a good criterion is whether it's pathological i.e. do you incur in self-harm in order to satisfy your habit? do you pass up on opportunities because of it? e.g

a good criterion is whether it's pathological i.e. do you incur in self-harm in order to satisfy your habit? do you pass up on opportunities because of it? e.g. would you pass up a chance to engage in some activity because you know there won't be any coffee?