Fear of How Breath Smells Posted: 06-24-06 06:32am
Please help! I don't know if I have the
correct area to post this. My spouse
(female age 35) is deeply worried about
how her breath smells. She purchases all
kinds of breath products and has very,
very good dental hygene. She does have
sinus problems and often has a bad taste
in her mouth. I truly rarely think her
breath has any bad smell at all!
However, she is convinced that it is so
bad that it can be smelled across the
room. She thinks I am just "immune" to
the smell.
She has always been shy and reserved, but
since this has started she fears social
contact at all. It is ruining her life.
She has seen doctors and specialists
regarding the sinus problem. They have
given her some medication to help with
that but have not been able to help with
any ideas regarding the smell. She does
not accept that they don't notice the
smell.
I am convinced that this is something to
do with social anxiety instead of physical
symptoms.
Any insight would be so appreciated.
Thank you so much.
