It’s definitely not easy. But of course, you DO have a future. There is an answer. It is a matter of finding it. Some people die of cancer. Some cure themselves of it. Look for YOUR answer to this problem. Don’t watch your life go by. Participate in life. Not everyone was going to like you even if you didn’t have an odor. So, don’t let that stop you from enjoying parts of your life. There are times when I feel like if I could just find a cabin in the woods, I could be smelly alone and I could eat all the garlic, onions, buffalo wings, fish, eggs, etc that I want. But that is when I am ...
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Hi Affliction, Just a thought. Sometimes we think that everyone is against us. But when I pay attention, I find that I care more about it than others do. When I try to complain to my daughter, she is like, whatever and she smells it. At the last company that I worked for, I knew they talked about me, but they still talked to me as a friend. One day, I guess it was particularly bad, a friend wrinkled her nose when she came into my cubicle. However, it didn’t stop her from talking to me that day or any other. There are some that will be jerks, but there are some that will not be mean a ...
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Be careful not to think that EVERYTHING is about your odor. I used to think that too. However, I would notice that one day this person would sneeze excessively. I thought it was because of me. Then, when I really paid attention, it was some days, then some days not. It could have been anything that is causing these people to react. It could be someone else’s perfume or cologne that is causing them to cough/clear their throats. I do know though that some are just being ridiculous and are just overreacting to be jerks so stay positive and keep looking for answers that will make your situa ...
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As others have said, it is probably diet related. What may help is to write down what you eat each day. Since you can smell the odor, you may be able to see what in your diet is triggering the odor. I wish you luck in finding the answer. Take care, Win   [End]
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You definitely should keep going places. Don’t let anyone’s opinion of you stop you from enjoying your life. Should you subject yourself at every single moment? No, but this is still your life. You living less than does not make anyone think differently of you so you may as well have some fun. Also, it is how you know if what you are doing is working. Keep working at it. It will bet better and going out will get easier and easier. Hopefully with fewer reactions each time. I hope you are getting out for the holidays. Take care of yourself. Win   [End]
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If there was a point that you did not smell, something is causing it. You can get back to that place. It’s a matter of finding out what it is. Most times it’s diet. Digestion is compromised. It will take time for it to return to normal. Continue to look for answers. I’d hate for you to end it and the next day, your lottery number hits, your soulmate strolls by one of your usual hangout spots, or the next day was the day your odor was going to start showing signs of improvement. Hang in there. It will get better. Take care, Win   [End]
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Hi ToNoAvail, I don’t know if this is Dr. Wayne Dyer’s quote or whether he was quoting someone else when he said it, but he said, ”When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change”. When you see your life as you just described, you will find supportive evidence everywhere. For example, my daughter wanted to dye her hair blue. I said no to the dye, but I said she could put a blue piece in. She did. She was very self-conscious about it. Everywhere we went that first day, people were staring, whispering to each other, etc. One little girl, she was so cute though, s ...
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Sound like you are on track to getting back normal. It is always so great to hear successes. Anytime we can go somewhere without reaction, it is a blessing. I need to add magnesium to my regimen as well. Thanks for the tip and keep doing what you are doing! Take care, Win   [End]
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Hi Journey, I am sorry to hear that going to the movies was not the best experience. But I am glad to see you got back on the horse and went shopping. We will all get back to a normal life. Hang in there. Win   [End]
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Hi Affliction, Any diet that is aimed at reducing candida and the bad bacteria will be helpful. However, I agree with Smelly Teen. It has to be done long enough to see the results and continued to having lasting results. The reason there is no medical cure is because it is mostly related to diet. The only solution the medical industry has is antibiotics that kill candida and bacteria. We all know that these drugs cause more problems than they solve by killing off good bacteria as well. Even if there is temporary relief, if the diet is the same, the body will continue to create candida ...
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Thanks you guys for the warm welcome! I know we will share ideas going forward that will help each of us get past this thing. Take care.   [End]
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Hi JD, I am thinking of trying out betaine HCl. I am fairly certain I have low stomach acid. Do you really think it helps with digestion especially with protein? Any info would be appreciated. (Btw, ”the b***ards going to die” made me laugh out loud.) Take care, Win   [End]
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Hi JD, I don’t always smell the odor, but when I have, it is usually just after I eat. I am currently on the GAPS diet, which is just a slightly different version of SCD. Your plan looks great! Keep it up and keep us posted on your successes. Take Care, Win   [End]
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Thanks for sharing. I don’t have any yet as I am on the GAPS diet which is bone broths and heavy protein, which I know most are staying away from. But hopefully soon I will have some to share too. The ingredients here are GAPS friendly so I think I will give it a try.   [End]
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Hi Iam, To answer your question, I have always had mild body odor issues. I remember using deodorant as early as first grade. I didn’t have to be as consistent, but I still needed it. During my tween and teen years, I could not forget my deodorant for a single day and even then it was no guarantee. That said, it was nothing that caused my classmates to single me out as stinky or to stop being friends with me. The underarm odor got better as time went on. Today I can skip a day of deodorant and will not have underarm odor. I will have other odors, but no one would leave me a stick of deo ...
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I am a female approaching middle age. I have been having this issue for about five years give or take. In the beginning, a person had to be very close in order to smell me. However, for the past two years or so, it seems to have taken on a emanating quality that reaches the masses. It is important to note that I have fibroids which causes very heavy bleeding (sorry if TMI). The reactions from others increase tenfold when it is that time of the month (TOM). The odor is knocking down rows and rows of people in a single whiff. There was once I went to a restaurant during that TOM and they ...
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