How do I stop being a germaphobe? Pic unrelated.

accept the germs that are necessary to intake, avoid those that are.

Be efficient. I could worry about the "poison I ingest" when I swallow mouthwash but smoke and eat McDonald's. That's not efficient.

>>17471521
By cell count, the vast majority of your body is "germs," you need them to live.

>>17471727
Well I know that, but I still have a hard time accepting being around all the filth and such in the world.

Like for example, the average person could go out into the world, touching all manor of objects, doorknobs, furniture and so on, then come home to do whatever it is they want - possibly having washed their hands when they arrive home.

I however, for whatever reason, would feel the need to scrub myself down vigourosly after the fact. Hell I even have some trouble with all this germaphobia stuff AT HOME because the people I live with don't have this issue. As such they seem to have no problem doing many of the things I would consider nasty or possibly hazordous to one's health, so it sorta gives me a feeling that they are tracking filth around, despite them not feeling the same way.

Sorry for the long and conviluted post, and I know it sounds stupid but for whatever reason I just can't get myself in the mindset or "filth is alright" or whatever, essentially just a normal, healthy, non-obsessive view on dirtiness. It's all been impacting my life in a very negative way and I fear it may continue to do so as well as negatively effect those around me in the future if I can't find a way to change this mindset of mine.

>>17471521
Accept that Germans are you friends and allies.

Unless you are french in which case fuck you frog, just neck yourself.

>>17471521
Realize that chemicals are far worse on average than germs, and I guarantee you are exposed to a lot of harmful chemicals

become a virusphobe