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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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 @Anastasia ❤️

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@Anastasia
sitting with you and sending lots of love.

you should be able to see your dad. im fairly sure in every state they have it as 1 visitor as long as your fully vaccinated and wear a mask, theyre allowing birthing partners in so they should definently be letting a family member or 2 in for end of life care

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I agree @outlander but they're not 😭

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@Anastasia wrote:

I agree @outlander but they're not 😭


Am just so sorry about this 😞

There's nothing that can comfort you, but please know I'm sending many wishes for your Dad. And for you and your family too, but mostly for your Dad. 💔

Much 💚 @Anastasia

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Thank you dear friend @NatureLover 💔

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Popping in to send you more 💚, hugs and wishes, dear @Anastasia

No reply needed 💔

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Thinking of you and all your family lots, dear @Anastasia , and sending wishes. 💚💔

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Been sending lots of wishes throughout the days, dear @Anastasia , will continue as long as needed. Especially that your Dad doesn't suffer too much. Also for all of you to cope, including your Dad. 💔

No reply needed, sending much 💚

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Thank you dear @NatureLover 🙏💞

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Daer @Emelia8 , I haven't forgotten you, I always send wishes to the universe for you, for your intense pain levels and your sleep especially. 💜

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