Advice of Anosmia | Diseasemaps

My mom has always been very supportive of me and always tells me if something smells.

by GeoJewel

There is much more in life than just smelling

by Ladros

Adapting to the world without smell was unconscious. I merely worked with the senses I have

by Tom

Access to experienced medical experts and other patients with the condition allows people to keep up to date with new treatment methods.

by Neil Smith

My wife and my friends support me/ Меня поддерживают жена и друзья

by Ivan

learning to appreciate the texture, mouth-feel and colour of food

by christine kelly

noticing and acknowledging any changes, albeit small

by Cath

Reading the experiences of others with anosmia

by Ken

Having trustworthy friends who tell me if something stinks

by Hannah Mesches

reaching out for info about this condition

by Susan

Communicating with others suffering smell loss

by John Hickey

Time to adjust to condition

by Becky

Accept that things will be different for you, and that's ok

by Dan

Mindfulness

by Sophie

My anosmia doesn't make me unhappy - I barely notice it most of the time. Just when someone mentions a nice smell.

by Joe

Swimming. Walking our dog with my neighbor and her dog; she also has lost her sense of smell.

by Ellen

When people tell me a room smells terrible

by Maggie Eason

preocuparme menos en que no tengo olfato y estar agradecida con los otros sentidos que tengo jaja

by Aye

Meeting my wife and fellow K.S partner has been the biggest help

by Daniel

Let go of the past memories of smell and relearn

by KoKo

Nasal rinses

by Jeff

sports and occupations to keep me distracted

by Sara

No, I can't even smell that.

by Amberg0sa

Learning the exact cause of my anosmia (no olfactory bulbs) has changed conversations from "not even skunks?" to, "oh man, what is that like?"

by Becky

My husband has adapted to my condition and is very supportive of my depression

by Lesley

A have a support network that understands my specific needs.

by Robert

Friends and family

by Synne

Joining troops on Facebook with Anosmia members

by KK

I rather have anosmia than be visually impaired or hearing impaired

by Justme

Educating myself about Anosmia

by Beamotta

Always have a smoke detector in the house.

by Anita

Prayer

by Jennifer

Getting out around people helps if the company is good.

by Connie

Having a Dr that finally cared enough to test further

by Kerry

Information and resources to understand Anosmia

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Talking with other people who have my condition

by bethanthony

find the foods that I can enjoy

by Sandy Sorlien

Liquid cane sugar (3+ pumps) with ice tea in DD !

by D

Smell Training

by Anne

I eat as organic as possible, and am a rather obsessive label reader. I have a number of food allergies too, so I have to be very careful what I put in or on my body.

by audreygest

Knowing about aquired anosmia and that I dont have the sense of loss

by Joseph Green

I make jokes up about it to help me laugh more

by Alyssa

Remembering that at least I don't have to tolerate nasty odors.

by Cynthia

THEN TOTAL ABSENCE OF SMELL OR TASTE

by JC

After a family friend's house burned, I was the only one who was able to walk around the house gathering up the important things that surrived without gagging because of the smoke smell.

by GeoJewel

Putting a name to the condition and finding out why I did not go through puberty was a very important step.

by Neil Smith

Regular treatment is vital/ Важна регулярность в лечении

by Ivan

doing something proactive about my condition (smell training) made me feel less like a victim.

by christine kelly

active smelling

by Cath

Visualizing smell through my sense of taste, because yes, I do have that

by Hannah Mesches