Are you a germophobe & how are you handling covid-19?

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Feel free to elaborate. 
What "crazy" things are the other germophobes doing? (Methodically  disinfecting groceries, getting in arguments with SO about standing 4 ft from someone, wearing sunglasses to the gas station at night time because you fear someone might sneeze in your eyes)
What's it like seeing non-germophobes be afraid too? 
At the beginning that was very strange for me. In the middle I was scared and kinda shocked at how people don't really understand much about germs, or quality information versus bad and dangerous misinformation.

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I have OCD and I’m extremely germaphobic. I’m actually doing better than usual during the pandemic. I think because 
1. I’m able to self quarantine so I’m not really worried about getting sick because I’m not being exposed to much
2. Honestly, misery loves company, and now everyone else freaks out when they find out someone is sick and it’s been normalized to wear masks, gloves, change and shower when you get home, wipe everything down, have “outside” and “inside” clothes.......
All my OCD behaviors that were considered “irrational” are suddenly being done by EVERYONE. It’s kinda validating lol. Like yep I’ve been doing this all along!

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I’m not a germaphobe at all but I’ve still been wearing a mask in public to protect the more vulnerable population, wiping down all my groceries before I bring them in and disinfecting my hands after I touch things in public.

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i was not doing ok at first but now i’m feeling a little better

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I had a baby the end of December so I was already a bit more diligent about hygiene when I went out due to flu season. I’ve only made a few more changes since everything went down. I would say I’m realistic about the risks and follow cdc guidelines.

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As a long time sufferer of contamination/sterilization OCD I can honestly say that my life hasn't changed all that much. I still do everything I used to do...the only difference is that I wear a mask while doing it in public.

Are you a germophobe & how are you handling covid-19?

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