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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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Hope you can face the day soon @NatureLover .

I have a big family and there are many problems. But if these 2 particular people and I could get some professional help it would be good. I've been at my wits end.

Can you sit in the sun?

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Phew! That's good @NatureLover . Bit of a relief. At least they are doing their job!

It's great to hear from you.

If you don't mind me asking, what are some things you do during the day to keep busy? I don't think I've really talked to you much about it.

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OK, sending wishes that you three can do the family therapy @Dimity .

Yes, I managed to sit in the sun yesterday.

I'm still in bed today (11.15am). A disrupted night among other things.

Hope your day is a better one.

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morning @Dimity , @NatureLover , @Appleblossom , @Clawde 😎

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I actually cleaned loos, mirrors, and windows today. Go me! Lol Stripped the sheets last night.

@NatureLover best of luck with the inspection. They can be nitpicky.

@Dimity You have a load on at the moment. Yes, it would be great if the family therapy works, and somehow all the voices are heard and taken into account.

hugs all, including @Shaz51 @tyme @Clawde

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@NatureLover take care and rest up.

Hello @Shaz51

One step at a time for me but I have more problems than legs.

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Well done @Appleblossom , way to go my sister xx

I did some weeding around the ferns , looks so much better now

put our second doona away now that it looks like winter is over

@NatureLover , @Dimity

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I have a hyacinth nearly out. Either white or pale pink.-- has it bloomed yet @Dimity

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Well done with the Windex @Appleblossom . Looks like I'll need to catch up as much as i can before a new home help starts

I hope we can eventually get to family therapy. There's deep-seated trauma that persists notwithstanding memory loss. I'm picking up on dementia tips (although it's not that).

@Shaz51 my hyacinth is pale pink! I'll try for a photo.

Big hugs @NatureLover you've had some big challenges and you're dealing with S.A.D. Not easy. Working from home has been quite a change... with the new office position offer would you consider changing over if doing both is too much? It seems important that you've had ongoing social meet ups with your former colleagues, I hope that continues.

I've gotten past 2 hurdles today and a big 3rd and 4th loom if I'm up to it. I'm not a sprinter so I need a long run up.

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@Dimity Love your wry sense of stoic humour, despite it all … re hurdles. lol. I only tried doing them once. That was enough. Much more of a slow and steady discus and shot put girl.

hugs @NatureLover @Shaz51

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