Hi,
I've been doing really well and being really motivated in recovery (anorexia) but lost the sense of smell and taste two days ago and feel awful. I'm struggling to cope and struggling to keep eating, which I suspect is probably due to the virus although I don't have any other major symptom aside from headache and fatigue. My dad and sister also lost the sense of smell but had more significant symptoms (fever that lasts and cough) which is why I suspect the virus. Does anyone have advice regarding loss of taste and smell and avoiding relapse ?
Fri, 04/03/2020 - 2:43am
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losing sense of smell and taste and recovery
Ugh, sorry to hear your family is dealing with this. And yes, with people who have the mildest symptoms, the taste and smell thing can often be all that they notice.
But really, anyone who is ill might have problems with their appetite, so I hope you won't get too down on yourself if you are not feeling like eating. You know how it goes with EDs I'm sure - one of the symptoms seems to be how people can get down on themselves for all sorts of different and frequently undeserved reasons.
If you are ill, and have family members to worry about too, yeah; any normal person might not find themselves all that hungry, just as a natural thing. So for now, I hope you can allow that to just be how things are, rather than some sort of poor reflection on yourself.
Hoping you all start feeling better soon. It's an anxious time for everyone, that's for sure, but if you guys get safely past this, you'll be among the fortunate ones who no longer have to be paranoid about getting it. xx
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I'm sorry to hear about your loss of taste and smell. It's a good idea to consult a healthcare professional to confirm if it's related to a virus. In the meantime, try focusing on textures and temperature while eating, and stay in touch with your support network for encouragement during this tough time. Take care! https://www.grandrapidsductcleaning.co/