When I'm stressed or overwhelmed I completely lose my kitchen. If that room is in chaos, it means I am too. Drives me bonkers because I always feel better if my kitchen is clean.
Well, you do know your remedy then, cleaning your kitchen, and clean your head at the same time.
For me, that is the kitchen a bit, but mainly the living-room.
I know my remedy, but, getting myself to take the wholesome action, that's an other thing.