Howie Mandel Opens Up About His Germophobia

[@thecynic75]

If that doctor knew a damn thing about OCD, he would know that the anxiety that comes with it is almost ALWAYS irrational. No lab result is going to alleviate an OCD sufferer's anxiety because the brain doesn't care about the facts, it cares about feelings.

[@Ellier215]

The Cynic I don't know why they were checking for germs on ppls hands. Irresponsible.

[@thecynic75]

EE RG I don't recall saying it was irresponsible, only pointless and a show of how ignorant these "doctors" are of how OCD works. As somebody who ACTUALLY HAS OCD, I know how it works and was pointing out how their stupid little study changed nothing.

[@alexk7425]

while you are true in a way, trying to pursue yourself that what you are touching doesnt have anything bad or anything that can stay on you (if that makes sense) makes your phobia more under control. personal experience

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Part of therapy for OCD is de-rationalizing that fear. You're right most of the time logic alone is not enough but they will mostly incorporate "flooding" as well- repeated exposure to the aversive stimuli as if to say look, you're perfectly fine, you didn't die, this isn't so bad after all.

[@jurajsertich2265]

he is ignorant i bet he didnt go to college he is an actor

[@lifeslight980]

I love Howie for being so open about his struggles. God bless him! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sebastiensouphankhaisy6737]

yeah but you have to admit that he's always cutting them off.

[@yirk1]

I ve seen howie shake halle berry hand. He just wants to have a "thing"

[@Yeet-gk8of]

It all makes sense Howie is Mr.Clean

[@MrSamadolfo]

I Know Who You Are 😊

[@notyurartdotcom]

@@MrSamadolfo *AAAAAA!!!!*

[@luigibadjing2752]

*SON*

[@teyshaungreene9242]

LMAOOOOOOOOO

[@Owanray]

Yeet 6000 u are big brain

[@toastkage]

I do have the same phobia as Howie, I just realised. I wash my hand so many times a day, thinking that I'm getting germs and that my hands are unclean.

[@mysoulsosynical5354]

Sylveon Eeveelutions me to but no matter how much u clean ur always DIRTY

[@sydneymccarthy7015]

Sylveon Eeveelutions yeah same . I hands are almost always dry because I wash them too much

[@phoebecampbell6292]

Same I used to wash my hands so much that they would get all dry and sore because of my hypochondria but not quite as bad as howie

[@kpopuniverse1273]

I have a fear of dirt/germs/contamination. I try not to touch anything especially in the restroom. I can barely touch anything and I wash my hands until they are really dry. I also use a lot of hand sanitiser. I also do my laundry separate from everyone in my family. I use a special disinfecting laundry mix to do my laundry. I shower multiple times a day. I also try to avoid stepping in mud and puddles because that gives me anxiety. When people step in mud and puddles, I’m internally having a panic attack because of fear of uncleanliness. I clean up after everyone and I nag about cleanliness when people don’t clean/clean things correctly. If they don’t clean it properly to me, I have to re clean it. I have difficulty sharing food and drinks. I have to get a new plastic bottle many times because I feel like my family might’ve drank mine and I don’t want to drink that because it tastes tainted once I drink it. I have panic attacks when someone is sick. If they show symptoms of sickness, I would panic and self quarantine in my room while wearing gloves and mask. I would spray disinfectant everywhere and clean everything. I also have to disinfect my phone regularly. I also can’t leave my house without bringing essentials aka a bad filled with hygiene products and cleaning supplies because of my fear of germs. So imagine me in a pandemic. I’m 24/7 going insane. I would be paranoid and I would have panic attacks a lot. I also can’t stand things not being in order. I’m also obsessed with things being perfect and being orderly. So I don’t let anyone in my room in fear that they would contaminate it and ruin its orderly fashion. I would get triggered if someone messes up something that I put in an orderly fashion. It makes me go mad when things aren’t in order.i would have to check things repeatedly to make sure it’s orderly. I also have to count and list things repeatedly.

[@kpopuniverse1273]

I can go on but I don’t want reveal more of my weird rituals to avoid germs and my obsession over things being clean and orderly. It might make me sound insane

[@IrvinEdits]

I have a phobia of toilets. I always close the top before flushing & if I'm in a public rest room I flush and run out the stalls, since I've heard that feces & water fly out da toilet when you flush. Sometimes I even use my foot to flush it cause I don't want my hands to make contact with the toilet at all.

[@MrSamadolfo]

Irvin Garcia 😍 yay me too! 😍🚩

[@athenalee5524]

lol I'm pretty sure everyone uses their foot or tissue to flush (unless that's just me...)

[@IrvinEdits]

Inaho Kaizuka not everyone, there's some nasty ass poeple out there who don't even wash their hands after using the restroom.

[@athenalee5524]

I meant majority lmao. That's true though. Mb;;

[@nicowithrow4390]

Irvin Garcia oh good I'm not alone 😩

[@rodddwaze5086]

26 germs disliked this video.

[@hannansyed9376]

49

[@Moonlitghoul]

50

[@gimmethatcheese5283]

56

[@joeswoo5393]

58

[@Gert_Gertsen]

62

[@laidblackyvy1584]

I Love Howie So Much Shoutout To Him to Being One Of The Few To Get The Word Out

[@ethanshelbyskateboarding9980]

Germaphobia is fake and a germaphobe is a neglectful parent

[@4everspace]

He is absolutely right. I'm in the medical field. It's scary out there

[@PastorGooch]

Interesting. You don't believe in having your immune system keeping you safe if you live a normal life not as a germaphobe?

[@AllThingsFitnessandLifestyle]

Being and hypochondriac is hardddd it’s deeply rooted in the mental stemming from traumatic childhood. I fear everything concerning health since I was a kid.

[@biancanery6337]

As a germophobe I don't think the whole "just common environmental bacteria" was of any help or assurance to Howie

[@MAST]

Yea, and I think it makes only worse, because he just said(reminded) they exist and probably even showed microscope photos... IMO totally irresponsible, in Howie's place I would be yelling "Are you out of mind?". After that probably Howie would recall that moment for hours, days, weeks... Fortunately, IMO I don't have such strong Germophobia*, I can touch people hands, but after that I keep reminding myself to not touch face, especially mouth and food after that. After touching things if I can't wash my hands and I have to eat, I always hold food in a foil bag etc. But still feels weird, like probably as normal people would feel touching a car mechanic dirty hand or poo or something, like "I hope I can wash my hands as fast as possible". Sometimes it's a little awkward when I shake someone's hand, a few seconds later even if they are looking, wash their hands, and they probably imagine that I don't like them. *apart from washing hands dozens of times, even when they crack after washing as many times, and also hating greasy hand cream... Edit: OMG and he is wearing ring... ouch little triggering

[@eric-jr2nf]

​@@MAST You are basically describing my life, but what they say in the video about the swab test actually eases me a bit. I realize that there are not dangerous bacteria everywhere afterall.

[@ethanshelbyskateboarding9980]

It's phoney

[@CinemaRescored]

The worst thing about public restrooms when you have OCD: The door handles on the inside of the room.

[@walex1101]

I use my foot to open the door, or a napkin if I absolutely have to touch the door.

[@maksymvinyarskyy2813]

and outside

[@1Joviboy]

I’m similar. If I’m exiting a bathroom at a restaurant or any place, I use the paper towel to open the door. That’s why I prefer to use a bathroom that is doorless which I wish was used more

[@MrSamadolfo]

1Joviboy 😒 at least a door u can push on both sides so that u dont need to touch and pull a nasty handle

[@izzywilson9623]

Jordan S most people do that lol

[@nathanb780]

Smart. I do the same

[@joo4804]

Please can any one tell me, why this is happening with us, I feel very sad about this.

[@subscribeifyouloveyourmom1679]

We acctually started to shake hands to check if there is something in someone’s hand in the war for knifes guns ect and then it was taken as a sign of greeting

[@Andrewajcox521]

i have ocd and autism and other mental illnessess so thank u howie i have Kleptomania and others

[@nylaaaa8341]

JEFFREY COX omg💀💀

[@cancel_naomi]

JEFFREY COX wHaTs kleptomania

[@alessiap5420]

@@nylaaaa8341 you look dumb

[@DanielaFlores-sc8vw]

Howie is me when I watch this show 😂

[@audreyruelas6407]

Daniela Flores same I always crack then think I have something

[@LeilaniAlua]

I got a germaphobia as well. I can't stand shaking hands its soo gross.

[@nathanb780]

Rite

[@hogant.551]

​@@nathanb780Shaking hands is so medieval times. Unfortunately it's a bad tradition that has been passed down through generations in certain cultures.

[@th0m4xs70]

I feel really bad for Howie.

[@mysoulsosynical5354]

Thomas K Vlogging don’t feel bad because I’m a germaphobe it’s not hard but sometimes I have Panic Attacks

[@izzywilson9623]

eyecandiiex Playz he has OCD so, it’s on a whole different level...

[@phoebecampbell6292]

BilleObsessed M it depends on how severe the “case” of hypochondria is I have it as well and for me it is soo hard to deal with and it’s not even as severe as howies is

[@nathanb780]

At least Howie knows how to avoid coronavirus.

[@Ellier215]

Madushan Jayawardane it's not nessecarily about germs or being clean. It's about invasive, repetitive thoughts. For instance, as I child I would obsessively think about losing a loved one and doing rituals to help save them (touching doorknobs a certain number of times, keeping everything the person touched even if it was trash). Not rituals in the religious sense, but something I have to do over and over again even though there is no logic to it. Another example- as a child I worried/thought about dying a lot (being separated from family and alone) so I thought getting more air (stocking up) would help prolong my life. I would stock up on air by sticking my head out of the car window trying to swallow more air. I would sit in front of fans breathing deeply for hours and hours on end- past the point of exhaustion. If it was a windy day I would be outside with my face to the wind, even if it was freezing. - The problem is the thoughts. They don't go away. OCD comes in many shapes and sizes. I have a friend who has a form of religious OCD and another who would get mentally stuck on a past mistake. OCD is about obsessive, unwanted thoughts and ones behaviors around these thoughts. There are many degrees of severity.

[@cindy846]

Your level of insight is enlightning, thanks for the explanation

[@JoshDisher]

Howie: "See! I fucking told you! Everyone:

[@amanymeriam8930]

I suffer the same. Especially after Covid... The last thing I have to touch is water and soap. I'm okay with touching my mobile/laptop etc because I clean them. Whenever anyone else touches them (including my fam) I clean it when I use it afterwards. I wash my clothes seperatley. I don't eat/drink from the same cup/cutlery. I know I'm over the top but I can't help it. Things are getting worse though. My hands look like those of a granny...

[@curlyfries2318]

Mines also really bad but for your hands just use hand cream before going to bed it helps pretty well

[@HollywoodRina]

I suffer from the same thing. Don’t feel bad cuz at the end of the day, we are the ones who won’t get sick back to back .

[@the_professional007]

I have the same issue... but it really can be dangerous since soaps and all kinds of disinfectants contain harsh chemicals and we need to be cautious with using them on our skin 😢

[@sorbiestudios]

1:09 I was watching this and my sister, a medical student, was studying and she heard this and she said " send that video to me right now I need help" 😂

[@msrcp7938]

Anyone else have an absolutely crippling fear of vomiting? Just got back from babysitting a kid who started throwing up. I am so terrified that I can't even think strait. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME! I'd almost rather DIE than throw up!

[@lynnrobi]

Howie is an amazing guy

[@user-js6yq4hr1n]

my stomach flipped with disgust although im sitting in my sanitized area haha. Howei is so good at keeping a straight face.

[@sarahjones9393]

i really relate I have ocd,autism,anxiety,and a little hypochondria! I love him for opening about his mental illnesses 👌👍 thank you howie

[@crumblesilkskin]

Sarah Jones Are the disorder you have self medicated or doctor's conclusion?

[@sarahjones9393]

@@crumblesilkskin doctors diagnosis

[@crumblesilkskin]

@@sarahjones9393 I'm just clearing things up... Pretentious people always say that they have disorder they don't have..

[@sarahjones9393]

@@crumblesilkskin yeah I get it and it's so upsetting and offensive to those of us who actually have disorders

[@_gachagabi_7209]

I have germophobia and it’s terrible I have to wash my hands all the time and cry about it because I have to constantly wash my hands and cry and I get no rest someone please pray for me 🙏

[@hiefia8568]

True Howie I have seen people enter restaurants, straight from opening their car door and the restaurant doors and don't bother to wash their hands to eat finger foods

[@hippietoes456]

When my parents were divorcing when I was 8 I went through a stage where if I touched Literally anything I had to wash my hands and then you sanitizer I couldn’t touch even a wall without doing so I think it was my way of exacting control over at least one thing in my life being pristine and under my control

[@bryanhall2203]

2:42 "holy shit, this guy is making a lot of sense right now"

[@DICE42FRAG]

It sucks as a kid roughly 8-12 I would take 4-6 showers a day constantly wash my hands and of course germ x everywhere. Then for years I was fine in that area but I begin using drugs so obviously I was self medicating. Became addicted to pain killers in jr high didnt truly get help until I was 23. Been on methadone for two years now and since then my germophobia as returned in full force I wouldnt say as bad as it was when I was young but constantly washing my hands, going through germx like it was water and often being afraid to hug my own kids in fear of germs only going number two before a shower even if I need to go I would hold it all day. It effects everything in my life it's overwhelming.

[@ramachandrabhakta4200]

I'm sure Howie is now the happiest guy with all the social distancing and covering the face thing. 😂😂

[@rachieleigh1234]

Poor Howie :( I love him so much!

[@pv650]

Who else has a crush on this Doctor?

[@kathleentotten3453]

My OCD is very mild, but people know I had it when I’m just randomly organizing things, making sure something is clean. I get mad when someone tries to help me organize something, it has to be perfect or I have to restart. I’m also a control freak.

[@timcook4552]

I feel him. I always have to wash my hands it's starting to get wounds

[@nathanb780]

Keep washing man. Better than getting coronavirus...

[@joo4804]

Please can any one tell me, why this is happening with us, I feel very sad about this.

[@meeky0420]

He was hella prepared for Covid. Howie wasn’t bothered!

[@Phatgameboy]

They laughed at Howie, they said he was being overdramatic. Here I am from 2020 and telling you he was right, he was always right.

[@amendawalton8437]

So true Howie, and now with COVID I hope we all learn we don't need to touch each when greeting each other. We should always give each other some social space, keep ourselves sanitized and hopefully everywhere we go everything will be that much safer from germs because a virus just showed the world who's boss.

[@elliottylermusic]

People, he has OCD not a phobia of germs. As a sufferer myself, I can tell you that OCD is irrational and no test result will ease it. People need to ask questions, not pretend like they have all the answers. That was very insensitive and they should have done their research.

[@zab645]

I am not sure if I am a germaphobic but everytime I come home I’ll sanitize all of the items that I buy. Even if it’s food, ofc I didn’t disinfect the food just the wrapper. But I even disinfect my chair where people put their things there. My father saw that I sanitize like everything I see in my house and called me crazy. At a Restaurant, there’s stain on the table. I know the stain will not come in contact with my hands but as long as I see it, it’s very disturbing and disgusting to me. Personally I don’t think that my behaviour is too much but it’s a NECESSARY. However with my surroundings where my parents doesn’t understand me and scolded me for it, hurts me.

[@loganj338]

Isn’t it weird to think this was 3years before covid

[@sunandmoon4005]

Life will get better if we all OCD nice people live away from the rest on an Island

[@ffkyle89]

Howie on a GSW to the chest: ..... Doctors: "wow impressive, but it's none of those things"

[@ifujiminucantjimout9063]

I think I have OCD cuz I want everything to be perfect and I dont like people touching me and I dont like to touch everythinggggg I dont like wood,toilet,public toilet, and everythinggggg dirtyyy and I keep washing my hands after someone touched me and after I touch some things (2019 here)

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

He's just like that always even with hugs

[@speakthetruth2278]

I get the sense that howie actually likes his phobias and OCD, he's been so hell bent on not getting help for it that to me it seems he almost enjoys it. He doesn't want to be helped or "cured" which is strange but if he doesn't want it then leave him be. He'll seek help if he ever changes his mind

[@melsoderlund3379]

He does get help. He’s medicated and is in therapy. NOBODY “enjoys” OCD! What an ignorant comment.

[@donew1thita11]

No body who has OCD likes it. OCD has been controlling my life for 2 years, I had help. But now I'm alone with no time

[@nathanb780]

It's part of his celebrity persona. It's one of the things that make him unique, which is good. He's a smart guy.

[@amrieforman2484]

Howie was wayyyy ahead of corona

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

I think he can overcome it one day. The fact that he's out there walking about despite what he knows about germs and the spread of things. There are those worse i n their situation be it OCD and/or Germophobia who won't even leave the house.

[@modernwoodtv2117]

Howie knows the Covid no hand shakes but he got hypnotized by someone 😂😂

[@janhollon3078]

Howie. Did a movie a few years ago about being raised by a pack of wolves, can't think of the name, but its really very funny. He is such a great actor.

[@malinabilger166]

I have germophia too

[@unknowno4051]

It means Mandel sie was practicing to avoid 😆corona virus. Important is That Mandel sir is doing a great job to aware other people from virus. But very few listen to him hope more people can understand what sir is trying to do.

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

You should see how he hugs people he has never met

[@BloxWich]

I Have OCD to. That thing about vaccinations giving autism was different for me. a few days after my vaccinations at 7Yrs Old I started feeling different and started washing my hands constantly and I told my mum about it and she did notice then it just got worse from then. im 13 now and I hate my OCD, it makes me depressed because of how bad it is on me. FeelsBadMan

[@melbunny1883]

I have OCD. I always have clean hands, a clean room, and a clean house

[@CollboyGamez]

If that is the limit of your ocd, I would say its a good thing

[@DivineVibrations9]

Mel Bunny how is that ocd? Curious

[@DivineVibrations9]

The Experts same thing i thought

[@olivia-nx8xf]

thats not ocd sis

[@mysoulsosynical5354]

Mine comes with germs,anxiety from germs, panic attacks,and crying in my OCD

[@anonymousbankaccounthacker5561]

A girl tongue kissed me for the first time and I realise how bad my germaphobia is, I can't sleep at night and I gag and want to get sick every time I think about when I kissed that girl

[@never-mind26]

I just saw him in an episode of Monk

[@MrSamadolfo]

😱🐞 Germs! Germs Everywhere! 🐛😱

[@keigonzales2286]

did anyone else have this video worsen their OCD?

[@lightupskechers488]

i have germophobia but its not like that bad for me

[@dpedrosoliano]

i wonder how he would react i cant imagine meeting him 1st thing I'd say "nice to meet you i didnt shower today"

[@kokichiomanumber1fan353]

i have germphobe,i do my best to handle it👀 it's pretty hard😩

[@cindy846]

"These are just common environmental germs"... and then came the coronavirus 😖

[@Living_in_a_Hotel]

WOW! Interesting!

[@chrisphillips2401]

When did his germophobia start? I have watched alot of Howie from years ago and he didnt seem like he was afraid of germs. He was shaking hands and jumping on the floors and doing all kinds of stuff. Just curious.

[@foxy5833]

he said from childhood I believe. People mask their illness but as soon as they get home, they completely clean themselves (clothing, shower or wash hands).

[@patrickbateman4541]

@@foxy5833 correct.

[@patrickbateman4541]

People with OCD pretend to be normal until the doors are closed

[@jackiedj]

I hate germs!!!!!!

[@NickzAndMikz]

Pretty stupid of a physician to tell him he has nothing to worry about when it's a psych condition that's the root of his problem

[@jeffzest8393]

Howie’s behavior is new norm.

[@FletchOfGod]

its not germaphobia, it is OCD

[@bounchofbeaners1868]

Im the total opposite ..any time i can introduce my body to germs i do it! I believe it makes your immune system stronger and IF you do get sick it is because your immune system is weak which means you have a horrible diet that needs to change.

[@nathanb780]

One word: coronavirus. Howie is smart.

[@cindy846]

"Having a horrible diet" is not the only reason to have a bad immune system... there are several medical conditions that give you a bad immune system

[@bounchofbeaners1868]

@@cindy846 90% of all causes of sickness and disease are caused by a horrible diet. Meaning putting anything in your body that harms it and not getting your daily intake of vitimins. From a high carb high fat diet to steroid injections to an overuse of over the counter drugs ect.. The other 10 percent is caused by your enviroment like radiation from microwaves to cellular waves to uv light all can have a negative effect on the body innlarge ammounts. Aswell as toxic chemicals in the air that many people get used too especially from air fresheners ect.. Aswell as stress and depression all have a major impact on ones health... Nobody is born with diseases it all has a cause. And it starts when the mother gets pregnant. If she has a bad diet it will affect her child till she changes her diet OR till the child changes their diet.

[@bounchofbeaners1868]

@@nathanb780 corona virus affects people with a horrible immune system......which is cause by a bad diet... genius

[@kyaiaiakyaiaia4230]

Same me too I have germ phobia OCD

[@aidengill9901]

3:35 what are those!!??

[@m025_indra9]

I'm not germphobia, but worse I got dirtphobia

[@RSxLime]

I have exactly the same problem, if not worse.

[@bag4700]

...as I am scratching my nose.

[@abrarismaeel7827]

3:20 lol, what is in her mouth?!

[@laurenr1322]

an apple core! lol😝

[@mintybadger1238]

An apple?

[@katrinashaw2195]

Really germaphobia? That phrase isn’t real, used the scientific terms, aren’t you doctors?!!! Like he literally instantly corrected you and said “I have OCD” and then you went and kept calling him a germaphobe! Smh.

[@assyrianprincess3]

Katrina Shaw They don’t call him a germaphobe, howie calls himself that. The doctor said that instead of him being a germaphobe, he is in fact germ aware. Which is much different

[@jampar8]

They're not real doctors...

[@darkthought7860]

why does everyone claim to have ocd. is it cool now or something?

[@Liasos88]

2:13 Wtf, android detected

[@jadyntime7259]

Who ever disliked this is a hater

[@itscatiooo]

I disliked it.

[@imjustayuusha5674]

Kuuda *SAVAGE*

[@SnowbellR]

Who disliked the vid? 😑

[@lionrapperful]

SnowbellR123456 7 germs

[@nathanb780]

I just like Howie. Very intelligent

[@SandraLovesSun]

Amazing this was before pandemic

[@antowahyu]

I have toilet phobia. Every time I went toilet i saw too many germ behind me. So i have to closed d door when i poo 😁😁😁

[@vanessabayardo9788]

Thank God you no longer have to handshake people or fist pump people anymore. Now they have the let's use our elbow. Much better! I wish it wasn't even that though.

[@Danielle10101]

He doesn’t just have germ awareness 🙄

[@lauren7228]

So incredibly invalidating. If someone told me that I’m not a germaphobe but instead have germ awareness I would be angry. No, I am a germaphobe and have been for a very long time.

[@sierrayankee6801]

He looks like the scary man from the Apprentice lol

[@UssyMustyYS]

This is literally me

[@leahchriistiine]

Same

[@collectionhebatselling]

YS Entertainment where are you from?

[@djhemp2o5]

It's not a phobia, it's practical and clean

[@jeanvignes]

I'm happy they didn't find anything scary during the bacteria testing, but what would they have done if they did? Send Howie running for the exit? Hmm.

[@TWills-tg6fc]

I'm like Howie 😂

[@cazoon]

It’s not germophobia, it’s OCD. Germs are just his theme.

[@BrookelleBlasphemy]

Pathogen

[@adrienne9757]

Think my germophobia just got worse

[@themishmish101]

i dont have ocd ,but i know money changing hands is the best way to catch a cold virus

[@sn7miller]

Howie was a germaphobic before Coronavirus....he was way ahead of his time, but he must be in a state of paralysis having germaphobia before and during the pandemic. Either that, or he was well equipped with masks, gloves, sanitizers and so on and is rhe most prepared.

[@eliciagarcia3601]

I have ADD so people with OCD hate me.

[@dmlebeau8547]

Howie is A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle

[@moalongimchen963]

Who is watching this during the lockdown because of the stupid CORONA ? Howie Mandel's phobia is serving him right today .

[@adrianrey2150]

I'm a germaphobic and I can't take my black gloves and mask and if I go to bank they will think I will steal that's Fucking serious I just take off my mask and cough and they said put it back and I laughed

[@jakehiti3858]

i have homophopia can i get on the show