Finally an answer....

Woah, is this me. I've always been hypersensitive to smells, sounds, lights, touch, social situations... when I was a kid I refused to drink out of glasses that smelled like dishwashing detergent; I've always hated being hugged or kissed (except by my partner, from whom I want it ALL the time;)any synthetic smell is unbearable; it drives me up the wall if I can hear someone chewing; it's always been really, really difficult to sleep. And much more, but these are a few instances. Strange what a relief it is just to have a label, instead of just feeling "weird."