I am sure I could relate to you *pngindreamr*
I am also one of the germophobic that many of those in this discussion mention.
Basically, I could not stand on touching any public objects, especially doorknobs and money. And I always am very anxious while in public places, especially riding public transportations.
I would always bring a tissue inside my pocket to rub my hands against right after I touched public objects. And it is so difficult for me to deal with when someone gets into my room and touch, hence contaminate my belongings.. And I need to decontaminate them after that.. It is so distressing..
However, the main problem right now is the worry that if people see me doing these compulsions and make fun of me.. Worse, if they think I'm crazy and mock me because of my rituals.. I will get more depressed. I'm even unable to relate to my closest friends and relatives about my obsessions..
So I keep my contamination obsessions in my mind which I have suffered for 13 years..
That's why I find this forum to be a heaven for those who like to relate about their OCD symptoms..
Thank You Very Much for Psych Central to be able to bring this kind of Forum..
And Thank You for those who have shared in this forum and be a help to each others.

And if anyone would be comfortable to chat with me, feel free to add my Yahoo Messenger ID : lgasia77.

I would be very happy if I could be a help to those who suffered from OCD as I know the pain of OCD sufferers..