Posted by bubblegumchewer on November 29, 2002, at 11:16:19
In reply to Re: Thanks, Lar, posted by bubblegumchewer on November 27, 2002, at 12:53:18
I'm not trying to nag. If you have no idea or no interest, then that's ok. I've tried to do my own research but can find almost NOTHING on anything related to olfactory functions. I know that this subject is off the medication track but it has a little to do with nutritional deficiencies (or at least I think it might); therefore I thought you might have some kind of clue. It's not important; I'm just very curious as to why or even whether nutritional deficiencies or some other (hormonal?) mechanism could drive people to ingest or at least lust after the smell of non-food items that normally don't inspire delight. I forgot to mention that I am drawn to any bleach-type smell such as plain old bleach or cleanser. Though I'm smarter than to linger near the comet-ed bathtub and take it in for too long. I know that's probably not the healthiest habit.
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