Posted by Dinah on April 11, 2011, at 8:12:09
In reply to Re: Starting to feel anxious and adrift, posted by alexandra_k on April 11, 2011, at 6:33:56
Alex, I know lifting makes you feel good. And compulsive behaviors (including, perhaps, therapy) can keep the demons away.
But from what you're saying it's getting in the way of your life? That's fine if you've decided that the Phd program won't bring you the life you want. And if lifting can provide you a way of making a living. And, being the cautious soul I am, that you have a backup plan in case you're injured or something.
Something about the way you talk about it makes me feel vaguely uneasy. As if you are perhaps trying to say that it's causing problems in your life, even if it's also providing some good.
Addiction is addiction I think. Whether it's to lifting or therapy or substances, it's good to take a step back now and again and decide whether it is in healthy bounds. Certainly I think it can be. But the way you describe it makes me feel unsure.
I'm sorry if I've misunderstood, and you have a lifting life plan all worked out.
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