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Absolutely agree.  I think some people here are very mentally disordered about "germs".  Talking about how they clean and sterilize all the time, are wiping down their groceries and saying that people should keep wearing masks even after Covid is over.  I remember one poster saying she never wanted to go into a crowded place ever again because it was full of "germs" and felt "gross."  [/quote]

There are a lot of people like this, and it's definitely a mental disorder.

Being clean and tidy is fine and wonderful! Sanitizing, sterilizing, and being concerned about "germs" is something else entirely. I keep my home organized and tidy because I like it, and I shower daily because I exercise daily and don't want to smell. Plus, it feels nice.

But I don't use antibacterial anything, don't use bleach, don't use lysol, go to the gym -- and don't wipe things down. It's just so stupid. I touch all the doorknobs, crosswalk signals, and elevator buttons.

The last time I had a cold was maybe 4 years ago, and long before covid. The last time I had a stomach bug was 9-10 years.

Your immune system is like a muscle - it gets strong when it gets activated (ideally when you're young) in small doses here and there, learning and adapting. A sanitized world is the worst thing for your health (provided you're not someone with a naturally severely compromised immune system).

Kids should get outside, play in the dirt, then eat an apple *without* washing their hands. Maybe it's mentally "gross" but it's not a health concern.[/quote]

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