spygirl wrote:Hey Congrats Oceanside. I fully agree with you. I am also one of those who totally gave up on millions of things that did not work…mouthwash, nasal irrigation, etc. and upon doing so, my dry mouth went away in a zap. It was the start of my recovery. I believe that there was a time in our life when something happened to our immunity that cause us bb and being humans we immediately try to fix it with gargles, antibac/biotics, etc. that haywired it further...too much screwing that when our immunity recovers, the anaerobic bac has already claimed territory. Like you, I try to take good care of my health, do my best and leave everything to God and find that my life is enjoyable now. The only difference b/w then and now is really trusting God- totally terminating mouthwash, nasal irrigation and zinc-containing products and cherishing my body to the fullest. I had my tonsils removed but it did not help.
I find that my condition is ‘almost’ normal now- 90% mouth bb-free and 70% nasal bb-free with bb-related reaction of people around me improving to averaged >60%. There are people who think in black and white- either you are not cured or you suffer from halitophobia (‘though I am not saying that this site is halitophobic-free). There are also those who claim chronic bb but still can enjoy clubbing. I envy them as 6 months ago my bb gives me instant-but-lasting fame when I walk into places like these. Are we not all at some point halitophobic????
Good luck to you and keep your faith in Him

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Spygirl,
Amen to that, sister.
You have amazing inseight on reality. Yes, there are people out in the world suffering from chronic halitosis but are able to led productive and successful life. I've met a man with exceptional intelligence, had many success in bussiness dealings, and endured redicules from BB. I wanted to help him, tell him about what I've done to help myself but sometimes in life it's better to pick and choose your battles. Sometimes ignorant is bliss.
My point is that certain personality types can deal with it, while an introvert personality such as mine, have a harder time.
Yes, once I stopped abusing myself with chemicals it was like from night to day, darkness to light.
I am very happier today as oppose to two years ago. Thank God. I wished I had a blue print to follow as to how to move on from here. How to get back on the road to life after halitosis.
All those years of lost confidence, embarrasement, and endured paraoia is behind me. I am very excited to live my life and to focus on myself. After all the healing process just begun.
I want to be able to couragously speak the truth and to be able to contribute good to the people around me, in my circle of family and friends and in my workplace. I believe with all my heart that God has given me/us that opportunity.
Keep the faith