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Originally Posted by MotownJohnny
So, I guess I am actually using that as an alternative addiction. Is that healthy? Well ... I gotta say ... get addicted to booze or drugs, you cause a lot of trouble for yourself, legally, mentally. Get addicted to food, you F up your physical health, and have to be treated like a pariah because you are "fat". Get addicted to exercise, and, while the "average American" might not get it, if you fall in with the right crowd, the guys (and women!) who think a 40 mile ride is just a warm-up, and all you get is high-fives and "keep it up, but push harder NEXT ride."
So, if I have to have an addiction, I think the choice is obvious. I guess I could stop at Performance Bicycle on the way home and treat myself to a new road jersey or something -- probably healthier than a 5th of Stoli anyway.
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It is interesting isn't it, social norms or accepted behaviour, that say that one addiction is better than others. One addiction is more acceptable. I had an alcohol addiction, and have always and still do struggle with a food one....those make me less acceptable in society, some would say. This sort of thing adds to my feelings of shame and worthlessness because I take to heart what society says about these behaviour.
Lucky Mowtown that, as you acknowledge, you have an addiction that is more socially accepted. As you say, no harm in a late night bike ride right?