#rhypophobia

[immediatesonder]

Mysophobia and Rhypophobia Discussion and Examples

I have rhypophobia. It’s not the same as mysophobia/”germphobia.” 

Rhypophobia is the phobia of filth, dirt, etc. It is not related to germs or viruses necessarily. 

Mysophobia is the fear of contamination, germs and/or infection. It’s definitely related to germs and viruses. 

Examples: A person with rhypophobia may be triggered by watching mud wrestling, having oily skin, spilling food on themself, etc. A person with mysophobia may be triggered by doctor’s offices, somebody coughing without covering it or somebody spitting on the ground. 

I hope this clears things up! 

[froggymoss]

I really hate hand washed dishes because I never think they’re clean enough. Either it goes in the dishwasher or I don’t use it.