Has working out…stopped working out?

Many high‑achievers feel driven to train beyond what feels healthy — prioritizing workouts over rest, relationships, or recovery

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Guy Felder, MA, LPC-Associate | Supervised by Scott Stanley, PhD, LPC-S | Psychology Today Verified
This might sound familiar:

  • Missing a workout causes excessive anxiety or guilt

  • You feel like you’re shrinking if you miss one or two days of training

  • Your routine interferes with relationships or responsibilities

  • Exercise is used as a primary way to manage emotions

  • You push through pain or injury repeatedly

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Sometimes discipline becomes a compulsion — a way to manage anxiety, self‑judgment, or perfectionism, rather than a source of nourishment or joy.

Compulsive relationships with exercise can happen to anyone — and are well‑recognized patterns in psychology. It isn’t a moral failing; it’s a way the mind tries to solve stress or self‑worth challenges.

What’s actually going on

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Working with me looks like:

  • Direct, collaborative, and grounded

  • Focused on insight and application

  • Curiosity in the place of judgement or shame

  • Willing to name things plainly when useful

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Common Questions:

  • Is this just coaching? -> This is therapy focused on patterns, not performance

  • Do I have to stop training? -> No. Therapy focuses on autonomy and balance

If you’re curious, the next step is simple

We can have a brief, no-pressure conversation to see whether working together makes sense.

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