Is it normal to be a germ-a-phobe?

Every time someone asks me to borrow my drink bottle, I always think "ewwww" but i let them, although i dont drink it until i thoroughly wash it, sometimes i need a new bottle.
i also dont share anything like, my food or water, even with my best friend. is this normal?!

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72% Normal
Based on 72 votes (52 yes)
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  • DADNSCAL

    With as many scary diseases that are going around, it's not a bad idea.

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  • hairyfairy

    With all the nasty bugs going around these days, you can`t be too careful.

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  • college

    I think it's great that you don't like to share beverages or food with others, it stops the spread of illness. In general, sick people are contagious before they exhibit any symptoms. On the other hand, phobias can reach such a severe level that they interfere with you quality of life, so I would also suggest cognitive behavioral therapy to rid yourself of the phobia aspect.

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  • Caspahh

    I am the same way in most respects, although I'm sure our severity levels differ, in either direction haha. While it's probably not a great phobia, like DadnsCal pointed out, we are being extra protective! Whether your want to do something about it or not is your choice, whatever makes your happy. :)

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  • GreyWulfen

    Well, it's a phobia, so it's not really "normal".
    You can and should do something against it. I guess it can be really annoying sometimes.

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  • NiceKitty

    I feel as if I'm being poisoned until I clean something off.
    It's kind of ridiculous.
    I try to hide it.

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