About 6 years ago I had a girlfriend who happened to have a lot of colds, probably 10 in the 6 months we were together. It was after splitting up with her that I found I had a phobia of anyone with a cold, if someone comes to the house with a cold I get hot and sweaty, my mind races and panics and I feel like shooing them out the door and disinfecting the door handles. Im not actually that bothered when I have a cold, but i find the thought of possibly catching one and the fact maybe I can do something to not get one is greatly affecting my life.

Im wondering what treatment options might be a good idea for me to try?Something from home would be preferable.

thanks all

Im afraid i cant really offer any treatment advice but i will look around and see what i can find.

I do believe talking in a forum such as here helps and im also sure that some of the self hypnosis material may help, but more by way of building confidence and relaxing, rather than actually treating the specific issue.

The good news is that you are aware that you have an issue, you admit it and are looking for a way to combat it.....congratulaions.

The soft approach is to deny the problem until it builds up into a huge nightmare