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AIBU to cancel AI holiday having lost sense of taste/smell?

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Ruggyleaf · 17/10/2025 20:01

Due to go on holiday Wednesday. Have been unwell with what I think is COVID for x2 weeks. Lost my sense of smell and taste a week ago and haven’t regained them yet. Wondering what the point is going to be to go on an AI holiday without being able to taste anything.

I might be better by then but I literally can’t taste anything. Adding bucket loads of cinnamon to my yogurt and cant taste a hint of it.

also meant to be meeting some friends for lunch and just want to cancel 😂😭 feeling very down.

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ConnieHeart · 17/10/2025 21:11

Surely you'll still need to eat?

TeenLifeMum · 17/10/2025 21:02

You’ll still need to eat and taste will be back by then. What a weird reason to cancel.

mirrorsandlights · 17/10/2025 21:01

I’m not surprised you feel down but you’ll still need to eat even if it isn’t very enjoyable. I’d go for the break and sunshine.

Vodkamartini3olives · 17/10/2025 20:54

I would still go and try having a glass of wine or a cocktail every hour just to check if my taste has come back..

Clearinguptheclutter · 17/10/2025 20:10

You will surely lose all your money
I’d still go. Hope it comes back soon

NoOneToCallWhenThePlaneLands · 17/10/2025 20:08

An AI isn’t just about the food. Use it as a chance to enjoy your holiday while eating sensibly

lljkk · 17/10/2025 20:07

is food the only reason you were going?

HannahSternsBlouse · 17/10/2025 20:06

Is it just you or are you going with others? I would probably still go for the sunshine.

I lost mine a few years back and thought I should really just eat broccoli and brown rice as everything tastes like cardboard anyway. I quite quickly found i could enjoy textures and taste some things, although Ive never fully recovered. You can train yourself by deliberately smelling all the scents you can find aa much as possible- look at the Fifth Sense charity website.

QueenClinomania · 17/10/2025 20:05

Are you going alone?
If its only you and you wouldn't enjoy a holiday without tasting food then yes, cancel.
If anyone else is going with you then you should still go

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