what is workaholism? In my mind any type of behaviour becomes a disorder when it has a negative effect on the ability of that person to function. As a result,

what is workaholism? In my mind any type of behaviour becomes a disorder when it has a negative effect on the ability of that person to function. As a result, the answer is "it depends". Personally, I'd say you have a problem if: 1. You have no time or energy to address responsibilities outside of work (budget, chores, etc). 2. You are experiencing a negative impact on personal relationships with friends, family, spouse, children, etc, due to excessive work. 3. You have no time or energy to engage in physical exercise outside of work. 4. You have no time or energy to engage in extracurricular activities outside of work. I'd also couple in physical symptoms related to continuous stress, including sleep disturbances, mood control issues, high blood pressure, etc.