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Old Sep 12, 2013, 10:42 AM
Phobicperson Phobicperson is offline
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Hello whoever's reading this, I have this huge problem. Every night, while I am brushing my teeth, I keep looking behind me and at my mirror to make sure nothing's there. Later, after using the loo, I have to stand on the other side of the bathroom with my back against the wall. Here's the thing: I need to move forward by 1m to flush the toilet. But every night, it takes me a few minutes just to talk myself into doing that. I'm always scared that there will be something behind me. Later, I have to move from my toilet to my bed which also takes a few minutes. Any advice??? Thanks

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Old Sep 12, 2013, 09:35 PM
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maybe place a mirror above the toilet so you can see what's behind you without turning your head?
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Old Sep 12, 2013, 10:47 PM
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I can't cause I'm scared of mirrors too... thanks anyway
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Old Sep 13, 2013, 08:07 PM
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Is there any way you can cover your mirrors? I had a huge phobia with bathrooms including mirrors, cabinets, and shower curtains. It's terrible.
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Old Sep 13, 2013, 08:57 PM
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I would but if the mirror is uncovered, I would be scared of what I would see. But if it's uncovered, I would be scared that there's something there that I can't see because the mirror is uncovered So I can't have it either way... It sucks, doesn't it???
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Old Sep 14, 2013, 01:41 PM
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Do you get any help for this? Sorry that I don't have any immediate advice.
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Old Sep 14, 2013, 08:56 PM
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No... Still waiting for the results of the diagnosis...
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