Now I feel crazy.
So today, I told my mom that I think I have TMAU. I’ve had this issue since high school, and I’ve been isolating myself for years. I’ve heard people make offhand comments about my smell. I’ve had people open windows in the winter just to let in fresh air. I know what my experiences with people have been like.
When I told my mom, I made her cry. She said she couldn’t smell anything and that I’m crazy. She tried to convince me it’s all in my head by telling me different stories. I actually thought the same thing when I first started noticing the smell because no one ever said anything directly to me. But I could see how people reacted.
I feel relieved I told her, but now I’m doubting myself. I’m thinking about getting tested so I can know for sure. Has anyone else experienced something like this, and how did you handle it?