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How to get out of phobias of germs and uncleanliness. please help!
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Please ask your: parents to get you help for this. A clinical psychologist may be a good place to start. Take care.
Answered 5/12/2014
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Fear vs Phobia: A germ is a microorganism that may/may not transmit disease. A phobia is a persistent, irrational fear of a thing, activity or situation that instills a powerful desire to avoid it Germ phobias tend to interfere significantly w/ daily functioning. Exposure IS actually the best idea...living w/germs as most people do. Exposure therapy wouldn't involve risks considered dangerous by most people!
Answered 7/19/2014
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