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I suffer from anxiety. i think i might have phantosmia. but the things i smell are good smells. can anxiety cause this?
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More information about phantosmia than I can fit into 400 characters: ref: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585128/#
Answered 3/19/2023
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True phantosmia can present with either bad or good smells, and the causes can be numerous. Instead of your guessing with apparently escalating anxiety, suggest you visit your regular doctor and discuss a potential neurological consultation. Your anxiety is best addressed with therapy and my favorite is Cognitive-Behavioral.
Answered 3/23/2023
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