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germ freak


Question Posted Thursday July 14 2005, 7:39 pm

I'm a mysophobiac (germ freak, afraid of things being contaminated) and I hate it because I wash my hands constantly and I go through a bottle of handsanitizer each day, and I don't trust people with my food or drinks (or anything along those lines)...does anybody know how to cure phobias? I'm desperate

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chakra answered Thursday July 28 2005, 8:21 am:
like you, i have this fear too, it's called OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).
You need to see your doctor and he/she will refer you to a cognative behavioural therapist.
What these therapist do is they change your thought patterns so you wont think like this anymore and help you overcome the negative thoughts and fears that you have.

Have a look at this website, it will give you more information.
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VixenDark answered Friday July 15 2005, 8:26 am:
If it bothers you, see a pychologist or a psychiatrist. They can help you out.

And if it helps, remember that your body has tons of natural defenses to protect you. And some bacteria are good!

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Alpha345 answered Thursday July 14 2005, 11:15 pm:
Professional help can help you get over your phobia. Phobia's can't really be "cured" but they can be suppressed to the point where they are basically not there. Best thing to do is to see a professional on those sorts of things. Hope it gets better!

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ncblondie answered Thursday July 14 2005, 9:26 pm:
A licensed counselor will be able to work with you to help you learn how to overcome your phobia.

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shake answered Thursday July 14 2005, 9:01 pm:
merrietime! be tru 2 da corps, eetin popple juoks and stuff, you know how it rools

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