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Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hi, I have just joined. I have a few mental illnesses, but am especially interested in hearing if there are any diagnosed germophobes or people with hoarding disorder on these forums?

I don't know any germophobes in real life, and would be interested to know how any of you pre-Corona germophobes are doing. Can you find enough sanitiser? If not, what are you using instead? Has your germophobia gone sky-high in this pandemic? Do you find it less or more lonely now that nearly everyone is a self-confessed germophobe?

My germophobia is quite bad - I can't have anyone in my house, and need lots of sanitiser when I go out. E.g. I use it after leaving my house and before I get in the car; again before I touch the steering wheel, again after touching my purse, again before putting my seat belt on, etc. I am struggling to find enough sanitiser. If I run out, I was thinking about diluting some disinfectant and putting it into an old water bottle to take out with me. I had one really bad panic lasting 3 days that was debilitating, due to COVID-19, but after that thankfully my germophobia came back down to normal levels. I guess normal levels are not that great but at least I am used to them!

I am strangely finding it more lonely as a diagnosed germophobe now, and would really like to meet some other germophobes online and hear how you're going. At least I had a friend tell me that I was in a stronger position than him, during this health crisis, as he had trouble remembering to wash his hands, whereas I wash them a hundred times a day already!

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I hope you are ok @NatureLover , always thinking of you 💚

Hello dear @Maggie @Eve7 @Former-Member @outlander and everyone x

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Sending you huge love and huge @NatureLover

Hiya @Anastasia

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Hello @NatureLover ❤️❤️

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Sending love

@NatureLover and everyone xxx

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@NatureLover naturlover

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Good morning @NatureLover 🌻

Wanted you to know I have been thinking of you every day, even though I havent been around.

Sending you lots of love, gratitude and hugs. 💝🐝🌷

Hi also to @Anastasia @WIP @Former-Member @Maggie 🌺

Emelia 🌸

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I am sorry I haven't been here much the last 3 days...the SAD depression has been a bit bad. I feel very behind on everyone's news. I want to thank you all for your kind and caring messages...they have really warmed my heart.

Thank you and much to @Eve7 , @Maggie , @Anastasia , @Former-Member , @WIP , and @Emelia8 ...

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💚🤗💚

@NatureLover

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@NatureLover

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Thank you, @Maggie

I would really like to know how you're doing, if you're willing to tell me...no worries if it's too hard. Wondering if you are creating...how your pain levels are...and anything else

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