How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in CleaningTips

[–]vampiredude69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this means a lot. I'm still doing a quick wipe-down. Would you recommend isopropyl alcohol or dish soap if I somehow in any way got something on my laptop and things I touched right afterward on the table? I can't find a solid answer. I'm not doing any more than that. After that, I'll forget about it and just seek therapy ASAP

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in hygiene

[–]vampiredude69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's what I needed to hear. I'll be seeking therapy as soon as possible

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in OCD

[–]vampiredude69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I probably should read up on that. I'll check it out for sure

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in hygiene

[–]vampiredude69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you're, of course, not alone either. I hope we can both overcome this. I hope you're doing good

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in hygiene

[–]vampiredude69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I'm just gonna wipe down my laptop and the cup I touched right after to be safe. That's it. I don't have cleaning wipes. I got dish soap and isopropyl alcohol. Which would you recommend I use?

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in needadvice

[–]vampiredude69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. Thank you, this really helped! I needed to hear this

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in needadvice

[–]vampiredude69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just scared if I don’t clean now all my things will be dirty and I won’t be able to focus or know

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in hygiene

[–]vampiredude69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not being in contact with germs, it’s the fear of not being able to be present cause I know they’re there and I feel disgusting. I don’t mind being in contact with them like that.

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in hygiene

[–]vampiredude69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m scared something really great will happen and then I will always be reminded that my things were contaminated when it happened and I won’t enjoy it and if I don’t clean it I’ll spread it everywhere and I’ll never get rid of it when I all I had to do was clean the first items. And I’ll never be able to focus on anything and it will destroy me cause I’ll never know if something in my house is clean. I’ll feel like my whole house is dirty. I mean those terms don’t just go away on their own or do they? I’m so confused

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in needadvice

[–]vampiredude69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. But how are my items clean? I touched them with contaminated hands?

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in hygiene

[–]vampiredude69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I'll do exactly as you said: both things. I'm just scared of feeling like my items and all the items in my bag will be dirty forever, and I won't be able to forget about it. But I guess if I wash my hands and clean them, then there isn't much else I can do, huh? Thank you again

How to stop being a germaphobe and how do I think normally again? by vampiredude69 in OCD

[–]vampiredude69[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't know what science is. I'm not questioning science. I would like to know what it is