[Mallika]

Hi Lyl,

Thank you for reaching out about these valid concerns. I'm sorry that you've been having a tough time in school.

A lot of individuals have issues with body odour, so please don't feel alone in this struggle. It is also quite natural to have body odour when you're in your teenage years. I assume you are in that age group since you're in school. There are many reasons for it, including physiological/hormonal changes that we cannot fully control. As you grow older, these might resolve on their own. It looks like you're doing your part by showering, using deodorant, etc. However, I can understand how self-conscious you would be feeling as a result of this. I encourage you to speak with a guidance counsellor at school, or a teacher you're comfortable discussing this matter with. Additionally, you could also visit a doctor. Here are some links which might hopefully help:

https://childrenswi.org/newshub/stories/teen-body-odor
https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/te...ne-basics.html
https://youngwomenshealth.org/guides/body-odor/
https://youngmenshealthsite.org/guides/body-odor/

I'm also sorry that things have been tough with your friends. I encourage not spending time associating with "friends" who are taking advantage of your kindness and then badmouthing about you to others. It might be hard to appreciate this when you're in school, but take it from someone who has been through school and university - friends come and go. Yes, some friends will stay. But over time, we will lose contact with many of them. If some friends are toxic, it is OK to let them go. New ones will come our way, trust me on this. You may think of joining some hobby clubs in school, or sign up for some volunteering in your community. That will give you a change of mind, and an opportunity to make new friends as well.

Take care!