Some of AbScent's members say the anxiety they feel will escalate around situations where food is a #big part, because they will be on high-alert for #parosmia triggers.

adding that smell disorders like #parosmia are #associated with anxiety and depression.

The patients in the study were sourced from AbScent. The charity started a private Facebook group for people with #parosmia in June 2020 and it now has more than 22,000 #members

Mr Gane has worked with AbScent founder Chris Kelly, and Reading University flavour scientist Dr Jane Parker, to break down #what the triggers of #parosmia are on a molecular level

Milly's twin sister caught coronavirus around the same time but didn't get any symptoms, and #Milly doesn't know anyone else with #parosmia

All the food and socialising that Christmas brings can make this time of year particularly isolating and #tough for those with the condition, known as #parosmia.