Yes, I have this. I have asthma, multiple allergies, chemical and fragrance sensitivity and GERD (acid reflux), all interconnected. Additionally, I can only wear certain fabrics. It has something to do w the body interpreting things innocuous to others as a threat, then mast cells calling for release of histamine, then often having a systemic reaction to the histamine, including rashes, edema, breathing difficulty, conjunctivitis, anxiety and anger... Awful.
I quit a job a few years ago where I was constantly exposed to perfume and air freshener. I was on a dozen medications but now avoiding the triggers it is down to a manageable number. I take an antihistamine daily, have an antacid if I need it, a rescue asthma inhaler, epi-pens, eye drops. Rarely, I might take a Benadryl and sleep to get past a very bad reaction. I have a pretty good respirator I bring w me in case I get stuck on a long train ride, etc., and am forced to share space w someone wearing heavy fragrance.
I need to reacquaint myself w the mechanism of the brain-body connect that causes the anxiety, but there is a physiological cause. Once I learned that I stopped beating myself up for getting so upset when I would have an episode. I've become calmer about it too, I guess because I understand what's happening, I know what I need to do to care for myself and I accept that I have this condition.
As with most things, I seem to feel better overall with better function and less symptoms if I eat healthy, exercise, drink a lot of water and get good sleep.
