I'm like everyone on here.. I brush, floss, mints, sprays, rinses, shower, extremely conscience about any odors I emit, and really go overboard with being clean, almost to the point of being OCD. Unfortunately all my efforts fall on deaf ears because I'm constantly mocked, made fun of and looked down upon. I'm in my early 40's and I can't believe that adults behave this way. At my previous employment, the harassment got so bad that I left
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I recently started working at an attorney's office where co-workers and attorneys go out of their way to walk by my desk, sniffling, holding their noses and conduct loud "whispers" as they've made it abundantly clear that my odor offends them. The kicker is I still doubted that maybe, just possibly it wasn't me this time (because I can't smell anything other than my fabric softer or the fragrant hand lotions I apply every 5 minutes), so I thought I will prove to myself that I'm just being paranoid.. So I pressed record on my iphone left it on my desk and walked away.. My worst nightmare has come true for the second time. It is me.. I'm so HUMILIATED.. People are so cruel, I don't want to go back to work. Not now, when I know what they say the minute I leave the room!
I've been seen by 2 different doctors, 1 said I don't have bad breath, the other said I should follow up with my dentist and my dentist said I should follow up with my doctor. I've had halitosis for years, but apparently it's gotten to a point where my smell fills up a room (something I learned from the recording).
I've tried all the special (expensive) toothpastes, mouthwash, lozenges, supplements (chlorophyll), even placed spices in my mouth (cadmium).. oil pulling (fresh breath that last about 2 minutes).. NOTHING helps! I just ordered oral probiotics, I read somewhere that it would help if the smell is coming from my gut. I hate that people treat me like I'm disgusting or that I don't deserve respect. My confidence is at an all time low..
I'm making another doctor's appointment because I feel it may have something to do with a post nasal drip (I'll move on to doctor number 3-but this time I'm not going to just mumble and be embarrassed, I need HELP). I have the constant feeling of phlegm in the back of my throat. Does anyone else have this?
Your thoughts, comments, stories, tips would greatly be appreciated! We're all in the boat together!