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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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Sorry to hear the news @NatureLover

I hope you recover quickly and don't have to go to the hospital.

Take care of yourself 💕💕

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How are you @NatureLover ?

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Thank you so much, @Snowie , I really appreciate your post and support ❤️

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Thanks heaps for dropping in and checking on me, @tyme ❤️

I'm actually not too bad, after the shock of getting the positive test. It could be a lot worse. I'm expecting my asthma to deteriorate as it usually does after any cold or cough, and I assume Covid's respiratory aspect will kick in. But so far I'm only having my asthma reliever once or twice a day.

Thanks again 🙂

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@NatureLover sorry I haven’t been on, needed a break for a bit. Covid can be pretty awful to come down with, I felt awful for a while. Can’t imagine what it’s like with asthma. I hope you are doing better 💞. Take care of yourself, sending you lots of healing vibes and hugs 🤗

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Aww, thank you for your caring message @creative_writer ❤️

I understand needing a break from the forums sometimes.

How are you feeling now?

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@NatureLover been very exhausted. Allergies tend to flare up at this time of year and have been wondering if it’s affecting my quality of sleep. I hope you are doing well ❤️.

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@creative_writer sorry to hear. Hope you had a better night's sleep last night... Will send wishes.

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Wondering how you are feeling today @NatureLover ?

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Aww, thanks for popping in and asking, @Bow ❤️

I've got a post-Covid respiratory infection, so the Covid nurse on the phone got me to book a GP appt. It's on Tuesday. It's fairly mild I guess.

My mood is amazingly OK for winter - the therapy light box has helped so much!

Will pop over to your thread now for updates 🙂

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