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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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@Emelia8 I'm glad you got home safely yesterday. Was sorry to read about the upcoming BBQ on Tuesday and all you have to do for that, while also dealing with your health and the radiation therapy...and about your painful skin and scar. 😞
Wishing for relief in so many ways for you, @Emelia8 💜

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@WIP am sorry that yesterday was a bad day for you... 😞
I really hope that today is brighter and you feel stronger 💚

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Thank you @NatureLover 🙏💖

Hello to all 👋

@Eve7 @Emelia8 @WIP @Former-Member @Maggie 💕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕💞

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Hi everyone over here 💕
@Anastasia, any wonder you've been quieter than usual... those are big health issues. I agree with how NatureLover has worded empathy / compassion for you. I'd feel so overwhelmed in your position. You seem more level headed but I'd be overthinking it all, making it worse.
I gotta pull my head in line - Some of these complex / heavy health issues are like a big uni assignment... rather than trying to take it ALL onboard at once.... we have to work through the steps - one at a time, give our 'understanding' time to absorb what's involved, much of which can only be learnt in the doing.
We gotta take it slow, be kind to ourself...
Maybe enjoy being vertical while it lasts. None of us gets out of this alive lol. Sorry, know it not funny, just how I cope. Hugzz 💙💚💛🧡🙏 Namaste.

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Happy Saturday @NatureLover

I hope all goes well for you today. I am worried about returning to work but willing to give it a go.

Lots of love

💖💖💖

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Hello to you @Anastasia

I hope today is doable for you.

Lots of love

💖💖💖💖💖

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Sending love @NatureLover 💚

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Hi @Maggie , just a little reminder that I'm thinking of you, you are not forgotten as you struggle with things. I see that Tasmania has mostly avoided the heat wave that Vic and NSW are having...that's good. I wouldn't like to think of you struggling with extreme heat in the high 30s or higher on top of everything else. I think you've got 26 and 27 today and tomorrow, which I know is still uncomfortable for you...hoping it will be OK.

Hoping that your little furbaby is doing OK too...
Sending much 💜 and caring thoughts.

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@outlander thank you heaps... Sending 💙 and many good wishes back.

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Hi @Former-Member , I was glad to read that your son is back home and that you had a lovely evening with him, also that he will be coming to dinner once a week 🙂

I hope you are doing OK 💚

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