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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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Heya @NatureLover ,

How are you? How's this winter treating you?

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Hoping you had a good day @NatureLover.

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Thanks so much @tyme for popping in and asking how I am. That makes me feel supported.

I think the winter S.A.D. is kicking in unfortunately. I've been in a slump now for 6 days and missed all of my volunteer work this week 😢 Just unable to face anything.

@Dimity

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Gosh @NatureLover that's sad re your SAD and it's been so cold too. Is the lightbox therapy OK for you?

And not being able to face things... are you OK for groceries?

Sending you warm hugs (no germs as they're virtual) and best wishes.

I hope you're well stocked with library books until you're feeling stronger

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Hello and hugs @Dimity

How are you going today my friend 🧡

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Hello @Shaz51

Good I guess.

Not feeling 100% (perhaps recurrent infection after finishing antibiotics) but today I've been assertive. My surgeon promised to pass me into the public system if things go wrong (they've gone badly wrong before and I was left in the lurch) and I've asked for extra MH support.

  • How are you and Mr Shaz?

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oh hugs @Dimity

Looks like a quiet weekend here as Mr shaz has the flu 😕

Hope I don't get it xx

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Yes @Shaz51 I hope you don't get it. Hope it's a restful weekend for you both. Some of my family are just getting over it.

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How is your eyes and heart @Dimity 🥰

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Heart OK (touch wood), scared of upcoming cataract op since I only have 1 eye, and as soon as I'm clear from the eye op I'll have a hysterectomy. I'll be a new person.

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