DANGEROUS OBSESSIONS...

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ARE YOU IN DANGER?

Written by Eer Kai Song, Selangor

Published : New Straits Times on 25/10/2012

Here is a look at a few dangerous obsessions and what they can do to you. Are you a victim of any of these common obsessions? If so, please change your habits or lifestyle before it’s too late......
1.   SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION

SYMPTOMS  : Your hands are out of control. You never stop tweeting, Facebook-ing or blogging. Your brain is unable to command your muscles to stop, and you get information-withdrawal symptoms when your internet is down

DANGERS : Your health is risk. You could develop short sightedness due to staring at screen for hours, or you may develop back and neck problems due to bad posture. You also tend to remain in a virtual world instead of interacting in the real world. Your relationships with those around you can be affected.

2.   WAISTLINE FRENZY

      SYMPTOMS : You weigh yourself several times a day and panic when the pointer stops at a slightly larger number than usual. You only eat one meal per day, and It usually only consists of fruits and vegetables.

      DANGERS : Most of these people end up suffering from eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. About 20 percent of them die from the lack of a balanced diet. Protein deficiency is extremely harmful since proteins are needed to help the body renew its tissues.

     3. WORKOUT-AHOLISM

SYMPTOMS : You spend all of your free time at the gym, lifting weights or running on a treadmill

DANGERS :Of course we know that exercise is beneficial tour health, but everything should be done in moderation. Exercising too much can cause rhabdomyolysis – kidney poisoning due to excessive protein breakdown in your muscles – damaged joints, insomnia and so on.

      4.   COFFEE ADDICTION

SYMPTOMS : Without coffee, you cannot concentrate on your work.

DANGERS : You get a sudden rush of adrenaline after consuming a cup of coffee, but the euphoria is short lived. After a few hours, you experience a sudden drop in energy levels, which makes you reach for more coffee. Those addicted to coffee suffer withdrawal symptoms such as headache, fatigue, loss of appetite and mood swings. In the long run, you will suffer from a hormonal imbalance because your body will no longer be able to determine your real energy levels.

      5. COUCH POTATO

SYMPTOMS : Your eyes are always glued to the television, all day and all night.

DANGERS : Watching telly for extended periods has been linked to depression. Watching too many action movies could encourage you to mimic the violence. Too many horror movies could make you afraid of the dark.