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Hmm, this seems like a mixed bag. Exercise is great, but given your mention of it becoming addictive, it seems like you're replacing one thing with another - th
by shortstuffsushi 4y ago
Hmm, this seems like a mixed bag. Exercise is great, but given your mention of it becoming addictive, it seems like you're replacing one thing with another - there are plenty of people who spend too much time in the gym, or marathon training, etc, to the detriment of relationships and other life responsibilities. People who are "fanatic golfers" often do so at some expense, both emotional and monetary, of their family. Replacing addiction with addiction is still addiction, albeit potentially better for your health.
- jdmichal 4y agoThat goes to cranium's point here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33036297 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33036297 > I like this rule of thumb to know if a behavior can be a psychiatric disorder: "when it interferes with normal functioning". It's purposely vague and subject to interpretation but it's a good first filter. If these new "addictions" aren't interfering with "normal functioning", then they're not disorders. They're just normal parts of that person's life.