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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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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

@Anastasia I think one more week of covering for your colleague? I hope last week went OK, and this week does too... 💙

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Good morning @NatureLover 🦋🌸🌼

And hi there @Maggie 🐶💕🍀

@NatureLover ... yes I believe @Anastasia has just this week remaining of covering for her work colleage.

Unfortunately our MyBoy was very unwell yesterday and will be having a COVID test today. So no work today for her.

@Anastasia ... I hope you managed to get some rest overnight and that perhaps today you are feeling a little better. I hope you dont have to queue too long for your COVID test. Has anyone else in your household got any symptoms, other than you I wonder? When did you last see your Dad?

Emelia 💞🌺

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Oh gosh, thanks @Emelia8 for updating me about MyBoy. I am sorry to hear this, @Anastasia ....I also hope you don't have to queue too long for your test...the latest I heard was a 1.5 hour wait. I hope it comes back negative...
Sending 💙 and hugs!

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Good morning @NatureLover, @Emelia8 , @Anastasia , @Maggie , @Eve7 Hoping you day has moments of sunshine and peace. ❤️

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@NatureLover @Emelia8 @Anastasia @Former-Member @Eve7 💜💜💜💜💜☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thank you @Maggie hope your day goes well

@NatureLover @Former-Member @Emelia8

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thank you, @Former-Member and @Eve7 💜💛

Hope you're both managing OK...

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thank you @Maggie

Hope you're enjoying the cooler temp today...

Sending 💜 ☕

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Morning @NatureLover 🌻🍓

And also @Maggie @Eve7 @Anastasia @Former-Member and anyone else around this morning. 😄

Emelia 💞

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Good morning @NatureLover , hope you have an easy day ahead of you

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