Getting over the odour
Question
It doesn't matter how often I wash or what products I use, I always have a really strong body odour. Now my work colleagues are beginning to make fun of me. What can I do?
Answer
Body odour is a very real problem for a lot of people, and can be upsetting to live with.
There are things that you can do to reduce your body odour throughout the day. It's important that you always wear clean clothes, as yesterday's clothes can smell of stale sweat. In addition, wearing natural fibres is preferable to synthetic. It might be a good idea to carry deodorant with you at work, along with freshening wipes - both of these will help keep body odour at bay. If your boss is approachable, perhaps you could arrange to sit by a window where there would be enough air to help keep you cool.
If your sweating is particular severe you might consider taking a wash bag to work so that you can have a proper wash while you are there.
There are also surgical treatments available but it's important you talk to your doctor if you feel that this might be the course of action for you. If you don't want to see your local doctor (GP), you can talk to NHS Direct, in complete confidence, on 0845 46 47.
It must make your working life difficult having tcolleagues make fun of you. If possible, try to speak to someone about what is happening and how it makes you feel. Hopefully they will be able to speak to your colleagues and ask them to behave with more consideration.
Updated: 05/06/2008
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