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Hyperosmia

As the plague goes on I’ve noticed something I initially thought was a psychosomatic side effect of constantly hearing about people losing their sense of smell. My sense of smell has gotten stronger, and by proxy, my sense of taste. This actually began a few years back but has increased recently. This sensitivity isn’t overwhelming, only enhanced greatly. I‘ve come to understand that it’s possibly a sign of numerous other diseases, xanax withdrawal or more likely over-exposure to certain dusts. At any rate, it’s mostly been a boon. Bad smelling things don’t appall me, rather I can tell exactly what it is and where it’s coming from.
Food has become a greater pleasure. I’m much more keen to the ingredients in foods. I can tell you the ingredients of any cookie (flour, sugar, eggs, butter). Even though I jest, I’m telling you I feel like some sort of super-taster. I’m not picky whatsoever with food I’ll eat anything. If something’s tastes “bad” it’s more compelling than disgusting since I’m trying to figure out why it’s bad. I have no problem enjoying something that tastes bad.

10:20 p.m. - 2020-12-18

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