When my daughter was 8 years old kids told her she was smelling. She is now 32 years old and still obsesses over the thought that she is smelling. She now says her body actually produces smells when she is around other people. I am extremely sad and dont know how to help her. Is this OCD? Does anyone know of any alternative treatment?. Thank you
2007-03-09 03:29:00 · 6 answers · asked by Blossom T 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
No, but she could well be obsession about body odour due to OCD, she needs at the very least an assessment appointment with a therapist
2007-03-09 04:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be sad. It's actually rather funny how Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder works. I has diagnosed with it years ago. She does not smell. She still thinks she does but she doesn't. I've said the same thing over and over on this board because it has worked so well for me... meds. Celexa 10mg 3-5 times a week before bed. Her psychiatrist (and if she doesn't have one she should get one) will perscribe what he thinks best. You need to learn to look at it with some humor - even though she is in a lot of pain (from worry/anxiety) it is an extreme amplification of a fear she has. It has nothing to do with how she really smells - it's a nagging feeling that she smells bad. If she sees your humor- she will probably start to see the humor in it as well (after a while). Best of Luck!
2007-03-09 11:48:49 · answer #2 · answered by The Hero Inside 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had OCD for years! I am 26 now. Rest assured your daughter does not smell. If she bathes daily and cleans her clothes often, it is not possible. Her body is not producing anything that smells. It is all psycholigical. My OCD is needless worrying and it is horrible. I worry about everything and I am not joking. Have her go to the doctor. They can give her medication that will stop her obsessions.
2007-03-09 13:05:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OCD produces obsession about cleanliness.
OCD causes increased perception of body odour.
Treat the OCD and her worry of body odour will go lessen.
2007-03-09 11:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibility.
Maybe its an intestinal problem.
When your colon and intestines do not work properly or hold onto waste...it rots in your colon and intestines. the odor comes out thru your sweat and thru your breath. Maybe she needs a major colon cleansing. It will make her feel heathier.
Just an option to check out.
2007-03-09 11:51:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheer up! Many solutions... contact a medical professional.
2007-03-09 12:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋