Is obsessive cleaning actually good for your mental health: important information for you

03.07.2024 01:00

Some people may use cleaning as a way to relax during times of extreme anxiety or stress.

Can cleaning be good for mental health

Sometimes people start cleaning the house to reduce anxiety and relieve symptoms of stress.

However, sometimes cleaning can become an obsession and harm your health.

The fact is that compulsive cleaning is one of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

OCD causes people to clean or keep their bodies clean in unreasonable amounts or for very long periods of time.

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Often with OCD, a person has ideas that everything should always be in perfect order.

As a result, a person can spend a lot of his time and energy on what to do, and this develops into obsessive cleaning.

Subsequently, it can interfere with everyday life - communication with people, work and relationships with family.

Sometimes some people may put away to cope with their emotions and distract their thoughts.

It just can help you ground yourself and clear your head of different thoughts, which is similar to meditation.

If you feel that this is interfering with your life, it is best to seek help from specialists.

Previously, we told you what habits that are harmful to mental health should be avoided.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource