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What is Curtis's mother's behavior like when it comes to germs and sickness?
What is Curtis's mother's behavior like when it comes to germs and sickness?
Curtis's mother is very protective over him getting sick and bringing germs into the house. She constantly cleans, makes Curtis wash his hands as soon as he gets home from anywhere, and keeps a bottle of antiseptic in most rooms of the house. Whenever someone sneezes or vomits near her, she becomes very nervous and has to leave the space, and has even made people leave. When she escapes a sick person, Curtis’s mother feels extremely relieved and is visibly more relaxed.
How does Curtis's anxiety around sick people manifest?
How does Curtis's anxiety around sick people manifest?
Curtis gets very anxious around sick people. If someone sneezes, he also leaves the room and becomes very agitated. A few times in his life, Curtis has fainted when someone vomited in the same room as him. He refuses to use toilets outside of his own home and uses hand sanitizer at least ten times a day.
What worries Curtis about his future job prospects?
What worries Curtis about his future job prospects?
Curtis worries he will not be able to get a job after school, as the thought of working in a store or office makes him anxious.
Describe Curtis's cleaning habits compared to his mother's.
Describe Curtis's cleaning habits compared to his mother's.
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How does Curtis's mother feel when she escapes a sick person?
How does Curtis's mother feel when she escapes a sick person?
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Study Notes
Curtis's Mother and Germs
- Curtis's mother is obsessed with germs and sickness, taking extreme measures to avoid getting sick.
- She is fanatical about cleanliness and has a phobia of germs.
Curtis's Anxiety
- Curtis experiences anxiety around sick people, worrying about catching their illness.
- He is overly cautious around people who are sick.
Curtis's Job Prospects
- Curtis worries that his mother's behavior will negatively impact his future job prospects.
- He fears that her extreme behavior will make it difficult for him to have a normal career.
Curtis's Cleaning Habits
- Curtis has developed good cleaning habits due to his mother's influence.
- However, his cleaning habits are less extreme compared to his mother's.
Escape from Sick People
- Curtis's mother feels relieved and triumphant when she escapes a sick person without getting sick herself.
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Test your knowledge on germophobia and its impact on daily life. Explore the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for this anxiety disorder.
