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Compulsive Exercise Disorder
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Exercise is the physical or mental exertion especially for the sake of training or improvement of health
However, when does physical exertion become self-defeating? When does exercise become compulsion versus an authentic and serious regiment?
When exercise interferes with a person's daily functioning, when it isolates that person, and/or when it becomes the all-consuming focus of one thoughts it is important to recognize the potential problem of Compulsive Exercising.
Compulsive Exercising Symptoms
Compulsive Exercise Symptoms include, but are not limited to the following:
1. A person forces exercise even if when feeling ill or injured.
2. A person becomes anxious, depressed, combative, lethargic, or angry if a regiment is missed.
3. A person calculates how much to exercise based on calories and fat consumed.
4. A person prefers exercise over social interaction or being with friends.
5. Aperson has trouble remaining idle because of the lack of calorie burning.
6. A persons concerns forcus on weight gain if a day is skipped in a regiment.
If a person thinks these symptoms apply to their daily habits, routines, and thoughts please seek a qualified, licensed medical professional or counseling service for treatment.
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In this Article:
- Compulsive Exercise Disorder
- How Can Exercise Be Unhealthy?
- Is Your Regiment Healthy?
- Negative Effects of Compulsive Exercising
Exercise is the physical or mental exertion especially for the sake of training or improvement of health
However, when does physical exertion become self-defeating? When does exercise become compulsion versus an authentic and serious regiment?
When exercise interferes with a person's daily functioning, when it isolates that person, and/or when it becomes the all-consuming focus of one thoughts it is important to recognize the potential problem of Compulsive Exercising.
Compulsive Exercising Symptoms
Compulsive Exercise Symptoms include, but are not limited to the following:
1. A person forces exercise even if when feeling ill or injured.
2. A person becomes anxious, depressed, combative, lethargic, or angry if a regiment is missed.
3. A person calculates how much to exercise based on calories and fat consumed.
4. A person prefers exercise over social interaction or being with friends.
5. Aperson has trouble remaining idle because of the lack of calorie burning.
6. A persons concerns forcus on weight gain if a day is skipped in a regiment.
If a person thinks these symptoms apply to their daily habits, routines, and thoughts please seek a qualified, licensed medical professional or counseling service for treatment.
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