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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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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Good Morning @NatureLover I hope the sun is shining on you today and you can hear the birds singing for you.

Have a wonder filled day.

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts, you are so lovely, @Eve7 💛

Are you feeling any stronger today? I really hope so...I hope your day is gentle and hopeful.

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

I’ll be ok thanks @NatureLover I’m off to chat to my financial planner and hear how much being in a private hospital for 10 weeks has cost me (above the health fund) 😩

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Oh gosh, @Eve7 ...sending you many wishes for strength!! 😣

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

I might need to buy a lotto ticket @NatureLover but I’ll share it with you lol

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Lol @Eve7 , it sounds like you might need the whole lotto ticket to yourself! 😯

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thinking of you @Eve7

@NatureLover more 💕💕💕

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hopefully not @NatureLover @Maggie

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Hope your day is pleasant @Maggie

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Thank you, beaitiful @Maggie 💜

@Eve7 if you're not too much in shock after the appointment, let us know if you're still standing...! 💛

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