Can an obsession with physical fitness, possibly be a real addiction?
Question by Emocide Organ: Can an obsession with physical fitness, possibly be a real addiction?
Do you think it is possible to become “addicted” to exercise, and /or working out?
What would be the downside to such an addiction?
Best answer:
Answer by bis
yea, its possible, it’s a habit just like anything else. Habit can turn to “addiction”- but exercising is a better addiction than others you could have.
Answer by kevin c
I believe the “official” designation is anything that interferes with your life becomes classified as a “psychological addiction.”
For example if you lose your job because you consistently HAD to be on the treadmill for two hours a day, that is prolly an addiction.
There is also a “physical addiction” which would be Vicodan or heroin- but I don’t think that applies.
KC
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