We are so glad you are taking the first steps to getting help to improve your relationship with food. It can definitely be scary, with a lot of unknowns. The team at Courage to Nourish is here to help. Below are some questions that may feel overwhelming to answer but can help you identify what you are struggling with, and what kind of support you need. Take your time to answer each question. If you need to take a break throughout the questions for a breather, and to regroup, feel free to do so. It is important to be patient and gentle with yourself along the way. We can help you determine what kind of support you may need to help you in your journey of healing.
Please note - this exercise addiction quiz is not to be used for diagnostic purposes.
Does your need to exercise impact your relationships with friends and family?
Are you unable to attend events due to them interfering with your exercise regimen?
Do you hide the amount or frequency that you exercise, from others?
Do you struggle to agree to traveling and vacations, due to the uncertainty of how the trip may impact your exercise regimen?
Does not being able to exercise the amount or intensity you feel is necessary, cause impacts to your mood (ie anxiety, irritability, fear, negative self talk, etc)?
Do you compulsively plan, and replan, your exercise regimens based on how you are feeling about your body and self worth that day?
Do you feel it necessary to exercise to “offset” for food eaten or planned to eat?
Does the amount you exercise impact the amount you feel like you have permission to eat?
Do you ignore injury or illness, because you feel like you can’t take time off from exercise?
Do you feel like exercise consumes a large portion of your mental space day to day?
