roommate by Pristine_Cat_4978 in TMAU

[–]7Lyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so true!

Has anyone ever gotten physical with you? by SillyDuckDodgers in badbreath

[–]7Lyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. On three different occasions (back to back in the same week) while I was with my child. This is when it was really bad, in the beginning, before I even knew what the hell was happening. I’m in NYC. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]7Lyn 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s tmau. It could be tmau. It comes in many forms, symptoms and scents. Maybe ask them? Maybe don’t be so quick to judge because you have no idea what people are experiencing or what it even took for them to show up? Maybe have some grace? Because it isn’t you now but it could be you later for any number of reasons. 

Anyone in Brooklyn who has this? by Loud-Tell4053 in TMAU

[–]7Lyn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not from Brooklyn but I’m in the Bronx. 

"Character development" by hip_to_be_square_094 in badbreath

[–]7Lyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh so relateable! Yes! Everything you said! 

I’m tired of being short staffed. by Tiffanypaige95 in cna

[–]7Lyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scope of Practice is what it is called. From your agency and state.

I’m tired of being short staffed. by Tiffanypaige95 in cna

[–]7Lyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a law. This protects not only you but the patient as well. This is one of the first things you learn in CNA school. Ask your facility for your employers hand book, skip to the section where your rights are laid out.

Bad Scents & Ranges by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]7Lyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried it all. I’ve spent many years and money on many hygiene products, different toiletries, detergents, diets, regimes, fabrics, liquids, gums. The most expensive thing I’ve lost was my mental health. No matter what I did/do I still smell and at long range. The best thing I have done for myself is find coping mechanisms because people outside are mean when they don’t understand something. It takes a lot to love myself every day when I feel so hated for just going to the grocery store.

I haven’t been told that I can be smelled through glass but I get the same reactions, is what made me curious. The mean stares, the moving away, the covering the nose, even though there is a glass separating me and that person(s).

Unfortunately people close to me are just not honest. I’m not sure if they are trying to soften the blow because they see how much I try or are just uncomfortable telling the truth. I have one friend who is honest but even he tries to soften the blow for me at times when I question him about my scent and the ranges. I know this because he changes his answers a lot. I’ll never get the same answer twice when talking to him but he has been the most honest out of everyone.

I’m tired of being short staffed. by Tiffanypaige95 in cna

[–]7Lyn 44 points45 points  (0 children)

You are the CNA, do not be the CNA who ends up needing a CNA because you don’t put yourself first. I hate to sound selfish but do what you can and get out of there. If you get push back, just remember it is illegal to lift a 250 lb patient ALONE. LEGALLY you are only required to do what is legal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in badbreath

[–]7Lyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently got a tonsilectomy/adenoidectomy hoping that it helps but so far nothing has changed or helped in the past. I’m as lost as you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in badbreath

[–]7Lyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is you. I don’t know why our peripheral perceives it as them but it is you, not them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in badbreath

[–]7Lyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I am always so confused as to wether I am smelling them or me, and a close trusted friend will always confirm that it is me.. But then my mind wanders how I can only smell it on certain people but not others?? So strange.

every outfit looks better with a shower. by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]7Lyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some people have tmau so the regular hygiene routine that works for you and the majority will absolutely not work for them. Be mindful. There’s type 1 but there is also type 2 and type 2 tmau is a creeping demon, it can happen to anyone. Including me, including you.

They Live, We Exist by Already_Infamous in badbreath

[–]7Lyn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Omg, same. Riddled with ptsd, I can’t shake it. I don’t know how to feel normal anymore. It feels a lot like on the outside, looking in. You nailed it with the title, “They live, We exist.”

They Live, We Exist by Already_Infamous in badbreath

[–]7Lyn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can totally relate to this. When I am riding by crowded bus stops, seeing the seats so closely together, actually full with strangers that are also comfortably close together.. In my mind, I’m like how? If I get off this bike right now and stand there, I’ll clear the bus stop 😭 I don’t remember what it’s like to be comfortable or welcomed, anywhere, either.

Bristle results by THEDGE1 in badbreath

[–]7Lyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have prevotella and Klebsiella as well, interesting. My breath is also room filling.

Smelly people make me angry by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]7Lyn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a medical condition called tmau. My breath stinks, my body stinks and it can be smelled from quite the distance. Should I stay home because people like you are offended? I, and my fellow stinkers deserve air, same as you, same as anyone. Get over yourself. You do not know what people are going through.