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Mental Health Support
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Motivation:
It's often easy to drown in our sorrows, especially after having rough days. We ought to remember two things. 1, things will get better. 2, we cannot surrender our lives to this illness.
Instead of accepting our fate as skunks, we can try to make things better by looking for solutions. First, let's educate ourselves in our disorder. What even is TMAU?
TMAU is a disorder in which our bodies lack the FMO3 enzyme, which is responsible for breaking down trimethylamine- a chemical compound that has been described as smelling like rotting fish, rotting eggs, garbage, or urine
Because this is a rare condition, there is very little research done on this, which means doctors have not yet found a cure. But, don't be discouraged. The answer can be found within ourselves Now that we know what causes our disorder, let's be optimistic and look for solutions.
With the help of each other, we can use process of elimination to find out what foods or pills tend to reduce our symptoms. Remember, everyone will react to remedies differently. What might work for you, might not work for another. But, that's okay. You will benefit more by trying than giving up!
For starters, try out the possible cures that are under the 'TMAU Relief' tab . When you're having a bad day, go to the 'Lobby Chat' tab to vent and have peers comfort you. Remember that you are not alone and all of us will go through the same troubles as you. Hopefully that will make you feel less of an outcast!
You have no idea how incredibly strong you are to have made it this far. The people who bully you could not last a day in your shoes. Despite all odds, you are standing here today, on this site looking for help instead of giving up. That is a tremendous victory in itself!
With a disorder that is physically invisible and harmless, the side effect we gain is social exclusion. This can be hurtful to our mental health. So, let's not forget a few things.
Firstly, your odor does not define you. Your odor does not represent your potential or your capabilities. Do not let it prevent you from living your life the way you want to.
Sure, you'll get people who sniff or cough around you. But, who cares? Do not dwell on things you cannot control. You cannot control how others react. Dont skip classes or work. You walk into that classroom or that office and you get your business taken care of. By avoiding daily acitivies, you are digging yourself in a more depressing hole.
Anything is still possible with this condition. Having trouble finding a job? Let your boss know of your medical condition before hand. They cannot legally discriminate (fire) you for it. Having trouble finding love? Find someone with the same condition. Heck, you can meet your lover on here even!
Self-love is vital. It's okay if you lack friends, we are your friends. It's okay if you can't love yourself yet, we already love you for all that you are! Everything will get better on that one magical day, I promise you.
OVERCOME YOUR FEARS TODAY
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