Intrusive thoughts, osmophobia 

I'm getting less and less hopeful I can establish a relationship with someone because I'm so averse to "scent". I don't want anyone to smell me (whether I smell bad or good) because it's feeling more intimate and the thoughts are getting more intrusive. It's the first thing I think about when I think about dating someone "oh then they will have to know my scent and I will have to know theirs"

Intrusive thoughts, osmophobia 

@iBolt07 *pet pet*

Intrusive thoughts, osmophobia 

@iBolt07 it sounds very rough but admitting this is an issue is a good step towards finding a way towards living a fuller life *•sends hugs*

Intrusive thoughts, osmophobia 

@ZiaMacPine I'm gonna bring it up to my therapist next appointment

Intrusive thoughts, osmophobia 

@iBolt07 that seems really wise

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