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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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Well done on the mending @NatureLover . It does count as a domestic chore, even if not in the tidying category. I hope you found the energy to tackle the kitchen. I didn't realise you walked too.

I worked hard at cleaning but overdid it. I got worried by the clutter and my stress and blood pressure went very high. I haven't been checking my BP but probably should. It was close to being an emergency, and I felt very unwell. Rest and deep breathing brought it down a bit, then I managed a short walk.

I'm not really coping at the moment.

I'll set the alarm for 6:30 tomorrow. I suspect the NBN problem was caused by the rain as you say but I know they'll want to check the inside sockets.

Good luck with work tomorrow.

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Hi @Dimity ,just wanted to leave you a morning greeting as you are getting up so early.

Very sorry about your strss and distress and blood pressure 😥

I hear you when you say you're not coping. So sorry. I hope you were able to sleep last night.

It's not really a walk as I don't go far, just to spend time in nature. I still haven't tackled the kitchen!

Thank you for your wishes regarding work. It's always a big deal for me to go.

Thinking of you this morning and hoping it goes well and your blood pressure doesn't spike 🤞❤

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How did the NBN technician's visit go this morning, @Dimity ?

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Hi @NatureLover it was lovely to see your message this morning. Thankyou.

Well I waited 4 hours and noone came so I contacted the ISP. Turned out NBN was back on but I'd reset my modem to factory settings Friday... long story short I'm reconnected now, low vision notwithstanding. Very difficult but I had noone in the house.

I did some decluttering while I was waiting, it was gifted time.

How was work?

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Sorry it was so difficult, especially when you got up early. But I'm glad you're connected now and that no-one came inside!

Plus you got decluttering done! Well done 🙂

Work was nice and quiet for once. Glad to be home although I missed a nice sunny day by being inside. Maybe I can get outside tomorrow.

Hope you can sleep longer tonight 🙂 @Dimity

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hello @NatureLover did you get some time in the sun today?

I tried to get started on some work inside and outside but got very little done.

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Hi @Dimity , I realised that I didn't actually get out in the sun yesterday. I was busy inside doing business affairs, making appointments, writing birthday cards, plus I picked up a parcel and went shopping for someone's present.

(I still haven't done the kitchen! I might have to resort to the "10 minutes only" system that I use.)

Well done for trying to get work done. I know from experience that it doesn't always work.

Good luck today 🤞

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Glad you had a productive day yesterday.

I shopped a couple of suburbs over, a nice change. Not sure where the rest of the day went.

Savour your time at work, it's important.

Best wishes @NatureLover

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I did savour my time at work today @Dimity . It's always so hard to get there, but I do appreciate still being able to go. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to.

Glad you enjoyed the change of shopping venue 🙂

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Hope you are OK, @Dimity ...thinking of you.

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