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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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No, I didn’t turn it off @NatureLover but I did turn the sound down and managed to fall asleep. When I woke up this morning it was off!

I’m home now and resting on my bed under the fan.

i hope your day has been ok 💚🤗💚

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@Eve7 wrote:

No, I didn’t turn it off @NatureLover but I did turn the sound down and managed to fall asleep. When I woke up this morning it was off!


😮 Technology!! 😮

I had a beautiful relaxing day at home...just what I needed.

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

About to go to work but I haven’t had enough sleep @NatureLover

Chat later my friend 🌺🌸🌺

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

@Eve7 I hope work yesterday was OK despite probably feeling like you were wading through mud mentally with exhaustion. Was last night's sleep any better?

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thanks @NatureLover I’m sleeping well but have a cold of the normal variety.

Hope your day goes well 🌼

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I'm glad you're sleeping well, and get well soon 🤞 dear @Eve7 💛

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thanks @NatureLover

How was your day? 💚💛

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@Eve7 Had a bad day yesterday, couldn't face anything. But I forced myself to get up in the late afternoon and do a laundry wash, so that's something. Am feeling a bit stronger today.

Hoping your cold improves every day and is not too miserable 💛

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hope today is a bit more productive for you @NatureLover

💕

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thank you dear @Bow , that's kind of you to pop over 💜

Going to check your thread next...

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