HELP I have a problem- should I see a therapist or is it just ocd

you ned to find out where this stems from. I used to be like that, my house HAD to be immaculate, and if it wasn’t it used to irritate me. in fact, if I get to the end of the day and I aven’t done any house work, I do get very very ratty and aggitated and feel compelled to do SOMETHING. SOLUTION? I moved, I still HAVE to do some house work every day (but that’s been ground into me tat that’s MY job, not my husbands lol (wish I could de-programme that one lol!!) but when I moved, it meant a big house that needed a lot of work, and I have done nothing but live in mess for 2 years now, it’s taking ages, and I have had to accept that I can’t keep it immaculate…in fact, I find it very difficult to stay on top of the housework (there’s always something being decorated!!)

but as for you, being motivated isn’t necassarily a bad thing, I’m a list writer and I set myself ‘tasks’ when I want to get lots done. you need to allow yourself ‘me time’…you should sit down for five minutes, write a list on a lined bit of paper saying everything you want to get done, and I mean everything! have a bath, homework, chores, emails you want to send etc…then when you do it, tick the box off. do no more than what’s on the list and remind yourself of what you have done already…

my need to be busy stems from my mum really…you need to work out what it is that’s wrong with chilling out…it’s not being lazy it’s just chilling…everyones entitled to chill out a little bit…

but it’s always good to be motivated in my opinion, just remember sometimes even house elfs need a rest! :)