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Re: Topic Tuesday // OCD: Behind The Mask // Tues 13th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST
  • Author : NatureLover
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  • Topic : Events and updates
13 Apr 2021 09:53 AM
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@Adge  I'm very sorry to hear you had childhood trauma also 😞

 

 

 

@Daisydreamer wrote:

For community members, does the phrase "Behind the mask of OCD" connect with your story?

I find that although I'm pretty open about my mental illnesses, I have to have a mask to some extent with the germophobia, as it's offensive to others, sadly. I have lost 2 friends over it in the past. All my friends and family know I have germophobia, but I try to not go  into details, and just carry sanitiser everywhere and use it while chatting or whatever. I can't have people over to my house though. Also, if I am ever not coping with germ triggers while out, I have to leave and come home straight away. In that case, I might hide it behind some other excuse. I would much rather be open, but I can't risk losing any more friends. 

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