🗂️ [[Atlas/Maps/Sources]] # Eating Disorders and Exercise 📰 **The intersection of exercise and eating disorders, including signs of excessive exercise and its management during recovery.** 📇 [[Eating Disorders Victoria]] 🏛️ Eating Disorders Victoria 🔗 https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/eating-disorders-a-z/eating-disorders-and-exercise/  > [!check] Finished Reading > **Last read**: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 > **My rating**: 10 out of 10 > _An easy and clear read._ >[!abstract] > `= this.abstract` 🔑 [[eating disorders]], [[obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)|OCD]] 👉🏼 Eating Disorders Victoria (2022-02-08). *[[Eating Disorders Victoria - Eating Disorders and Exercise|Eating Disorders and Exercise]]*. Eating Disorders Victoria. [Link](https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/eating-disorders-a-z/eating-disorders-and-exercise/) %% ## 📝 Notes ## 📃 Selected Quotes ## 📋 Table of Contents ## 📖 Annotations %% # **Template**: [[Book Search Template]] **Created**: `$= dv.current().file.ctime` **Last Modified**: `$= dv.current().file.mtime` ## Readwise Highlights and Notes ### Imported from [[Readwise]] on [[2024-05-22]] Engaging in enjoyable movement is an important part of maintaining overall wellbeing. However, sometimes engaging in too much exercise can be a sign of more complex issues. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf23g9f81nzy2bjdp99ep5s)) Exercise can be considered **excessive** when someone shows signs of *any* of the following. • Prioritising exercise over other important life activities, like work, school, social outings and sleep • Frequently engaging in exercise at times that may not be considered appropriate and feeling unable to stop • Engaging in a high volume of exercise daily (from 3+ hours) • Exercising despite experiencing sickness or injury, and without medical clearance • Distress if unable to exercise ([[Eating Disorders Victoria - Eating Disorders and Exercise|Eating Disorders Victoria, 8 February 2022]], [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf23nb7p3pqdk3770r6jcs6)) ^cbef3f When someone engages in excessive exercise they may be considered to be experiencing an *exercise addiction* or *exercise dependence*. Many argue this should be classified as a standalone disorder, however the term is not currently recognised in the in the DSM-5 as a behavioural addiction. Rather, the terms ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ exercise dependence are used to help describe this behavior. When someone is experiencing excessive exercise as a symptom of an eating disorder, it is known as secondary exercise dependence. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf244b6nrnds6fd4x2yap75)) Excessive exercise is a common symptom across a range of eating disorders. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf24jtvgy5xhv4820mzh1ms)) **What movement or activities have been fueled by the ED or unhelpful thinking patterns?** • How has this type of movement made you feel emotionally & psychologically? • How has it made you feel physically? • What thoughts might you have when engaging in this type of movement? • How would you feel (physically & emotionally) after the movement? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf25d259y2tm2ygzbevckf5)) **What movement or activities have you previously enjoyed or do you currently enjoy?** • How has this type of movement made you feel emotionally & psychologically? • How has it made you feel physically? • What thoughts might you have when engaging in this type of movement? • How would you feel (physically & emotionally) after the movement? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf25gn1zva6mn857krcs2c4))  ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf26ekthcy0te05yav16vzb))  ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf26emspqjd807fdsj2yrzs)) ### New imports from [[Readwise]] on [[2024-05-22]] at 12:09 PM For those who experience excessive exercise as a symptom of their eating disorder, dependence on this behaviour can be very difficult to stop. Many describe their need to exercise or move their body as a compulsion, similar to [OCD](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/types-of-anxiety/ocd) behaviours. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf477ss1kx5nvhr97yywrsb)) ### New imports from [[Readwise]] on [[2025-10-07]] at 10:49 AM Engaging in enjoyable movement is an important part of maintaining overall wellbeing. However, sometimes engaging in too much exercise can be a sign of more complex issues. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf23g9f81nzy2bjdp99ep5s)) Exercise can be considered **excessive** when someone shows signs of *any* of the following. • Prioritising exercise over other important life activities, like work, school, social outings and sleep • Frequently engaging in exercise at times that may not be considered appropriate and feeling unable to stop • Engaging in a high volume of exercise daily (from 3+ hours) • Exercising despite experiencing sickness or injury, and without medical clearance • Distress if unable to exercise ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf23nb7p3pqdk3770r6jcs6)) When someone engages in excessive exercise they may be considered to be experiencing an *exercise addiction* or *exercise dependence*. Many argue this should be classified as a standalone disorder, however the term is not currently recognised in the in the DSM-5 as a behavioural addiction. Rather, the terms ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ exercise dependence are used to help describe this behavior. When someone is experiencing excessive exercise as a symptom of an eating disorder, it is known as secondary exercise dependence. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf244b6nrnds6fd4x2yap75)) Excessive exercise is a common symptom across a range of eating disorders. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf24jtvgy5xhv4820mzh1ms)) For those who experience excessive exercise as a symptom of their eating disorder, dependence on this behaviour can be very difficult to stop. Many describe their need to exercise or move their body as a compulsion, similar to [OCD](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/types-of-anxiety/ocd) behaviours. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf477ss1kx5nvhr97yywrsb)) **What movement or activities have been fueled by the ED or unhelpful thinking patterns?** • How has this type of movement made you feel emotionally & psychologically? • How has it made you feel physically? • What thoughts might you have when engaging in this type of movement? • How would you feel (physically & emotionally) after the movement? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf25d259y2tm2ygzbevckf5)) **What movement or activities have you previously enjoyed or do you currently enjoy?** • How has this type of movement made you feel emotionally & psychologically? • How has it made you feel physically? • What thoughts might you have when engaging in this type of movement? • How would you feel (physically & emotionally) after the movement? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf25gn1zva6mn857krcs2c4))  ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf26ekthcy0te05yav16vzb))  ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hyf26emspqjd807fdsj2yrzs))