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How do you deal being a germophobe as patient in clinic environments?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 1 6:50pm | Replies (5)Comment receiving replies
Is this new or have you always been concern? Everyone got paranode during COVID. I still wear mask in some situation like confined spaces. I always think of clinical setting cleaner than most places I go. But then I am old enough to remember when no-one wore gloves but surgeons.
Sometimes talking to a therapist and doing CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) will help. Through CBT you can learn to challenge irrational thoughts and beliefs about germs and develop healthier coping strategies.
Have you asked yourself why are you so afraid? Are you afraid of getting sick, have you gotten sick before due to unsanitary conditions?
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yes, worrying about germs while visiting hospitals is new. I used to be a healthy person, till
I got diagnosed this year with cancer. There were very few doc visits before and now it's many, different clinics, some in crowded places, many times adjusting to the protocol of new nurses, medical staff in training.