Olfactophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of smells.
This phobia is closely related Osmophobia, the fear of smells and odors
and Bromidrosiphobia, the fear of body smells.
A phobia is a strong,
persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons. The main symptom is an excessive and
unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness
of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of
dread. Phobias are the most common form
of anxiety disorders.
Do you suffer from
Olfactophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?
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