Reply #9: not if you're getting injured, it isn't better [View All]

[pitohui]

this poster is expressing concern that he is having repeat injuries because he can't stop the compulsion to exercise

people destroy their knee joints like that and, believe you me, you do not want to destroy your knees if you are an active person and the ability to continue to live an active life long term is an important value to you

addiction is by its nature destructive and should be treated, not encouraged

enjoying some daily exercise is not what is being described, what is being described is a compulsion to continue the exercise even when it is harming his body

this is a serious matter and really should be discussed with the doctor treating the injuries