Is there a professional term for this???

Question

Is there a professional term used for a person who gets grossed out by touching certain things?

For example if they use lots and lots of hand sanitizer when they cant get to a sink to wash their hands?

Answer 1

Yes, its called Germaphobia.

Answer 2

I have OCD...germaphobia kinda comes along with the package.  But, it's not JUST germs.  I can't stand touching certain things for very different reasons.  I can not stand anything sticky...it will drive me to tears... So, sometimes it isn't just germs.  Certain textures or consistencies drive me mad without the worry of germs.

Hope I helped :].

Answer 3

I think that would fall under the term germaphobe.

Answer 4

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Answer 5

It could be an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, as well.  

Answer 6

Have you ever seen the TV show   MONK  ?   That will explain it for you.

Answer 7

Could be OCD in its early stages.

Tell your doctor.  If he refers you to someone, GO.