Exercise
Addicted to
What are the signs of an exercise addiction?
- being consumed with thoughts of exercise and weight-gain prevention
- working out multiple times a day, often fitting exercise into your routine at any opportunity
- loss of balanced perspective- importance of exercise trumps all other facets of life, including family, work, social obligations and other interests
- insistence on continuing regular workouts despite injury, illness or signs of overtraining
What puts you at risk for an exercise addiction?
- perfectionist tendencies
- high-achieving personality
- preoccupation with body image
- fear of or obsession with weight gain
- low-self esteem
What are the Risk Factors?
- excessive weight loss
- undernourishment
- menstruation problems in women
- fatigue
- irritability
- frequent injuries
- isolation and weakened social relationships
- death (in extreme cases)
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis:
Most addicts do not see realize that their behavior is unhealthy. Increased fitness obsession and decreased social activity commonly indicate an exercise addiction.
Treatment:
An addict would first have to acknowledge that he or she has a problem. Self-control is required to treat exercise addiction in most cases. Medication and home care may also treat exercise addiction.
Three interesting facts about being an Exercise Addict
- Can cause heart failure
- It can weaken your immune system
- Irregulates your menstral cycle
Need Help?
If you need specialized help to ease your way out of your addiction contact any doctor or rehab facility for information.
Anti Slogan:
Too much exercise can put you in a rut, so sit on your butt!