Exercise Addiction
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Exercise addiction is a compulsive exercise behavior that can negatively impact a person’s life.
US Cases: No stats
World Cases: 22 million
Sex Ratio: M+/W
Age Onset: Age 15
Brain Area: orbitofrontal cortex,pfc
Symptoms: tired, depressed, less able
Progression: hear lound noise \not dangerous
Therapies: stress reduction
Medications: None FDA approved
YouTube Video: 8 Recovery Tips for Exercise Addiction / Overexercise.
Amazon or Library book: The Truth- Exercise Addiction
Support Groups:
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