Cannot be around people, socially anxious all the time, think I smell and get hot and flustered.
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Ive had this issue for a very long time.
Many many years since 2008.. but it has evolved and gotten worse as my mental state weakens.
It was from the first time when I noticed people murmuring or rubbing their faces and noses around me or whenever I would pass.
This is known as olfactory reference syndrome.. constantly believing I emit a foul odour and to stop the reactions or harming others because of my issue I now have stopped going to shops and generally being close to people at all.
It has evolved to the point that even though I know that I am clean and that my clothes are washed and clean.. if a person comes near to me, I freeze and try not to move in case from my movement a smell will emit.
On top of that.. every time someone inhales heavily or exhales through their nose or touches or even such as rubs or twitches their nose or face, I automatically assume its from me.
I then become overly hot to the point of like a person who has high fever which is abnormal in normal conditions so then I know others can sense my heat and odour from my body which then in turn notches up my anxiety and panic so I have to leave the area and be alone.
My body temp bow is constantly high and my mind constantly overrun.
Even when I apply perfume, I notice things.
It would be fine if I didn't react with my body getting hotter but that makes it worse.
I believe the condition I have is one of the most rarest.. I just don't want to hurt others because of my smell and heat emanation off my body.
I rarely try to get near close to people.
Covid time when everyone had to wear masks was a great time for me as I could walk around knowing people would not be able to smell me through their masks but even then I was wary.
I need genuine help, I don't think I could even sit next to a doctor because of this. It has gotten to this point.
Never want to be in a queue.. never want someone to come stand or sit next to me. Never want to move myself when someone is close.
Life before was normal.. I was outgoing, holidays and friends but since then, I am making excuses for everything.
Please someone help or if there is anyone out there that is suffering similar to me it would be great to speak.
Thanks.
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sasical72 kuzza03987
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Hello,
I also get this to a degree. It doesn't stop me from certain things, but at work I feel like the office might smell bad because of me and if a workmate comes close to me I also freeze and don't speak in case my breath smells.
These symptoms are a manifestation of anxiety, so my suggestion would be to get an online therapist if you don't want yo go to one in person. I'm sure this could help.
Good luck!