There are certain things we as germaphobes just can't handle. Actually, there are many things we can't handle. People may say we are too uptight; they may say we are too obsessive. But we give into our germaphobia to keep us healthy, clean and, quite frankly, sane. Here is a list of things only those of us terrified by germs truly understand.

1. Need. hand. sanitizer. now.

You always have it on you. Some may say the size of your hand sanitizer stash is abnormal.

2. You freak out internally when you witness someone leaving the bathroom without washing their hands.

Dear lord... This person is actually trying to torture me.

3. You use your elbow on the paper towel dispenser.

Then, using the paper towel to open the door, using your foot to hold the door open and trying to toss the paper towel into the trash can. It's an art, really.

4. You rejoice when encountering a hand sensor paper towel dispenser.

#Blessed.

5. But really, the entire public bathroom ordeal.

It gives you literal shivers down your spine. Absolutely not.

6. You watch in disgust as people cough or sneeze into their hands instead of their sleeves.

How do you sleep at night.

7. You pretend to be sick when your friend asks for some of your drink.

Sharing is not caring, sorry.

8. Doorknobs? No, thank you.

You refuse to touch one. You're just hoping someone comes along and opens the door so you don't have to.

9. You cringe when taking out the trash.

And then you wash your hands 57 times afterward.

10. Riding the bus is a painful experience.

Or any public transit, for that matter.

11. Your hands are dry from over-washing.

SOS. Where's the lotion.

12. Disinfecting wipes are your best friends.

Team Clorox all the way.

13. You can't touch your food without clean hands.

This doesn't exactly help with the dry hands thing.

14. You do that awkward run when trying to catch the door before it closes.

No shame. Anything to avoid touching the handle, right?

15. You sanitize your cell phone regularly.

I mean, germs probably hang out there. That thing goes everywhere with you.

16. Bowling is one of your least favorite activities.

Who knows who wore these shoes before me.

17. You despise having your face touched by others.

Back away, please.

18. Your space is always neat and clean.

Is that a speck over there?

19. Watching people suction their mouths around the water fountain kills you.

This is highly disturbing and should actually be illegal.

20. You are always wearing either shoes, or socks, or both.

You are never barefoot. It grosses you out.