Do you like a good clean? Keep an eye on this love and make sure it doesn’t become obsessive (Image: Getty/)

When I see the woman clean the fireplace first, I feel my spine tremble comfortably.

When the guest bathroom drawers are full, you hold your breath.

When her folded clothes fit neatly into the category bin, you sigh with deep relief.

This is the unique emotion of a home cleaner and organizer who is avid for content on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

But why are these videos so satisfying? And why are we obsessed?

“All attachment develops from the need to self-sedate,” said psychotherapist and writer Annie Bennett. “In the context of organizing a home and creating a beautiful, clean environment, the goal is to calm the heightened nervous system, relax, and feel good.

You can be more clean and tidy in times of stress and anxiety as a way to clear your mind.

Your inner state may be chaotic, but you can still organize your inner space, or you can see other people organizing.

There is nothing wrong with enjoying cleaning, organizing and watching videos on these topics, but keep in mind that having fun becomes an obsession.

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We often use cleanliness and order as a means of self-sedation (Image: Getty Images)

It should also be borne in mind that cleanliness and order serve as a poultice for deeper problems and order in the home prevails over correct personal care.

If you’re concerned that enjoying a good exfoliation might be a problem, consider when you do rub and when you don’t.

“If you find yourself editing a photo or rearranging things, your wardrobe may be constantly changing and mixing colors. What is going on emotionally? Think about it,” says Annie.

These behaviors often begin in childhood, but can also develop later in life when stress becomes more intense and, for some, stress levels become overwhelming. Our unconscious mind and our beautiful body work in harmony.

“Many times the pace of life is so fast that we notice our emotions and our body. Usually, our body tells us that something is going on and we should be careful. See your obsessions and obsessions as your mind and your body, as you have to pay. You should be careful. ”

If you think your obsession may have gone too far, don’t drown that concern by flushing more bleach down the toilet bowl.

Take a little more time to organize your state of mind than your home or TikTok scrolls.

“If you sympathize with this article, consider slow meditation or yoga and breathing,” advises Annie.

If it really bothers you, see your doctor and talk about it.

“Finding a good therapist and working through that process is an effective course of action that helps us understand what’s going on.”

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