Anxiety about toilets, blue flush, spiders, different seats

Our five year won’t use school, public or friends toilets if they have different coloured flush, seats, spiders present etc

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  • I wouldn't call that a phobia. Public Toilets are not just sensory nightmares, the VOC (volatile organic compounds) readings will be off the charts. If you think Formaldehyde is bad, the scents they use in spaces with a lack of ventilation literally cause harm to the lungs and gut. Try using a proper N95 mask. 

    They are also damaging to the ears. The decibel level of air dryers have been clocked at the same level as a Jet Engine - 120dB and higher - a level no human ear can be exposed to without damage. These should be illegal. Toilets are becoming just as loud. Bring ear defenders as well.