I've got a phobia of both but mine is mainly bad about the 'catchy' stuff (if you get what I mean). You?

I go crazy when my kids get bugs - I have a stockpile of face masks and bleach! I chuck away anything that has s**k on (towels/bedding etc) and I stop eating until I know I'm in the clear.

Do you find yourself avoiding people/places/situations etc - I do and its the main thing I wanna get over - like taking my little ones to indoor play places and parties etc etc xx I know I'm never gonna be OK with v* but I just wanna live a 'normal' kind of life xx

Have you ever had to deal with your baby getting ill yet? My eldest never caught a thing until her first year at school then she got bugs one after the other! : (

Great, how are you finding it?

I should be starting intensive CBT within the next few months - had an appointment tuesday for an assessment and have been put on the waiting list.
Tried hypnotherapy a couple of years ago but I didn't find it helpful at all. Am really hoping CBT has some effect.
I love my kids and dont regret having them but it did add a whole new dimension to this damn phobia! xx

Hi, I think I've had it most of my life but its gotten out of hand and really affected my life since having my children (aged 6 and 2).
How about you?
Have you ever had therapy? xx