thanks for your advice. i was offered medication by my consultant but at the moment i am holding back as i have a little boy i dont want to have any side effects from the tablets which may affect me so i have been doing a desensitize programme with my O.T however there is no real tried and tested programme. At the moment I have to keep exposing myself to different sensory stimulations over and over again for longer periods but this is a slow process. I have also been referred to a clinical psychologist but this could be many months before i get an appointment. I wear dark glasses (even in the rain!) and its been suggested i wear ear plugs but i think i will speak to my optician to see about the lenses you mention. the smell thing is weird as it can be from certain plates in a microwave to an everyday smell that i cannot get from 'up my nose'