The need for perfection

Hi All, 

brand new to this so not sure if I'm using correctly! I'm 31 and was diagnosed last year with both autism and ADHD, also in the process of getting a dyspraxia diagnosis.

I don't know if this is an autism, ADHD, maybe OCD or just a me thing BUT I am such a control freak when it comes to the house. I feel like everything has to be in its correct place all the time. I cant relax if the the tea towel is hung incorrectly, shoes haven't been put away, the sofa cushions aren't fluffed up, blankets are folded correctly etc. I have this constant urge to have the house looking like a show home which is silly because that's so unrealistic!  My husband is not a messy person and always helps with tidying up but when he doesn't do it the way I want it, I become irritable and angry.

Has anyone got any tips to help me let go and relax a bit? Or could suggest a certain therapy they think would be good? I just want to be able to relax and be more chilled out. 

Thank you :)

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  • Ok, I struggle with similar feelings, honestly. But the ways I deal with it;

    1. I remind myself that perfection is impossible and I should be proud that I came as close to it as I did

    2. If that doesn't work, I sit down and try to distract my mind from said imperfections until eventually I no longer notice them

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  • Ok, I struggle with similar feelings, honestly. But the ways I deal with it;

    1. I remind myself that perfection is impossible and I should be proud that I came as close to it as I did

    2. If that doesn't work, I sit down and try to distract my mind from said imperfections until eventually I no longer notice them

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