Scott examines the bidirectional relationship between depression and sense of smell, exploring potential mechanisms and treatment implications.
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This post discusses the relationship between depression and olfactory function. It reviews studies showing that depressed people have a worse sense of smell, and people with impaired smell are more likely to be depressed. The post explores potential reasons for this connection, including depression's general effect on sensory acuity and the unique emotional salience of smell. It also discusses implications for depression treatment, including the effects of antidepressants on smell and potential olfactory-based therapies. The tone is analytical and somewhat humorous, with Scott critically examining various studies and hypotheses.
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