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Post by luckyhope on Mar 14, 2012 20:39:29 GMT
I've been having this persistant fear that I smell and I can't get over it. I go out I get no reactions but it isnt enough. I still have the fear in the back of my mind. All the time. I wanted to go over my sisters house but now I'm afraid. The car will be crowded and I am worried I will smell. I know that this isnt the same thing you're all going through but its really hard to deal with and I dont know where to go with my thoughts.
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Post by Vi on May 24, 2013 1:05:29 GMT
I can't guarantee that it'll work perfectly, but it doesn't hurt to try.. this was really embarrassing for me to talk about because I showered all the time and tried so many deodorants but nothing would work. And the weird thing is that the odor seemed like it came out of nowhere one day. But I did a lot of research on what worked for other people and compiled it into a whole routine that has significantly helped me. I talk about everything I use here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVbH6i3w6ic basically it's baking soda, witch hazel, isopropyl alcohol, anti-dandruff shampoo (weird right?!), magnesium with chelated zinc vitamins, and a bath sponge please please please try this and I really think it will help
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Post by worrygal on May 25, 2013 9:28:07 GMT
Hi Luckyhope!
I hope you're ok? I've not been active on here in a while but I thought I'd offer some advice. I do have an odour that my partner and little boy can't pick on but other people can. Odour or no odour banishing the thought can be difficult. Coping methods like cbt or councilling are a good place to start.
I'm trying mindfulness to not dwell or ruminate on the past and not dread the future. I try to remain positive but it can seems difficult on many occasions requiring leaving the house. I don't feel rubbish all the time. Feeling better is a gradual process. I also write in a journal to make sense of it all.
Don't feel disheartened. Be kind to your self and love being you. Try to get out more even if its just for a walk. Don't feel ashamed or embarrassed .
Take care and stay strong!
WGxxx
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malisha
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Post by malisha on May 27, 2013 23:12:58 GMT
Hello luckyhope I can relate to what you're feeling.I agree with worrygal.I suffer from what I believe to be Trimethylaminuria short word is malodour syndrome.There is somethings in life that we can do,but so much to control.Just love yourself and stay strong.It maybe something that can be resolved by simply changing what you eat and taking supplements.I also would say speak with your doctor about your concerns. Don't assume this is what's going on with you.Make sure to exclude any and all symptom before hand.I know I've been to many doctors.I too have children and granchildren who doesn't know of my condition,but knows there's something wrong.Still they loves me! There mom,there nana.It's the people who doesn't understand what's going on who is inhumane to me.Not just that but even my own extended family members who I distance myself from.Still I'm me.A person who would help anyone regardless of prejudice.Hope you keep a sane and sound mind dealing with this. God Bless U In Everything you Do!
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