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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, you are such a champion and so is your neighbour. Be proud of yourself ❤️

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Awww, thank you heaps @Eve7 ❤️

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That is so great to hear you have the support of your neighbour @NatureLover what a nice neighbour. Not long to go hun. One more big push and it will all be over with. Will be thinking of you today babe. 💕

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Dropping off a coffee for when the inspection is over @NatureLover 💕💕

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You are amazing my lovely friend. @NatureLover

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Ok @NatureLover

Take care please

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sending love and hugs @NatureLover
also your never taking over that thread, id rather you talk then shut down and if thats where you feel ok to do talk then thats fine by me

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Hello @NatureLover

I know germophobes they are out there as I have met some at treatment groups. I do have an issue which not to do with a germs it's about a ptsd issue walking by myself. It must be hideous for you suffering with such a fear of germs. When walking by myself I can have a full blown panic attack.We may face similar issues? I just wanted to share.

WriterMelb

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@outlander wrote:
sending love and hugs @NatureLover
also your never taking over that thread, id rather you talk then shut down and if thats where you feel ok to do talk then thats fine by me

You're such a beautiful person, @outlander Thank you for that.

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ohhh sending you hugs my friend @NatureLover

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