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Why am I so obsessed with having a clean house?
Maintaining a clean and tidy home is usually a sign of good emotional health. When cleaning becomes obsessive, however, an underlying mental disorder may be the cause. Obsessive fears of contamination along with cleaning and sanitizing compulsions is one of many subtypes of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
What is it called when you are obsessed with cleaning?
In both popular media and everyday speech, the term “OCD” *meaning Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is synonymous with being unusually clean and organized. Characters with OCD on television obsess over germs and people say they feel “OCD” when they organize their homes.
What makes a person a clean freak?
People who are “neat freaks” generally aren’t terribly worried about their so-called problem. They are able to go about their lives without excessive distress. Not all people with OCD are overly concerned about cleanliness because obsessions and compulsions can involve a surprisingly wide array of issues.
What is it called when you have a cleaning problem?
OCD is one of those terms that some people misuse as a way to describe people who like things super-clean or arranged just so. But if you have the actual condition that’s obsessive-compulsive disorder, how it negatively affects your life is very real.
How can I stop stressing my house clean?
So here are 5 ways that help me stress less when it comes to cleaning.
- Short Sprints Not Marathons. No one wants to think about setting aside 5 hours to clean the whole house.
- Keep Your Eye On the Prize.
- Keep your mind busy.
- Schedule It.
- Do What You Can & Be Realistic.
What is another name for a neat freak?
You could say a number of things: anal retentive or just anal, neat freak, OCD referring to obsessive compulsive disorder, or “stickler for x” Anal can describe someone who is clean to the point of it becoming a problem, however it is commonly used it in an exaggerating sense.
What is a neat person?
Neat is defined as someone or something that is tidy, well-formed or well-done. A room where everything is put away is an example of a neat room. A person who always has clean clothes and who is always well-groomed is an example of a neat person.
What does OCD stand for cleaning disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions).