smell but some others are just like the smell of a rotten egg.

]]> By: Aeireck http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-2#comment-231879 Aeireck Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:45:42 +0000 368289545#comment-231879 Gasoline really smells different. When I was at the grade and did some experiment with gasoline. I was feeling so dizzy. It reminds me of my sinusitis. Unlike kerosene, gasoline for me really smells bad. Gasoline really smells different. When I was at the grade and did some experiment with gasoline. I was feeling so dizzy. It reminds me of my sinusitis. Unlike kerosene, gasoline for me really smells bad.

]]> By: Kellygirl http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-2#comment-230055 Kellygirl Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:56:44 +0000 368289545#comment-230055 I have been thinking I had some brain malfunction due to these insane olfactory cravings. I am going crazy with the longing to smell new tires and I could totally identify with the person who goes into tire stores just to smell the new tires or heads to the bike section at Walmart. I crave any fresh tire/rubber smell. I do not want to eat it at all just smell it. I also have to walk away and come back so that the smell is strong because if I stay around it for more than a few minutes I become accustomed to it and cannot smell it as strongly. I do not like to sniff a tire too closely because then I detect another odor that is not as attractive as the one that permeates the air. I have an extremely keen sense of smell that affects my emotions. When I smell fresh rubber/tires I feel happy, young and almost euphoric. On the other hand when I smell blood I feel weak, vulnerable and a bit ill, and smelling very greasy frying food makes me irritable (close to angry) and sour. So, when I get the tire smell, I am very happy. Seems odd to me. This is starting to become a problem to me because even though I don't indulge my desire to drive from tire store to tire store, I wake up craving it and it sort of takes over my thoughts. Obviously...since I have found this blog. However, I do not particularly care for the smell of toxic chemicals and fresh gas is ok but I wouldn't go out of my way to smell it. I do however love the smell of exhaust from old cars that burn leaded fuel especially in the winter. I was bummed when everything went unleaded and the smell was ruined. Now I rarely get to enjoy that one favorite smell. I love the smell of exhaust from the lawn mower and the pressure washer which are powered by gas and oil (not just gas). I have been to the dr. and when they do blood tests, they are always amazed at how "wonderful" my levels are so I never have been able to get to the bottom of this. Could there be something else I am missing besides iron? I know that the intensity of these olfactory cravings are not normal and I wonder if anyone knows what substance is in fresh rubber/oil/petroleum products that would satisfy such a deficiency. I have been thinking I had some brain malfunction due to these insane olfactory cravings. I am going crazy with the longing to smell new tires and I could totally identify with the person who goes into tire stores just to smell the new tires or heads to the bike section at Walmart. I crave any fresh tire/rubber smell. I do not want to eat it at all just smell it. I also have to walk away and come back so that the smell is strong because if I stay around it for more than a few minutes I become accustomed to it and cannot smell it as strongly. I do not like to sniff a tire too closely because then I detect another odor that is not as attractive as the one that permeates the air. I have an extremely keen sense of smell that affects my emotions. When I smell fresh rubber/tires I feel happy, young and almost euphoric. On the other hand when I smell blood I feel weak, vulnerable and a bit ill, and smelling very greasy frying food makes me irritable (close to angry) and sour. So, when I get the tire smell, I am very happy. Seems odd to me.

This is starting to become a problem to me because even though I don’t indulge my desire to drive from tire store to tire store, I wake up craving it and it sort of takes over my thoughts. Obviously…since I have found this blog.

However, I do not particularly care for the smell of toxic chemicals and fresh gas is ok but I wouldn’t go out of my way to smell it. I do however love the smell of exhaust from old cars that burn leaded fuel especially in the winter. I was bummed when everything went unleaded and the smell was ruined. Now I rarely get to enjoy that one favorite smell. I love the smell of exhaust from the lawn mower and the pressure washer which are powered by gas and oil (not just gas).

I have been to the dr. and when they do blood tests, they are always amazed at how “wonderful” my levels are so I never have been able to get to the bottom of this. Could there be something else I am missing besides iron? I know that the intensity of these olfactory cravings are not normal and I wonder if anyone knows what substance is in fresh rubber/oil/petroleum products that would satisfy such a deficiency.

]]> By: N1t http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-1#comment-228323 N1t Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:31:25 +0000 368289545#comment-228323 I have the same issue as well and always wondered why. As far as i know there isn't anyone else who feel the same effect. For me it is the same, and usually with the faint smell of smoke but not heavy. I have the same issue as well and always wondered why. As far as i know there isn’t anyone else who feel the same effect. For me it is the same, and usually with the faint smell of smoke but not heavy.

]]> By: Sam http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-2#comment-227565 Sam Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:43:01 +0000 368289545#comment-227565 @Melanie, Thank you for your warning about gasoline. I am from Kamloops,B.C. ,Canada, and i read your post. I hve been chewing on ice for the last 6 months, and had no idea why.. even when i was freezing cold already, and my tongue felt frozen. I even chipped a tooth, and wouldn't stop. This site has helped me to understand that I might be deficient in some minerals....The most important part, though , is that I started putting some gas on a paper towel when I pumped gas, just so I could smell it when I was driving away. I wanted to just smell right out of the tank.... I didn't know that even doing this a little can cause severe brain damage. I will never do that again. Your comment, and your compassion has affected me, So thank you. @Melanie, Thank you for your warning about gasoline. I am from Kamloops,B.C. ,Canada,
and i read your post. I hve been chewing on ice for the last 6 months, and had no idea why.. even when i was freezing cold already, and my tongue felt frozen. I even chipped a tooth, and wouldn’t stop.

This site has helped me to understand that I might be deficient in some minerals….The most important part, though , is that I started putting some gas on a paper towel when I pumped gas, just so I could smell it when I was driving away. I wanted to just smell right out of the tank…. I didn’t know that even doing this a little can cause severe brain damage. I will never do that again. Your comment, and your compassion has affected me, So thank you.

]]> By: David http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-2#comment-226192 David Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:16:54 +0000 368289545#comment-226192 @mark, Would love to hear from you. Agree 100% wioth your analysis. Loved the smell of auto exhaust since I was 3 or 4 yrs old. Especially watching the 1960's turndown tail pipe chevys warm up. David www.mandalay1990@aol.com @mark, Would love to hear from you. Agree 100% wioth your analysis. Loved the smell of auto exhaust since I was 3 or 4 yrs old. Especially watching the 1960’s turndown tail pipe chevys warm up. David http://www.mandalay1990@aol.com

]]> By: keke http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-1#comment-222740 keke Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:00:56 +0000 368289545#comment-222740 @Brianna, Yes i love the smell of gas and exhaust fumes out of the back of old cars! i love it! lol sometimes i find myself following them just so i can get a couple sniffs lol @Brianna,
Yes i love the smell of gas and exhaust fumes out of the back of old cars! i love it! lol sometimes i find myself following them just so i can get a couple sniffs lol

]]> By: Tj http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-1#comment-217052 Tj Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:52:49 +0000 368289545#comment-217052 The smell of gasoline is very different, and mechanics can tell. I know, because my mechanic, was replacing my fuel pump, and my gas leaked a bit of course. And from under my car, i heard, "So your rich are ya?" I asked him what he was talking about, and he told me i was using the expensive gas, (the premium) Like you know how theres Regular Premium and Super, and he knew what one i had :D The smell of gasoline is very different, and mechanics can tell. I know, because my mechanic, was replacing my fuel pump, and my gas leaked a bit of course. And from under my car, i heard, “So your rich are ya?” I asked him what he was talking about, and he told me i was using the expensive gas, (the premium) Like you know how theres Regular Premium and Super, and he knew what one i had Grin

]]> By: Emma http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-2#comment-215713 Emma Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:39:25 +0000 368289545#comment-215713 I am a runner and didnt realise that my iron would be depleted through exercise and have recently been diagnosed as iron deficient. I too love the smell of gasoline at petrol stations and wonder if there is anything more to this then just coincedence. I am a runner and didnt realise that my iron would be depleted through exercise and have recently been diagnosed as iron deficient. I too love the smell of gasoline at petrol stations and wonder if there is anything more to this then just coincedence.

]]> By: Nathan! http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-1#comment-210434 Nathan! Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:52:09 +0000 368289545#comment-210434 I love the smell of Shell gas stations. They always have 94 high test I get for my motorcycle. The smell is soo pure. I love it. I love the smell of Shell gas stations. They always have 94 high test I get for my motorcycle. The smell is soo pure. I love it.

]]> By: RLB http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-2#comment-210393 RLB Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:49:00 +0000 368289545#comment-210393 I just felt I was the only one that liked the stuff. I went to a Pep Boys auto shop to smell the place just walking in. That new tire smell. Cheveron smells ok but you have to put the nozzle up to your nose. Doesn't permiate the gas station like it used to. I just felt I was the only one that liked the stuff. I went to a Pep Boys auto shop to smell the place just walking in. That new tire smell. Cheveron smells ok but you have to put the nozzle up to your nose. Doesn’t permiate the gas station like it used to.

]]> By: JACKIE http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-1#comment-205808 JACKIE Thu, 28 May 2009 23:28:56 +0000 368289545#comment-205808 OH MY God there is some one just like me i think iam the only freak out there what is wrong with us is it a sickness. OH MY God there is some one just like me i think iam the only freak out there what is wrong with us is it a sickness.

]]> By: tds http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations/comment-page-2#comment-199086 tds Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:09:49 +0000 368289545#comment-199086 My post was specifically aimed at #53. Not to anyone curious or struggling with an addiction. It's very hard and there is another forum I frequent where people have lost loved ones. Often times their own children. And I also can attest to the healing power of iron supplements since you can see in one post after another where the poster is anemic. I was/am too and iron supplements have helped me stop a 20 year "habit" that was slowly killing me. You guys may want to check out inhalant.org for more info. It is NOT just a silly weird habit. It can kill you, cause a heart attack, brain damage amongst other issues/problems. Please take care. My post was specifically aimed at #53. Not to anyone curious or struggling with an addiction. It’s very hard and there is another forum I frequent where people have lost loved ones. Often times their own children. And I also can attest to the healing power of iron supplements since you can see in one post after another where the poster is anemic. I was/am too and iron supplements have helped me stop a 20 year “habit” that was slowly killing me. You guys may want to check out inhalant.org for more info. It is NOT just a silly weird habit. It can kill you, cause a heart attack, brain damage amongst other issues/problems. Please take care.

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