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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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Thinking of you every day, sweet @Maggie , and sending lots of .

No reply needed!

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@NatureLover 🙏💖

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@outlander @Maggie @Emelia8 Thank you for thinking of me, I really appreciate it

I think of you three every day and send good wishes for you

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Thank you, dear @Maggie ...I miss you. Hope you are coping. Sending heaps of

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Hello beautiful girl, came by to spread some love and light 💞❤️❣️

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You sure have, @Anastasia , thanks 🙂

How are you doing?

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Dear @Maggie , am, thinking of you and hoping that you can find your way out of the pit you mentioned soon. I am so thankful you have your counsellor. I hope you feel up to some creativity each day, if possible.

I think of you often....when I hear that it's been hot in Tasmania 😞 ...when I see on the path a smooth round stone, perfect for painting on...when I attempt to cook a slap-dash meal. Also when I come online here, and when I send out wishes for you each day.

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