- Washing your hands every few minutes
- Experiencing anxiety when not being able to act on your compulsions
- Spring cleaning is every day or every couple days for you
- Your obsession with cleanliness is interfering with your life
- Getting anxious when having to make physical contact with someone
If you feel like your obsession with cleanliness is taking over your life, then you might want to consider seeing a therapist to learn how to better cope with your germaphobia, also known as mysophobia. The sooner you gain control of the disorder, the better off you’ll be in the long run.