Exercise Addiction versus Other Addictions
Drug addiction and exercise addition are similar in some aspects, including withdrawal, tolerance, as well as effects on mood. In both conditions, the reward system in the brain is triggered to release more neurotransmitters, especially dopamine. Many studies have shown that doing exercises excessively may affect some brain areas involving dopamine. Like other addictive behaviors and substances, exercise is linked to pleasure and sub-cultural, cultural, and social desirability. Those with exercise addiction are usually inflexible in how they, which is similar to those with other forms of addictions. This may reinforce the addictive patterns by making them regularly. Some scientists also suggest that even individuals with high risk of exercise addiction tend to be supported in working out by friends and family. [4]
