Have you ever felt this way?

[gokuxsephiroth]

It's good to spread awareness about unique kinds of addiction

[entertainment_cheeseeeeee]

I’m very glad my parents (essentially my daf) raised me with a very healthy veiw of exercise, me and my dad will go on runs/walks every now and again and we just chat it’s very fun :P

[khaotictrash]

I’m so happy that someone is actually addressing this!! I’ve known people who were extreme health nuts and workout addicts, and it’s actually VERY unhealthy and unsustainable, especially when you lose way too much fat. It’s actually healthy & ideal to have some body fat! There’s SO many things that can go wrong when you have very little body fat, including but not limited to organ failure, muscle loss, malnutrition, bone loss, brachycardia, immunodeficiency, nervous system issues, cardiac arrest, and even death.

[ElenaTrevino-ql]

This happened to me until one day I pushed myself too hard I had a seizure and I ended up in the hospital my main reason was my parents comments about my weight that affected me but now I’m in a happy relationship and he’s making me feel confident in myself with all the love he shows me

[dontmindifd]

It's so important to raise awareness about unique types of addiction, like exercise addiction. It's often overlooked, but it can have such a negative impact on health, both physically and mentally. Thank you for shedding light on this! 🌟

[dontmindifd]

I completely relate to this! I went through a phase where I pushed myself too hard with working out and dieting, and it was exhausting. I learned that balance is key to feeling good and staying healthy. Thanks for raising awareness! 🌿

[KarinaRushing-dh]

I was like this for about a month. I passed out twelve times from overexertion... thank you for spreading awareness. All addictions and disorders should be recognized so that ppl can know what to look out for, and also people who know what ut feels like can have a community of support.

[yumyumri]

I was thinking of slimming my big tummy and/or waist and try exercising a bit, this helped me as a precaution. Thank you for spreading awareness 🫶

[Cupcakesforlife]

I’m glad that people recognize that having an addiction of something that is a good thing is not a good thing after all.

Remember, that too much of a good thing can end up in disasters.

[dontmindifd]

Thank you for spreading awareness about this! I used to be obsessed with exercise and dieting, thinking it was all about staying healthy. I eventually realized it was doing more harm than good. It's such a relief to see others talking about it too. 🧠❤️

[dontmindifd]

This is such an important message. Sometimes people don’t realize that even something "healthy" like exercise can turn into an addiction. It’s great that you're opening up about it, as it helps others feel less alone in their struggles. 🙌

[Isaac-vhq]

My mum has anorexia she is bi polar she is a psycho she has PTSD, she used to love exerciseing she would do it a lot, she walked miles everyday while I was at school, she recently got deficiency in vitamin D and it made her knee hurt when she walked, she has to stop and ever since she did she has gotten worse I think this explain these mental disorders or illnesses very well. My mum has depression as well I hope my mum gets better

[zidiaz]

This is a very accurate description of something that I suffered with for a while. I am glad you are accurately spreading awareness about this and describing it as an addiction which many people don't see it as.

[bearhugzfam]

Thank yoooou I actually suffered from this for years but didn’t think anything was wrong because I wasn’t anorexic or anything. I ate a good amount (but obsessively tracked every calorie, I spend 50 minutes scouring the internet for the macros of a specific brand of meal replacement powder once) so I constantly thought, I’m okay, I’m fine, I’m not anorexic or something, this is fine. Yeah no it was not fine 😅 people think of exercise addiction as a side dish to eating disorders but it can be it’s own beast, it’s nice to see someone talking about it

[IrisTheGreat]

I didn't realize this was actually a validated problem. I have a problem with overworking myself. I just never talk about it because it feels like such a silly issue

[dontmindifd]

I love that you’re addressing this! I've known people who were addicted to working out and eating healthy, but it became unsustainable and unhealthy. There are so many serious risks involved, and it’s important that people understand this side of fitness. 💪

[taltzi]

i had anorexia for about two years and it came with around a year of exercise addiction. only reason i stopped is going inpatient

[azinana]

When I was 11, I came across a YouTube video telling me to exercise every day in order to stay healthy. Being the gullible tween I was, I started doing 15 minute workouts in my room hoping that I would eventually look like a supermodel. These workout sessions slowly became longer and longer as I became more and more obsessed with staying “healthy”. I would secretly exercise for 2 hours every night and it became so compulsive that I would be miserable the next day if I was unable to complete my strict routine.
I gradually cut down on calories, refusing to eat my favourite foods because they were deemed “unhealthy” and I was terrified of gaining weight. This continued for years until I was finally admitted into hospital by my parents. At first, I hated them for trying to control my life but am now so incredibly grateful for their help.
I managed to take control of my life and can now exercise and eat anything I want for the mere enjoyment of it. I am no longer afraid of people seeing me eat nor block out my loved ones.
Remember, happiness is always more important than your appearance.
Take care of yourselves ❤

[Therealside]

I have a grandfather like this. He replaced his smoking addiction with an exercise addiction. (Years of smoking and then excessive exercise… you can prolly tell what that did to his health) He replaced family relations with workout buddy relationships. We couldn’t be with him without him talking about some kind of race or workout. He completed the Iron Man in his 60s. (for those who don’t know, look up how long it is.) There are more addictions than drug addictions. 💖

[mariazayz]

Not ignoring this and addressing it, but without judgement, is the best thing one can do for them though (speaking for someone who experienced that)