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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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Thanks @NatureLover ❣

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@NatureLover 💜💜

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Thank you so much, dear @Maggie ...you are such a beautiful person.

Sending you right back 🙂

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I think the same of you @NatureLover . And thank you.💚💚💚

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Hello @NatureLover just checking that you’re ok today

I am back to decluttering.....needing to rest my brain

Much Love

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@Eve7 ,. you're just such a lovely person, I'm fortunate to have met you on here. 💛

The depression's playing up today...am about to go for a walk soon though, that will probably help.

Decluttering sounds very useful both as a distraction and as a good thing to do for the house...I hope you really get a good feeling of satisfaction out of it.

Thank you for your kindness in checking on me 💛

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A walk is a great idea @NatureLover may I suggest some chocolate too? It’s my preferred antidepressant atm.

I hope it’s not too cold for you and I am fortunate to have met you.

Take care

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Hehe, I did actually have a bit of chocolate this morning, it's not usual for me...and my walk did me some good too, especially as there was a little bit of sunshine for part of it.

How much longer will you be having ECT as an outpatient? @Eve7

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A walk in the sunshine and a bit of chocolate are great medicine!

I am having one more ECT and that’s it.

@NatureLover

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@NatureLover 🧡
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