Sunday Times

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SHE calls herself "the bubble girl" – a young woman who says she has not been outside for eight years because of severe reactions to chemicals.

The 24-year-old lives in a sealed house, looking through air-proof windows to the world outside, and spending her days socialising over the internet.

A transparent plastic panel in the house separates her from her father most of the time, but allows him to show her catalogues and the TV guide.

The woman, known as Season, says she has not left her Adelaide house after experiencing violent reactions to common chemicals eight years ago.

Her former GP has confirmed Season suffers from multiple chemical sensitivity and neighbours say she is almost totally unknown on her street.

Season's mother has a similar condition, but not as severe – she leaves home briefly, but wears a mask to avoid inhaling chemicals.

The women avoid everyday items – from deodorant and make-up to ink and carpet – for fear they may trigger an allergic reaction known as an anaphylactic shock, which blocks the throat.

Season will speak to visitors only from behind a plastic panel, but despite her predicament, remains positive.