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Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

NatureLoverSenior Contributor12 Apr 2020, 12:00 pm AEST

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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outlanderSenior Contributor05 July 2020, 8:13 pm AEST

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@NatureLover 😏

i hope the new computer is easy for you to use. i havent upgraded for a few years (party cause i had it on a payment plan set up) but im quite happy with my laptop. its up to date with most things and has everything i need/use so im all good with that.

have you got anyone that could help you back up your things on your current computer and set up the new one if you need?

i have a bigger day tomorrow. i start at 7am to feed 3 horses, then after that 4 horses for the farrier (for thier hooves to be trimmed) and then then kids, ring the tyre place to see when i can get my new tyres on quite urgently, and then in the arvo 5 horses (they only take me half hour though and its only chucking some feed over the fence to them) so its abit of a busy day here.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor05 July 2020, 8:18 pm AEST

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@outlander wrote:
i have a bigger day tomorrow. i start at 7am to feed 3 horses, then after that 4 horses for the farrier (for thier hooves to be trimmed) and then then kids, ring the tyre place to see when i can get my new tyres on quite urgently, and then in the arvo 5 horses (they only take me half hour though and its only chucking some feed over the fence to them) so its abit of a busy day here.

Oh gosh, that's a busy day @outlander ...I hope it all goes smoothly. Especially with horses and kids which I guess are a bit unpredictable!

Yes, I have a friend I can ring to ask for help if I need - thank you, you're always so good with practical help. I'm glad you've got a good technology set-up there.

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outlanderSenior Contributor05 July 2020, 8:24 pm AEST

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yeah it can be all abit unpredicatable @NatureLover my middle sister has 2-4 workdays that ill need to take her to as well (weekends arent confirmed till a few days before) so its quite busy all round most days esp since mums work is stupid hours tbh.
im glad youve got a friend to give you a hand if you need. hopefully it wont be too overwhelming though. i have had to have a good set up because of high school then tafe studies and also quite abit of my caring work involves computers and printers to scan paperwork and email people etc so ive had to have something reliable.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor05 July 2020, 8:32 pm AEST

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I'm glad you've got reliable technology, as you need it for communicating for support as well 🙂 @outlander

I'm actually pretty overwhelmed by technology, yes, so it could be fun, the next few days! But my ancient computer is really starting to give problems, so it's time to face up to it.

Good luck with your busy day tomorrow, and with the busy school holidays ❤️

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outlanderSenior Contributor05 July 2020, 8:40 pm AEST

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technology can be overwhelming @NatureLover but theres no rush in learning how to use it either. to start with just the basic things like setting up the internet and being able to access that so you can chat here! what would we do without you hey!

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor05 July 2020, 9:01 pm AEST

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@outlander wrote:
...setting up the internet and being able to access that so you can chat here! what would we do without you hey!

Aww, thank you! ❤️ I was thinking the very same thing about you, when you were mentioning your technology set-up before! @outlander

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outlanderSenior Contributor05 July 2020, 9:31 pm AEST

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@NatureLover

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor21 July 2020, 7:51 am AEST

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Juts a quick update here, as I don't want to take up @outlander 's thread again!

I wasn't coping well yesterday but thankfully my nice neighbour helped me tidy, wash down and sweep the outside area. She dealt with the things that I found especially "germy", and I was very grateful. I managed to face up to a lot of scrubbing inside yesterday too. I've had a bad night but am due to do about 3 1/2 hours' work today, then the rental inspection this afternoon. I will be so relieved when it's over and I get the all clear from the real estate agent. It really throws me each time it happens.

Thank you so much for your support, @Former-Member , @Lee82 , @outlander , @Eve7 , @MDT , @Snowie and @Maggie ... I hope you are all doing OK today. I hope to be back on deck this evening.

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MaggieSenior Contributor21 July 2020, 7:58 am AEST

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@NatureLover I understand the stress of rental inspections well. I also share your fear of homelessness, having come close a few times.

Thinking of you today, as you finish the rest of your clean up. Once it’s over, I hope you can do something nice for yourself.

Sending lots of 💕💕💕💕

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor21 July 2020, 8:01 am AEST

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Thank you so much, that means a lot ❤️ @Maggie

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