Is it normal to have a fear of dirty dishes?

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I think I have a fear of dirty dishes. I googled what it would be called and everyone is calling it laziness. It's not that I don't like doing dishes, it's just that I can't stand touching the old crusty food that's stuck to the plate/bowl. I hate the dirty dish water too. I can't describe how I feel when I have to touch a dirty dish, it's almost like I'm having a panic attack but not as bad. I'm convinced I have some kind of phobia of dirty dishes. If anyone knows what it's called or has this phobia/fear to, let me know.

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  • isitnotmal
    5 years ago

    I think they are really disgusting but I don't fear them.

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  • jethro
    5 years ago

    Here's an idea. Use disposable dishes and utensils. Then you won't have to wash them anymore. Just pitch them out in the trash.

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  • csdoug
    5 years ago

    Its just like sex. While you're doing it, the mess is ok & feels good, but then when you wake up & are all sticky & gooey, You don't like it.

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  • RoseIsabella
    5 years ago

    Buy some rubber gloves, and take Ellenna's advice about soaking the dishes. I always soak dishes before I put them in the dishwashing machine. I love using gloves for this sort of chore.

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  • Ellenna
    5 years ago

    That does sound phobic. If you fill the sink with hot water and put the dishes in to soak for a while after scraping them first you won't have to deal with old crusty food.

    Dirty dishes don't scare me but I do hate having them piled up: I live alone but some days I swear someone comes into my home and creates more washing up for me to do!

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