I am paranoid about something right now, and I would like some help.

Question

I don't know if this is the right place to put this, but I may need a bit of comforting right now for my paranoia/OCD/phobia.

I was doing the laundry in a public laundry when I accidentally got some of that sticky adhesive on my fingers from a laundry bag package. I somehow forgot about it since it rubbed off away after folding some sheets, and now I am a little paranoid about using the sheets.

I was folding them with my mom so I thought that some of the adhesive, though not enough to be noticeable had gotten in her fingers. Then we went to get some other clothes and put them in the dryer; but then I became paranoid about traces of the glue getting heated and all, so I quickly changed the setting from High to PP.

Then my mom told me that she had rinsed her hands in hot water prior to helping me load the clothes because some glue got on her hands.

0_o but I am still paranoid now.

Because of some infinitesimal glue that may have remained after she rinsed her hands, yep it's that bad.

But people touch all kinds of c**p between doing the laundry, right? Especially in a LAUNDROMAT, where people could have easily touched other stuff like tape, duct tape, food packaging adhesive, etc, and sticky stuff IS water soluble. right?

Also in the same batch of clothes, I had to rewash them because I found that I had accidentally washed a white plastic grocery bag in there. But has anything like this ever happened to anyone else, and what did you do? The clothes were set on warm BTW.

Personal stories are appreciated ^^

Answer 1

ok, you were right posting somethng like that on here is not a good idea, some people just dont understand. and they think ur crazy.  go to this website its great www.dailystrength.org  they have millions of support groups and if you have OCD you can join an OCD support group and u can talk to people who have the same problems as you and understand you instead of thinking your nuts. good luck. btw the website is free

Answer 2

Happened to me before, hauuu I hate laundromats! I was in the laundromat and I was just throwing the clothes into this dryer, when suddenly this guy I don't know walks up and starts grabbing my clothes out of the basket. O__<

I just kinda started at him for a minute, then I guess I barked at him *I tend to do that when I'm nervous*...

But then he said hello and started talking... As I looked at his hands they were sticky... o___o Sticky! I think it might have been a candy bar or something. But then he just walked off.

I had to rewash my clothes...

Answer 3

Wow U were worried about glue on hands? Im not making fun of you its just something that I never think about so much. If glue or anything sticky fell on my hands I just use germ-X to eliminate the sticky feeling any other hrmful chemicals found in these certain things.

I can'T tell you to instantly stop your phobia but I can ask you to try, and with the Help of HAND SANITIZER!! :)

Go ahead buy it, you know you want to...lol

Answer 4

That is all in your mind. Just get it out of your mind. Do not keep saying it. What ever you believe, you will receive.  , forget it and mention it no more. Just by washing your hands with water and soap once, that it is enough. Do not keep nagging with the same. Otherwise bad spirits are listening and they like to bring to the mind of human beings negatives thoughts. Be smart and talk to your mind, and tell to those negative thoughts to go away. It works for me. Ask God to help you whenever there is some bad thoughts in your mind and it is difficult for you to get them out of your mind. Also read the Bible, that will help. The word of God clean the mind from negative thoughts. Be blessed

God bless you.

Answer 5

ughhhhhhh people have other big stuff going on with them.       wash ur hands and thank god for giving u hands that can work.

Answer 6

awww

dont worry about it =]

im sure everything will be fine

all sorts of things have got mixed in the laundry when i was doing the wash and im still healthy and alive as well as my family

you have NOTHING to worry about =]

Answer 7

wow ur a mess ^_^ u need to clear your head and check ur basket and other stuff before u wash ur clothes

Answer 8

Kathy:

We are fearfully and wonderfully made with an immune system that works 24-7 to defeat most any common bacteria you MIGHT have come in contact with at the laundromat. Except for the anxiety you have put yourself through, I'm pretty sure you'll come out on the other side of this just fine.  

Answer 9

Sometime we are all a little more neurotic than other times.  If you find that these types of thoughts become more and more intrusive, I would seek out the help of an experienced counselor.  It most likely is not the glue at all, but something else.  Don't ever feel bad about seeking mental health help.  Just like we go to chiropractors to straighten out our backs, our minds sometimes need it too.  Its working 24/7.

Answer 10

I have a hunch u have OCD I think u can get meds for that  

Answer 11

Oh honey you snuggle right down in them sheets nothing is going to hurt you.  

I know how it is though when you get something stuck in your head.

With all the nastiness out there that sticky stuff is the least of your worries.  

Have a good nights rest.