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Jeanette says celebrating any wins - finding a new safe food or enjoying a meal with friends - has helped her manage her parosmia.

Rob has lived with smell loss since July 2021 and now faces a difficult decision over his beloved career as a chef.

Jen likens parosmia to having amnesia - where once smells were positively evocative for her, she is left with having feelings of distress.

Discovering the AbScent Network felt like a weight has been lifted from Nick's shoulders.

Elise describes parosmia as "being an island" set apart from friends and family enjoying social gatherings

Katie shares how her 'Covid smell' has impacted her life as a new mother.

Kim found new ways to enjoy life after a head injury left her unable to smell.

Kirsty describes living with parosmia, and what she does to overcome the 'Black Cigar' smell.

Maureen has been smell training regularly and shares her tips for doing this effectively.

Christina focuses on home-grown meals to find satisfaction in eating, while living with parosmia.

Emma's recovery from Covid has been a long haul, impacting her physical and mental health.

As a professional dietitian, living with altered smell brings new challenges for Vicky.

Navneet lost her appetite and the comfort of food when she lost her sense of smell.