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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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Thank you dear @Anastasia for coming to visit and saying you missed me I thought no-one noticed I was away, and was a bit depressed by that. Thanks for your love and hugs they've given me the warm fuzzies. 🙂

I'm glad your headspace is a bit better although I see on another thread that you had an upset last night 😞 resulting in a bad headache today 😞

Wow, the face of the marketing campaign! 🙂 And that is odd they want you to write an overview of your role, when your role sounds like it's in the process of changing.

Sensible to have your Covid vaccination during lockdown, if you can get in that quick. Are you scared of a bad reaction? I am happy to come with you in your pocket on the day... My second jab is this Friday, and I have to travel quite a way again, but am not anxious like I was before, even though apparently the second jab can knock you around more then the first.

You didn't say whether your Dad had Covid, so am hoping that he's had a negative test.

Sending 💚 and hugs back to you, and wishes that the headache will bugger off!

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Of course you have been missed @NatureLover !!!

I am sorry it didn't feel that way but I can promise I noticed immediately 💞

I'm glad my message gave you warm fuzzies, I love warm fuzzies 🌝

Not sure if my role will change much, time will tell. This whole experience has made me very aware that no one other than me and my boss have access to so many aspects of the running of the company. Hope I don't win lotto and disappear 😂

Yes I am actually quite scared about the jab. I'd love you to come, thank you! The practice opens at 2, so will call to book in shortly. My boy will come too as he.is eligible. I am pleased to hear you aren't anxious for tours on Friday, I am happy to come with you again if you'd like the company and we can have a hot cuppa after and a chat 😊 Hopefully it won't knock you around even though as you say that's what's being said🤞

My headaches gone thank goodness and I'm working from bed today, lying low.

Hmmmm, my Dad - don't know that he's had a test as yet. He was a tad defensive and angry just to be asked how he is. I will call him shortly and catch up with where he's at.

Love and hugs my friend xox

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So much for getting vaccine next week @NatureLover

First available is the end of August! Not good. Oh well ❤️

Least we're in the queue now 😊

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End of August, @Anastasia ?!! 😮 I thought it might take a little while to book in, but not that long!!


@Anastasia wrote:

Of course you have been missed @NatureLover !!!

I am sorry it didn't feel that way but I can promise I noticed immediately 💞

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Love and hugs my friend xox


Thank you so much 🙂


@Anastasia wrote:

This whole experience has made me very aware that no one other than me and my boss have access to so many aspects of the running of the company.


Sounds crazy that they're getting rid of your boss!

Of course I will come with you in your pocket when you have the jab. And yes please, I would like you to come with me on Friday! My vaccine appt is at 1.40.

Best wishes for your Dad. And you and your boy too, of course.

Sending much 💚

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thank you for your thoughts @NatureLover 🙏

Sending back to you tenfold 💕

Your appointment is locked in my diary. I'll wear comfy clothes and bring with me excitement to catch up after for that cuppa ☺️

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Hi @Anastasia , thanks for tagging me in the "Group Fiction Writing" thread, but no need, as I don't have time to do two story threads - my psychologist has me on a time limit for the forums, to prevent burnout. I'm enjoying the other story thread though, the Pooh Bear and Friends one. 🙂

I am all ready to put you in my pocket for my jab today - thank you so much for that and for your excitement

I hope your work day goes well today and that you're doing OK in yourself. Sending 💚.

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I understand, tbh I haven't got the capacity in the other one. I think it's lovely but I'm spreading myself too far to really be able to keep up there. Its makes me feel better to hear this from you because it allows me to feel better about having stepped away to choose what is best for me and a reminder to listen and know my own limits so thank you dear wise @NatureLover 💕

Gee I appreciate YOU💐

Yes I'm thinking I will need to be ready about noonish as we have the drive ahead of us. I don't want to cause stress by holding you up. I baked some scones and I've packed a basket for afternoon tea, can't wait xox

Can I just say I think you are very brave and I do wish you all the best. Please check in when your home 💪✔️💐🤗🙏💕

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@Anastasia wrote:

I understand, tbh I haven't got the capacity in the other one. I think it's lovely but I'm spreading myself too far to really be able to keep up there. Its makes me feel better to hear this from you because it allows me to feel better about having stepped away to choose what is best for me and a reminder to listen and know my own limits so thank you dear wise @NatureLover 💕

Gee I appreciate YOU💐

Yes I'm thinking I will need to be ready about noonish as we have the drive ahead of us. I don't want to cause stress by holding you up. I baked some scones and I've packed a basket for afternoon tea, can't wait xox

Can I just say I think you are very brave and I do wish you all the best. Please check in when your home 💪✔️💐🤗🙏💕


Hello @Emelia8 do you like scones? There are plenty it would be lovely for you to join us if you can? 🙏

@NatureLover 🍪☕🍪☕🍪

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Hi @NatureLover @Anastasia

Hey NL ... can I come along for the ride too? I am yet to get my vaccine being somewhat hesitant about getting the AZ jab. Would much prefer a choice ... and that choice would be Pfizer. Anyway happy to ride along with you and Anastasia for your jab this arvo. Sounds good, especially with the scones and picnic basket for an arvo cuppa after the jab. Sounds like a nice outing for all of us.

Emelia 🤗💕

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Sorry @Anastasia , I must have been posting when your post came through, as I didnt see it until just now.

Yes I do love scones. Unfortunately I am not good at making them though. Although now that you mention them, I am somewhat tempted to give it a go to make some over the weekend. Will let you know how it goes, if it happens.

So yes thank you ... I would love to come along this afternoon. I will be ready to leave by noon. Hope @NatureLover doesnt mind me tagging along. The more the merrier aye?

Emelia

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