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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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Oh Em, I'm sorry you haven't slept and had a nasty headache yesterday 😭

I'll pop into your pocket in 5 🤗

Thank you for your kind message and for letting me know when you're home safe 💕

Sorry @NatureLover I didn't answer your question...Dad, well I think he's just sad... concerned for mum and us, as Dad's do. I'll see hima and Mum tonight. I'm looking forward to that.

Love to you both 🤗💕❣️

@Maggie @Former-Member and others too 🌺🌻❤️

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Oh @Anastasia , am sorry to hear about yesterday...it's 9.35am here so I hope the second technician has arrived! And that you can definitely go home after that.

I have been clearing and pruning some garden stuff, but that's all.


@Anastasia wrote:

...@Maggie in your thoughts as she's such a beautiful soul who visits you regularly 💕


Yes indeed, this board is fortunate to have her. And you also are a lovely soul @Anastasia .

I'm glad you will see your Dad tonight...yes, he must be very sad. And all the family too 😞

Sending wishes and thoughts 💙

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@Emelia8 am sorry to hear you didn't get a good sleep, and that your headache worsened before easing. I hope it stays away today.

Please drive safely on your way home today...I hope your radiation session goes well.

I had a good day at work yesterday thanks, am behind but catching up slowly. It was lovely not to have the stress of wondering if I'd be allowed to use the computer this week. CEO's wife back next week.

Take care, @Emelia8 💜

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Good morning @NatureLover

I miss chatting to you so I hope today is a good one for you and the sun is shining above.

I have a psychologist appointment and then a blood test before the hairdresser and pedicure.

I return to work on Monday so lots of self care today.

💚💛💚

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I'm home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am happy because it was like a gaggle of geese there and I couldn't "breath" and could not wait to get out. My senses are obviously overloaded and I can't do some people today 😞

The same girl that got back Monday is finishing early today and then off Monday being a holiday on Tuesday. I haven't been asked to carry her load Monday so I guess time will tell...I will try not to overthink it all weekend.

I think your CEO and her have a lot in common! I think you and I do too around dealing with the situation 😞 Big hugs and I have everyhting crossed that she continues to treat you with respect you deserve and shares the computer on her return @NatureLover

Clearing and pruning sounds good. My bin is empty now so I plan on cutting up the last of my prunings out the back and fitting it in. It has taken three empties to get this last lot in and looking around I could easily do another pruning/weeding round again as we have had rain and warm weater since the initial prune. Mother Nature at her best 🙂 I actually had to pull a couple of little trees out and I thought of you and have popped them in soil. I visited Mum and she showed me one she dug out between the concrete and resuced. It is now about two feet tall 🙂 Again I thought of you 🙂

I haven't told you but I want to share with you... when I had blood tests for the lupus pain the dr has now advised I most likely have a blockage that needs attention. The earliest I could get a scan done is the 30th so I should know the following week what avenue they will take to rectify it to avoid a heart attack or stroke. I have spent 6 days in a cardio ward previously so I guess it was only a matter of time. I'm lucky he has caught it although it is a worry knowing there is an issue and waiting for tests. I will keep you in the loop now that I can "talk" about it. The news knocked me round a bit since it was the same day he discussed the dreaded lupus. I could joke about it and say one too many heart breaks but maybe down the track that's a little way off yet to be joking about. This is the first time that I have written in any detail about it here. Hence why Dad's news reduced me to a non functional capacity all round. It would at the best of times but so much at once.

I am guessing @Emelia8 is almost home by now, I am certain little Holly will be beyond ecstatic to see her. I know I would be 🙂

@Eve7 I hope your blood test and pdoc appointment go well today for you. You are in my thoughts xox

A mani and pedi!!!!! How lovely, good for you. I am super excited that you will be returning to the office on Monday, I think whover has you are going to be so lucky. I wish I could "have you".

Tagging you @WIP to update you sweetheart.

@Maggie you are in my thoughts.

Love and hugs to each of you - you are all very special to me.

Hello and hugs to all passing by too 🙂

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Thanks for the tag @Anastasia - I appreciate the update.

Not in a position to respond, so will a bit later. Just know I care & love you very much.

Bad day for me today.

Hugs

🤗🦋🤗

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Yes I think we must have arrived home about the same time @Anastasia 😄🚙 Glad to hear you were able to escape work early.

Thanks for your health update. 😔

Will respond more on that later and not on mobile. Hubby currently with podiatrist, so limited time. 👞👣

Hi also @NatureLover @WIP @Eve7 @Former-Member 💖⭐

Em 💞

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@NatureLover @Anastasia

I hope your day is kind and you enjoy your parents’ company tonight xox

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@Eve7 I miss chatting to you too!

Yes, yesterday was sunny and I was able to rest after lots of shopping, car wash, etc.
I have a rental inspection very soon though, so am stressed.

I hope your psychologist appt went well...I'm glad you can return to work on Monday...how are you feeling about it?

Sending 💛 and hugs...

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Oh gosh, @Anastasia ...your heart blockage 😮 as well as the lupus! No wonder it was too much 😞

Thank you for updating me with all that news...so much on your plate 😞

I'm glad you were able to get away from work OK yesterday. Thanks for your good wishes...sending them back to you about your work situation, your health concerns, your Dad, and I read on Emelia's thread notification that your boy is going through some tough things too?

I am glad about the little trees that you and your Mum have replanted 🙂 That makes me happy. I couldn't do that with mine as they are massive trees...nowhere to plant them that would allow them to grow so big.

I will be thinking of you as you go for the heart scan and get the results... 💙

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