Welcome to my site for Olfactophobia. In hopes of trying to provide some helpful information, I have searched the Internet looking for information on Olfactophobia (smell fear, smells fear, smelling fear, odor fear, odors fear, smell phobia, smells phobia, smelling phobia, odor phobia, orders phobia, fear of smells, fear of odors, phobia of smells, phobia of odors, Osmophobia, Osphresiophobia). Please note I am not a doctor and only provide this site for informational purposes. I hope you will find some benefit in the site. Best wishes! ~Edd~

What is Olfactophobia?

Olfactophobia is the fear of smells or odors. The origin of the word olfacto is Latin (meaning to smell) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Olfactophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the home page. Olfactophobia is also called Osmophobia or Osphresiophobia and related Autodysomophobia (fear of one that has a vile odor) and Bromidrosiphobia or Bromidrophobia (which both mean fear of body smells).

What are the causes?

It is generally accepted that phobias arise from a combination of external events (i.e. traumatic events) and internal predispositions (i.e. heredity or genetics). Many specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias. (Wikipedia - phobia).

What are the symptoms?

As with any phobia, the symptoms vary by person depending on their level of fear. The symptoms typically include extreme anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, excessive sweating, nausea, dry mouth, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and shaking. .

Can I take medicine?

Medicine can be prescribed, but please note that these medications can have side effects and/or withdrawal systems that can be severe. It is also importation to note that medicines do not cure phobias, at best they only temporarily suppress the systems. However, there are treatments for phobias, which include counseling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic programming. Please click on the link at the top of the page called “Treatment Information” to find out more information on these types of treatments.

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