ARP 418 What is Mysophobia AKA Germophobia?

This brief episode is about mysophobia or germophobia. When I went to do my research, a lot of search engines wanted me to learn about misophonia.  The AI didn't believe that I wanted to learn about the fear of germs. It insisted that I wanted to know about the sensory brain problem where certain noise patterns are painful to hear or be exposed to for a person.    It is a very interesting condition but it is not an anxiety condition.  For those about to roast me for not spelling germophobia correctly, per the dictionary, both germophobia and germaphobia are correct. It is getting rough on these internet streets. It was like, hey little girl, let me tell you something you didn't ask for but I'm going to give it to you anyway.    This is why you need a brick in your purse. But I digress. This is a short look at this particular type of phobia. Resources Mentioned:  WonderMind is a website that writes about mental health and fitness issues for adults of a certain age, not boomers. They have a post called  How to Do Life When You're Scared of Germs. The Cleveland Clinic has an explainer page about mysophobia aka germophobia.   The International OCD Foundation has an abundance of resources about OCD information.    Emergency Resources: The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community.    Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the Veteran line and international calling options.    National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or WhatsApp as a means of contact.   Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.