Convinced you have always been? May this little known syndrome be

This is blowing!

Some people often worry about the aroma of the body, even when they smell perfectly at the end.

Sometimes it becomes as bad as they perceive other people’s gestures – such as smelling, touching the nose or opening a window – as confirmation that they smell bad. Even worse, they can lose their jobs, go through a fun event or withdraw socially because of it.

OLFACT REFERENCE (ORS) is a little known psychiatric condition where patients are preoccupied with the unfounded belief that they emit terrible smell of the body, causing them anxiety, discomfort and severe concerns.

People with Orr can be included in excessive hygiene practices to distribute the imaginary smell and – when the belief that they smell continues –

Fortunately, new research offers hope for treatment. DE MONtréal PH.D. Candidate Morganne Masse published a paper in the autumn description of two cases.

The first patient was a 63-year-old man who fought with ORS since 20-when symptoms typically appear. He claimed to have an annoying smell and an unpleasant sensation in his mouth.

He was still able to maintain romantic relationships and a social life, but avoiding public transit and events.

The second patient-a 53-year-old man had a much more severe case, which he completely attracted to society and left him unable to hold a job. He also experienced hallucinations and thoughts of suicide.

He believed that a weak breeze emanated from his mouth and rectum.

Masse recently noted that one of the ORS challenges is that it is difficult to diagnose when the patient is doomed, the body’s aroma is true.

“People with ORS have often gone from doctor to doctor before referring to psychiatry,” Masse said last week. “They will consult with numerous specialists – dentists, dermatologists – try to eliminate fragrances they believe they release.”

She stressed that both patients in her study “spent years seeing variable doctors and trying drug therapy before receiving an accurate diagnosis.”

It is unclear how many people have ors. Its addressing usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication.

Cognitive-transmitter therapy (CBT) has been effective to help individuals challenge and regain their distorted beliefs about body odor. Moreover, some antidepressants have shown promises in reducing ORS -related obsessive concerns.

“CBT has been shown to reduce dysfunctional thoughts and anxiety, while antidepressants are also recommended, often in combination with CBT,” Masse said.

“Another approach is to address the delusion component of the ORS in a similar way to how we treat positive symptoms of psychosis. Isolated occasional studies suggest the efficiency of combining antidepressants and antipsychotics, although the latter are generally less effective.”