********* 914 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) When I'm really upset about something, I clean. It's how I get my frustration out. I like to try to channel that 'energy' to something productive. Especially if the thing I'm upset/annoyed/irritated about I have ZERO control over or influence on. I scrub, and wipe, clean floors, pick up and put away, etc. I have a sparkling clean broiler pan right now (seriously, the thing looks almost like brand new) 'cause I was annoyed over something this morning. :tongue_smilie: . It really is nothing big or important. And everything's totally fine, and I'm over it now. But this morning, I was annoyed, and knew I should just let it go, but I couldn't. When I get like that, I clean until I'm a bit calmer, then I clean AND pray. Sometimes I just scrub a broiler pan; sometimes my whole house is spotless before I feel better. :lol: I really try not to yell, or say things I'll regret later, so this gives me something to *do* while I calm down. Maybe it gives me a sense of control at a time I'm feeling upset over something I have no way of changing? I don't know. But it helps. Dh has made a joke or two in the past that, if he ever thought the house was messy and wanted it picked up, he could just pick a fight with me. :glare: :D He's probably right. Anyone else a cleaning freak when they're upset? Or maybe you have something else unusual you do that you'd like to share with the group... :D Edited February 3, 2012 by bethanyniez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lang Syne Boardie 36,657 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes! I take a walk and then I come home and scrub the house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nakia 199 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Sometimes. But mostly I eat. Ugh. :glare: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
********* 914 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Sometimes. But mostly I eat. Ugh. :glare: Yeah, I do that when I'm sad. Which sometimes *follows* mad, depending on how things are resolved (or not resolved, as the case may be). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ali in OR 16,318 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I don't, but dh does. And I have to confess that I don't really try to talk him down if I know I'm going to get a clean house out of it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whereneverever 1,491 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes. I've been known to clean other people's homes, even, if I'm annoyed enough. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof3littles 1,377 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I hate cleaning but am very effective when I'm angry. I also was very effective at cleaning whenever I had a big exam or final in college :lol: Somehow that was always the best time to clean my closet and such. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Farrar 64,486 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Only when I'm mad at dh. Dh cleans when he's anxious. When he's mad he throws things I need away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
********* 914 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Only when I'm mad at dh. Dh cleans when he's anxious. When he's mad he throws things I need away. Oh. That's... unfortunate. :D I'm assuming you mean on "accident"? Yes, let's go with that, shall we? ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Senorita Tuna Fish 10 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 If I did maybe my house wouldn't be so dang messy! Maybe some of you mad cleaners can come to my house when your mad! Fell free to PM me and I'll give you my address!! As of child birth I have been eating my feeling away! Before child birth I would walk, or run, or dance or make something....there's nothing like the sound of ripping fabric.:001_smile: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baseball mom 1,783 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Sadly no :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BakersDozen 1,872 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I have a "mad scale": Somewhat upset = sudden burst of picking up and putting away/reorganizing drawers and such Very upset = running load after load of laundry to the point of looking for anything that can be washed (one time every single blanket in the house got washed...that's a lot of blankets) Rip roaring get-out-of-my-way mad: I CLEAN like crazy! The dirtier and harder to clean something the better (broiler pans come in quite handy, I must say). I can definitely empthasize with the OP. :D For me it is most definitely because of my feeling out of control hence I find things to do that I can control. I'm an emotional cleaner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
extendedforecast 1,285 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes, I clean when I'm angry or worried. I need something to get ticked about, because my bedroom could use a good cleaning (I guess it's been a week since I cleaned it, which means the week is almost over-time flies!). I also clean when I'm on the phone, but I don't have anyone to talk to :tongue_smilie: All my contacts only communicate via Facebook or texting. One friend calls me when she is waiting in line to pick up her DC from school, but I am usually too busy doing school with the kids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forget-Me-Not 4,001 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes, sometimes. Especially if the reason I'm mad is because the house is a wreck. But then sometimes cleaning puts me in a bad mood too. I'd rather do almost anything than mop my floors. (Which is why I pay someone to do it:leaving:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaffodilDreams 223 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alte Veste Academy 11,220 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes. I once spent two whole days furiously scrubbing the grout of my kitchen and dining room tile floor with a toothbrush. Unfortunately, I don't get mad very often. It's too bad because my house would be immaculate. :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mom2abcd 38 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I wish. I never like to clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bang!Zoom! 608 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes. I've been known to clean other people's homes, even, if I'm annoyed enough. :tongue_smilie: :iagree: Guilty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5kidsforME 253 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Let's just say my house is looking a lot cleaner after today. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherL 205 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Dh has made a joke or two in the past that, if he ever thought the house was messy and wanted it picked up, he could just pick a fight with me. :glare: :D He's probably right. We have had that exact conversation here. :001_rolleyes: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Elf 9,899 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 When I'm really angry, I like to get in my car and drive on the highway with my music turned up really loudly. I drive fast and sing loud. Wow, saying it out loud makes it sound stupid. But in the moment, it's really cool! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plum 15,459 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yep. I've been noticing that more and more. I agree it's when I'm worried or I have no control over something. It's becoming a signal to dh to stay away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KidsHappen 1,368 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Oh yeah and the more cleaning I do the madder I was. My family knows. They say you know you don't want to be messing with mom right now she's clean like she on crack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3peasinWa 10 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 yes!! I do, & everyone knows to leave me alone! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MariannNOVA 172 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Anyone else a cleaning freak when they're upset? Or maybe you have something else unusual you do that you'd like to share with the group... :D Yes, I clean and I get the laundry TOTALLY done - washed, dried, folded, put away. It's somewhat of a 'problem' right now b/c with the house on the market, it is ALWAYS clean and the laundry is ALWAYS done. :glare: But, cleaning is cathartic for me. My mom is the same way.:glare: It clearly does not skip a generation.:001_huh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoughCollie 2,476 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes. That's how I can tell I am Really Angry. :) I can get three times the work done in half the time. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parrothead 6,958 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Very upset = running load after load of laundry to the point of looking for anything that can be washed (one time every single blanket in the house got washed...that's a lot of blankets) Wow! I wish I could hold on to a mad that long. :glare::D Yes, I clean when I'm angry. I also clean when I have cabin fever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mommyfaithe 1,788 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes, when I am angry, stressed or depressed, I clean.:D. I think the hard physical labor burns off steam in a productive way. I think sometimes my dh riles me up on purpose, just to get a clean living room:D Faithe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenmama2 166 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I don't, but dh does. And I have to confess that I don't really try to talk him down if I know I'm going to get a clean house out of it! :lol: Ditto ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SweetMissMagnolia 89 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Sometimes. But mostly I eat. Ugh. :glare: :iagree: me too sadly.....trying to get over it...I get in a cleaning mood right around "that time of the month" each month LOL :001_huh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thescrappyhomeschooler 663 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Sometimes. But mostly I eat. Ugh. :glare: Same here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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