Why does it happen every time, no matter what I do, as soon as I enter my school I smell musty? My clothes are clean and I take baths every night and in the morning. When I am at home I smell OK, but when I'm at school I constantly sweat and have to put deodorant on even though it doesn't help and I'm musty anyways. I do everything in my power to try to cover the smell, but people can still smell it.
I just wanna be normal like everybody else, but I can't and I seem to be the only one at my school who has this problem and this problem only occurs at school. I tried to explain this problem to my mom, but she just told me that I'll be alright, but I'm tired of only being musty and sweaty at school. People always talk about me and they think I don't take baths.
Now I wear men's deodorant, but while I'm at school it still doesn't help. i have even gotten to a point where I take the deodorant to school and almost every hour I go to the restroom to put on deodorant and it helps for about 5 minutes and I get right back to smelling musty and start sweating. So I put on my jacket and hope nobody smells me, but they do anyways.
Why is this constantly happening and only at school? And everyday? Why? What am I doing wrong?
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Your doctor can prescribe a stronger deodorant/antiperspirant than you can get in the store
You could try using baby powder from the Dollar Tree. It is actually scented cornstarch, which smells divine, and may absorb the sweat.
My first thought is, Are you drinking plenty of water? Strong sweat odor could be eliminated with intake of more water. If urine is dark in color instead of light is a way to determine if your intake of fluids daily is sufficient. If this does not resolve the issue, seek medical help since you've already tried stronger deodorants with little change. It is possible that it's a hormonal thing going on.
Please talk to your mom about seeing a doctor ASAP!
There are medical conditions that cause sweating issues like you describe and they can usually be resolved with one of a variety of things (or a combination of treatments).
This is a very real medical situation and needs solutions. What you are doing is like putting a bandage on something that needs a cast.
If your mom is not open to talking you to the doctor, please, please, please talk to the school nurse and have her see if she can talk to your mother and open a conversation about treatments. Or if you have another trusted adult in your life, you need to get them to take you to your doctor.
I know doctors are expensive, but this is critical to have it looked at so you can start feeling better (both physically and emotionally).
Here are some legitimate medical websites that talk about what youre going through. Maybe you could use them as a talking point for your mom:
www.mayoclinic.org/
www.webmd.com/
Please post back with how things are going for you!! There are answers you just need to find the right treatment.
Prayers for healing!
I am so sorry and this is a physical problem that you may need to consult a doctor about. They can give you a stronger deodorant to use that will help you. Also use some cornstarch or even baby powder to help with the sweat.
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