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I wash my hands after i touch other peoples objects.if there is no water near i try not to touch my posesions not to infect them.is this too much?
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Germophobia?: Yes, probably "too much". You seem to be more worried then necessary. You may have germophobia and maybe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If this is bothering you a lot, interfering with your life, please seek counseling. It can be an early sign of serious mental health disability. (For an excellent example, see "The Aviator", the film biography of the American billionaire Howard Hughes.)
Answered 4/6/2019
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