It's the little things that get me going..

[Tastee]

The simplest things throw me into a whirlwind of emotions.

I will give you an example of something that is currently driving me bananas!

I just bought a new water filter, and there is sticker residue on the outside of it ( and there was never a sticker ).. now when I pour a drink out of it I can't help but to think that the water is tainted due to this residue.. I really just want to throw out the filter but I've been throwing away so much stuff lately I can't waste anymore!

If my food/drink is handled properly I will not touch it. I can't stand it when someone touches the opening of my drink glass/bottle/can..

I can't use napkins, or forks when I'm out. I can't touch my face at all when I'm out. Because if I touch a door I automatically have to remind myself not to touch face.


Listen, if someone has gone through this please explain to me why I am going through this. I can't sit here anymore and worry that my Brita Filter is going to kill me. Or that I'm going to catch a deadly disease from rubbing my eyes. Or that I'm bound to die from the simplest things.


I have been in such a rut lately.... I can't help to think that something bad is bound to happen to me..

So please, what should I do? And Do I continue to use the filter? Will that help get over my fear even though I am so sketched out from the sticker residue?


thanks guys.. this website has helped me out before, i'm looking for some sympathy yet again..

best wishes to all who read this

[PanchoGoz]

Yes you most definitely should keep using it. The more you give into your fear the more power it has over you. Are you on any therapy or medication?

[Daisy Sue]

I agree, keep using it - it can't and it won't hurt you.

I would probably try to get the residue off, not for the same reasons as you have, but because it would bug me being there...