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, 20 Nov 2008 16:55:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: mark http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-176889 mark Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:56:29 +0000 368289545#comment-176889 H i ,did any of you notice this behavior began as a curiosity when you were very young. and then you accepted it without much thought .kept it as a secret for many years . and now you are reaching out for others who also have found a certain appeal from something very very taboo.let me ask you this . would you say you are crazy for liking the smell of vaporous substances .. I wouldn't .. I really think it is an adaptation to this toxic environment we have been creating for the last 100 years or so ..all of what makes up your body chemistry works together to generate life . and it all came from the same earth . all of these chemicals in gasoline may be man made as far as I know ;but, they all came from mother nature . we will continue to adapt and be products of our environment . no matter what anyone thinks ,don't find fault or shame or guilt in yourself for being different. after all one mans passion is another mans poison..what works for you or me or anyone else is a matter of choice ... that is for you to decide ... be good to your selves what ever that may be ... H i ,did any of you notice this behavior began as a curiosity when you were very young. and then you accepted it without much thought .kept it as a secret for many years . and now you are reaching out for others who also have found a certain appeal from something very very taboo.let me ask you this . would you say you are crazy for liking the smell of vaporous substances .. I wouldn’t .. I really think it is an adaptation to this toxic environment we have been creating for the last 100 years or so ..all of what makes up your body chemistry works together to generate life . and it all came from the same earth . all of these chemicals in gasoline may be man made as far as I know ;but, they all came from mother nature . we will continue to adapt and be products of our environment . no matter what anyone thinks ,don’t find fault or shame or guilt in yourself for being different. after all one mans passion is another mans poison..what works for you or me or anyone else is a matter of choice … that is for you to decide … be good to your selves what ever that may be …

]]> By: Melanie http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-175626 Melanie Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:31:02 +0000 368289545#comment-175626 I use to like Sunoco, and Texaco.Shell smells the worse.For some reason gasoline always smelled different from the plastic container(yuk) then it did in a metal one or a gas tank.I always thought the better a brand of gasoline smelled the better it made engines run.The aromatics such as tolune and benzene found in gasoline are octane boosters.Their not just pleasant aromas they actualy serve a purpose.I used to be very anemic and also vitamin D deficant.After reading this mb I am now convinced that is why I use to like these toxic smells.When I was young I use to go out to my parents shed and sniff gasoline from the lawnmower,not huffing but taking a few whiffs.I would get a little dizzy and stop.I then hated the smell of gasoline untill my mid 20's and then got the craving for it again.I am taking mulit vitamins with iron and vitamin D tablets and it has subdued the cravings.I still like the smell but I'm not going out of my way to smell it even if the shed is right in the backyard.If it's in the air that's one thing but to sniff from the container,you need help..take some iron and vitamin D pills.It takes a while before you see any results so give it time.After a few months if you are still having urges to sniff you should seek counseling.Sniffing and huffing is not only illegal but it can kill you.I have brain damage from sniffing when I was younger.I did'nt know that just sniffing a little a few times a week or once a week would hurt me,but it did.I had a heart attack at age 26,I was sniffing gas the day before and the day of a party at a waterpark.I over worked my body and ignored the signs thinking it was heartburn and sore muscels.The fact that I was sniffing gasoline showed up in tests.I have the mental capacity of a 14 year old.I think of myself as a kid and look at people my age and older as adults.I don't think of myself as an adult but I try my hardest to feel and act like one.I can only hold a tedious part time job but at least I have health bennifets.I am very smart about certain things but I have poor social skills and lack common sense.I am 33 years old and live with my parents.I can't live by myself.I can't think for myself about certain things.I get bad headaches and suffer from severe depression.I spill stuff and have poor cordination and balance.I have my family and one friend,who is my boyfriend.My mental health state compromises our relationship sometimes but they are very understanding.I wish I never sniffed gasoline.It has shortened my life.It took me almost an hour to type this because it's hard for me to concentrate.Judging by some of the comments on here,I would say that some of you go out of your way to smell gas.It can lead to brain damage and death.There are enough toxins in the air as it is,why purpously hurt your body even more?Just beacause you do'nt have your nose in the gas tank and don't sniff every day does'nt mean it won't hurt you.A little becomes alot.Braincells don't grow back.Once they are gone they are dead,like your future.Does blackouts,night terrors,headaches,fits of rage,and sobbing uncontrollably sound like fun?Do you think drooling and soiling ones self is sexy?Thankfully I am not drooling or sporting astronaut diapers as of yet but I hope someone reads this and thinks twice about how good gasoline smells.Keyword being"think".Sorry about the preaching but lets not forget that gasoline is a toxic chemical. I use to like Sunoco, and Texaco.Shell smells the worse.For some reason gasoline always smelled different from the plastic container(yuk) then it did in a metal one or a gas tank.I always thought the better a brand of gasoline smelled the better it made engines run.The aromatics such as tolune and benzene found in gasoline are octane boosters.Their not just pleasant aromas they actualy serve a purpose.I used to be very anemic and also vitamin D deficant.After reading this mb I am now convinced that is why I use to like these toxic smells.When I was young I use to go out to my parents shed and sniff gasoline from the lawnmower,not huffing but taking a few whiffs.I would get a little dizzy and stop.I then hated the smell of gasoline untill my mid 20’s and then got the craving for it again.I am taking mulit vitamins with iron and vitamin D tablets and it has subdued the cravings.I still like the smell but I’m not going out of my way to smell it even if the shed is right in the backyard.If it’s in the air that’s one thing but to sniff from the container,you need help..take some iron and vitamin D pills.It takes a while before you see any results so give it time.After a few months if you are still having urges to sniff you should seek counseling.Sniffing and huffing is not only illegal but it can kill you.I have brain damage from sniffing when I was younger.I did’nt know that just sniffing a little a few times a week or once a week would hurt me,but it did.I had a heart attack at age 26,I was sniffing gas the day before and the day of a party at a waterpark.I over worked my body and ignored the signs thinking it was heartburn and sore muscels.The fact that I was sniffing gasoline showed up in tests.I have the mental capacity of a 14 year old.I think of myself as a kid and look at people my age and older as adults.I don’t think of myself as an adult but I try my hardest to feel and act like one.I can only hold a tedious part time job but at least I have health bennifets.I am very smart about certain things but I have poor social skills and lack common sense.I am 33 years old and live with my parents.I can’t live by myself.I can’t think for myself about certain things.I get bad headaches and suffer from severe depression.I spill stuff and have poor cordination and balance.I have my family and one friend,who is my boyfriend.My mental health state compromises our relationship sometimes but they are very understanding.I wish I never sniffed gasoline.It has shortened my life.It took me almost an hour to type this because it’s hard for me to concentrate.Judging by some of the comments on here,I would say that some of you go out of your way to smell gas.It can lead to brain damage and death.There are enough toxins in the air as it is,why purpously hurt your body even more?Just beacause you do’nt have your nose in the gas tank and don’t sniff every day does’nt mean it won’t hurt you.A little becomes alot.Braincells don’t grow back.Once they are gone they are dead,like your future.Does blackouts,night terrors,headaches,fits of rage,and sobbing uncontrollably sound like fun?Do you think drooling and soiling ones self is sexy?Thankfully I am not drooling or sporting astronaut diapers as of yet but I hope someone reads this and thinks twice about how good gasoline smells.Keyword being”think”.Sorry about the preaching but lets not forget that gasoline is a toxic chemical.

]]> By: matt http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-169221 matt Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:24:49 +0000 368289545#comment-169221 I added some of my thoughts on the gasoline issue to the website on my name link thingy. You guys might find it interesting. I have to say, you've got some wild theories. - mattleone@hotmail.com I added some of my thoughts on the gasoline issue to the website on my name link thingy. You guys might find it interesting. I have to say, you’ve got some wild theories. - mattleone@hotmail.com

]]> By: Neem King http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-165267 Neem King Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:40:39 +0000 368289545#comment-165267 Oh I like it.. But I have heard that it can lead to addiction.. What is it called? Oh yeah , Substance Abuse. Yeah I have read about it in a few places. But have to admit that the smell is really nice... ;P Oh I like it.. But I have heard that it can lead to addiction.. What is it called? Oh yeah , Substance Abuse. Yeah I have read about it in a few places.

But have to admit that the smell is really nice… ;P

]]> By: Tom http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-159908 Tom Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:57:54 +0000 368289545#comment-159908 for some reason i absolutley love the smell of unleaded :S i really do i could smell it all day.but i prefer it coming out of the new types of cars like toyota klugers and stuff,dont know why but i just love it so much,i get tempted to just run up and smell tailpipes in the street but i would look weird lol i did it to a parked ford territory once that was nice =] for some reason i absolutley love the smell of unleaded :S i really do i could smell it all day.but i prefer it coming out of the new types of cars like toyota klugers and stuff,dont know why but i just love it so much,i get tempted to just run up and smell tailpipes in the street but i would look weird lol i did it to a parked ford territory once that was nice =]

]]> By: shannon http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-157008 shannon Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:56:39 +0000 368289545#comment-157008 I too have an intense craving for just about all these substances--nail polish paint thinner , propellants in spray cans, gasoline, shoe polish, paint, stain, all the dangerous stuff. I cannot stop. I cannot tell my doctor. I am on iron. Blood count hemoglobin 10. Did the sniffing cause the anemia or the other way around. What am I going to do? Desperate. I too have an intense craving for just about all these substances–nail polish paint thinner , propellants in spray cans, gasoline, shoe polish, paint, stain, all the dangerous stuff. I cannot stop. I cannot tell my doctor. I am on iron. Blood count hemoglobin 10. Did the sniffing cause the anemia or the other way around. What am I going to do? Desperate.

]]> By: Mariah http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-151751 Mariah Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:36:05 +0000 368289545#comment-151751 I too have this craving for goof off and gas and I too have iron defiency anemia. I was wondering if anyone knows what to do to stop, cause I find myself craving it all day, but I don't want the embarrasment of asking my doctor for help. I too have this craving for goof off and gas and I too have iron defiency anemia. I was wondering if anyone knows what to do to stop, cause I find myself craving it all day, but I don’t want the embarrasment of asking my doctor for help.

]]> By: amanda http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-150242 amanda Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:06:04 +0000 368289545#comment-150242 i found this site searching for a reason why I constantly crave the delicious smell of gasoline, paint thinner, exhaust fumes, my garage, etc. what's weird is that I too have an iron deficiency, or did a few months ago. i also find that recently I've been eating a lot of ice. i found this site searching for a reason why I constantly crave the delicious smell of gasoline, paint thinner, exhaust fumes, my garage, etc. what’s weird is that I too have an iron deficiency, or did a few months ago. i also find that recently I’ve been eating a lot of ice.

]]> By: MISS THANG http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-147655 MISS THANG Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:57:24 +0000 368289545#comment-147655 YESSSSSSSSSSS I LUV THE SMELL OF GAS I REALLY DONT UNDERSTAND WHY BUT SOMETHING THAT SMELLS THAT GOOD I CANT HELP BUT TO LOVE IT SO GOOD I CAN EAT IT YESSSSSSSSSSS I LUV THE SMELL OF GAS I REALLY DONT UNDERSTAND WHY BUT SOMETHING THAT SMELLS THAT GOOD I CANT HELP BUT TO LOVE IT SO GOOD I CAN EAT IT

]]> By: ginger http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-147646 ginger Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:01:31 +0000 368289545#comment-147646 how to break inhalant addiction? how to break inhalant addiction?

]]> By: saramosley http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-145142 saramosley Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:39:06 +0000 368289545#comment-145142 I commented before about the aromas I love which are Goof-off cleaner, gasoline, paint thinner, etc...and bleach and pool smells, and sadly, many others, but I did want to let everyone know that in researching these cravings, I found out that several of these chemicals that many of us writing in here crave, contain toluene, (which was already mentioned), and another chemical called, xylene. I believe I read that these two chemicals when "sniffed" or inhaled regularly for pleasure, can actually become addicting. The brain reacts to a chemical that triggers a pleasure center, much like the same area of the brain that causes people to become addicted to cocaine. (same brain trigger area)That is a reason why some people end up becoming inhalant abusers, who die with a bag up to their faces sometimes. I am not trying to be morbid about a seemingly harmless little craving, but I just wanted everyone out there to be careful, and find out more on your own. Even with this knowledge, I still love the smell, but I try to avoid it now because of my newfound knowledge of the dangers of possible addiction, brain damage and death. Like I said, I still love the smells, but am more careful. please be careful and do some research on your own. I commented before about the aromas I love which are Goof-off cleaner, gasoline, paint thinner, etc…and bleach and pool smells, and sadly, many others, but I did want to let everyone know that in researching these cravings, I found out that several of these chemicals that many of us writing in here crave, contain toluene, (which was already mentioned), and another chemical called, xylene. I believe I read that these two chemicals when “sniffed” or inhaled regularly for pleasure, can actually become addicting. The brain reacts to a chemical that triggers a pleasure center, much like the same area of the brain that causes people to become addicted to cocaine. (same brain trigger area)That is a reason why some people end up becoming inhalant abusers, who die with a bag up to their faces sometimes. I am not trying to be morbid about a seemingly harmless little craving, but I just wanted everyone out there to be careful, and find out more on your own. Even with this knowledge, I still love the smell, but I try to avoid it now because of my newfound knowledge of the dangers of possible addiction, brain damage and death. Like I said, I still love the smells, but am more careful. please be careful and do some research on your own.

]]> By: Susan http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-145120 Susan Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:11:31 +0000 368289545#comment-145120 I had no idea that craving the smell of glue, solvents, and gasoline could be related to my ice eating. I give blood at work about every 3 months, and my iron is usually fine for that - a couple of times it has been a little bit low and they wouldn't let me give. I also love the smell of goof-off and axle grease that is used in our elevator. I was never a glue sniffer to get high. I had no idea that craving the smell of glue, solvents, and gasoline could be related to my ice eating. I give blood at work about every 3 months, and my iron is usually fine for that - a couple of times it has been a little bit low and they wouldn’t let me give. I also love the smell of goof-off and axle grease that is used in our elevator. I was never a glue sniffer to get high.

]]> By: Erin http://thereasoner.com/articles/general/preferring-the-smell-of-gasoline-at-certain-gas-stations#comment-144721 Erin Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:30:00 +0000 368289545#comment-144721 Hi! I stumbled upon this website because I wanted to know if I was the only person in the world who enjoyed the smell of gasoline...turns out there are some weird people just like me! I LOVE the smell of gasoline & rubbing alcohol, I also love how garages smell and I LOVE the smell at the mechanics and the tire places. I also love the smell of the pool stores and the smell of new pool floats. New car smell is also amazing to me. I'm kinda glad and relieved to know I'm not the only one who has a preference for odd scents! Hi! I stumbled upon this website because I wanted to know if I was the only person in the world who enjoyed the smell of gasoline…turns out there are some weird people just like me! I LOVE the smell of gasoline & rubbing alcohol, I also love how garages smell and I LOVE the smell at the mechanics and the tire places. I also love the smell of the pool stores and the smell of new pool floats. New car smell is also amazing to me. I’m kinda glad and relieved to know I’m not the only one who has a preference for odd scents!

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