Posted by Racer on December 13, 2007, at 0:28:44
In reply to Umm, stuff that I'm ashamed of., posted by TF on December 12, 2007, at 23:53:57
> I've only had people come out and say that I smell a few times, and these times I actually did detect my own odor, so those don't really count in the belief that maybe I smell all the time, times after I've showered, am wearing clean clothes, have brushed my teeth, and so on.
I think if you turned that around, you might be able to ask another question: If people have told you that you do smell, at times when you can smell yourself, perhaps that is a sign that if you can't smell yourself, no one else can, either?
What you're describing does sound like a fixed belief -- that is, a belief that perseveres in the face of evidence to the contrary. You've got some evidence that you can use to help break through that belief, but it would require you to wrap your head around a new perspective. (Sorry, I can't seem to communicate tonight. I hope you know what I'm trying to say, since I obviously can't manage to say it...)
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> What do you guys think? Might I be crazy?Sure, you might be crazy. Then again, most of us might be crazy. The important thing is that your concern is real to you, and you're working on ways to resolve the problem.
Good luck. I hope that helps.
poster:Racer
thread:800487
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