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Originally Posted by Waldorf PC  I know that i took charge at the age of two. I taught myself to turn on my bath water, and the minute my diaper was dirty, I ripped it off and got into the tub. I did not even spend a minute in a wet or dirty diaper. When we were out, and a bath tub was not available, I'd scream and scream and scream until I was changed not caring about how inappropriate it was or if i was told to stop. I just did it more.
As a tot, i also freaked out if my hands were sticky, and if food was on my face or clothes. I'd lose it demanding a new outfit. My parents and other relatives knew very well that telling me that a change of clothes isn't necessary was very futile, so my demands were met. Also, taking three plus baths a day was the norm for me. My grandmother tried to tel me that I was not taking that many baths at her house. I rebelled and did the opposite telling her that I was not going to be a dirty stinky kid. My parents didn't even try to change my behavior. They let me do that,as they know it made me feel comfortable.
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Sorry derail the original thread, but I just had to post: Those sound a lot like SENSORY ISSUES. Sensory Processing Disorder (aka Sensory Integration Disorder) is a condition where the brain over/under responds to sensory input. So, for a child/adult with this, something sticky on their hands feels really awful. For my dh, wearing wool
hurts even if it's over another shirt. I can see how that could lead to germophobia, especially since sensory stuff often goes hand-in-hand with other issues: OCD and anxiety are two biggies, major medical issues are others, and autism spectrum issues are the last.
Waldorf PC: There's a DVD version of one of the major books about this, The Out of Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz
There's also a CD that I haven't heard, called: Making Sense of Sensory Integration, 2nd Edition (Audio CD) by Jane Koomar
I mention this only because sensory issues can run in families (I see them running down my mom's side and my dh's side of the family). Most adults with sensory issues have developed their own coping mechanisms, but if your child has it, Occupational Therapy can REALLY help. A LOT.
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Dh and I both find feet gross, and I can't stand to have a foot touch me. Ds likes to try and freak me out and rub his feet on me, so we have the rule NO touching me with your feet!
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