I get major heebeegeebees when a contagious illness is sweeping the local community and have entirely too much scientific evidence to ignore the warning signs. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and all that jazz. . .

However, I guard against my anxiety psycho ticks by plying extra self-care and therapy exercises to keep the sensible precautions from escalating into control freakitis, etc. I have a long, gory herstory with those psycho ticks and need many ounces of prevention there, as well. Balance in all things, ESPECIALLY during cold and flu season.

do not worry about germs I just try to stay out of places where there are a lot of people was in the movies a kid 2 rows back was coughing and sneezing moved the other side of the theatre. Kids are always sick just used a lot of Lysol and wipes

I understand your anxiety about being sick. I always feel like I will never get better. I also am bad to do a WebMD search and can diagnose myself with terrible things. I know many people who have similar issues, so know that you are not alone in those feelings. My therapist asked me how many times those fears were correct. My answer - never. That helped me to recognize that these fears were irrational. I don't try to fight the fears, but recognize that they are just feelings, not facts,

Feelings...are...real. You have to remind yourself that what you do in the moment. tasks that require focus, is helping you keep healthy, and if you are sick, you are doing what you can to get better.

Best wishes!

Well, let me tell you, I'm a one woman hazmat squad. I use sani-wipes on everything, hand sanitizer, you name it. When someone in this house is sick, that person must cough into a handkerchief, keep his hands washed, etc. It might sound OCD-like but prevention is key. Yes, I am one of those who wipes the push handles of the grocery carts off. But having said all that, I have not been sick in years.

The best thing I've seen that addresses health anxiety is The Anxiety Guy (Dennis Simsek). Try googling him. He has youtube videos, podcasts, and you can follow him on various social media sites. He is fantastic!!!

Good luck!

Yes. I get really nervous about illnesses so I try to cope by finding things that can help prevent illnesses and keep them handy. Even if they don’t help that much it’s the idea that they might that alleviates the anxiety. Here are some things I suggest. Zinc, Vitamin D, Hand Sanitizers, Disinfect sprays, orange juice, disposable wipes.

I am also very anxious about my health. I look up every symptom on the web that I have. I'm on several groups on here. Also use an app called k health. Didn't get a flu shot this year. But I was in the hospital for three weeks. I try talking to nurse friends that I have too. That helps sometimes. Just have to do the best you can with your health.