A workaholic, colloquially, is a person who is addicted to work. This phrase does not always imply that the person actually enjoys their work, but rather simply feels compelled to do it. There is no generally accepted medical definition of such a condition, although some forms of stress, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder can be work-related. Although the term "workaholic" usually has a negative connotation, it is sometimes used by people wishing to express their devotion to one's career in positive terms. The "work" in question is usually associated with a paying job, but it may also refer to independent pursuits such as sports, music and art. A "workaholic" in the negative sense is popularly characterized by a neglect of family and other social relations.
Workaholism in Japan is considered a serious social problem leading to early death, often on the job, a phenomenon dubbed karōshi.

Workaholics Give Until it Hurts

Posted On Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at на 1:08 PM by admin  

work addicts often see themselves as overly responsible, too generous, very committed, and completely selbstaufopfernde. They see themselves as martyrs unnoticed.

The truth is that all their sacrifice themselves to serve. Workaholics have to the universe, because they were in an out-of-control environment. In her family of origin, work addicts learned the lesson that what you are doing is more important than the question of who you are.

Sun, work value addicts have the feeling that it only if they have something. They feel not only for the assessment may be.

To work harder than anyone else, work addicts hoping to assess, respected and valued. This is rarely the case. Confusion or indifference is widespread. This can cause the workaholic always angry or self-righteous.

work addicts also lack identity. Ask a workaholic to tell you what they want in life, and they are helpless. Absolutely clueless. Your identity is the core of their work. "I am what I am doing." But the sad truth is, they are not. Outwardly, work addicts and appear strong. Inwardly, they are lost and empty.

But there is hope. The path of recovery begins with the host that is a workaholic and accept that the family of origin was not encouraging. This can be difficult to accept, but is of central importance.

Then find people who accept the value and take care of for the workaholic who they are - as they are - the time when the confidence slowly rebuilt.

In the end, luck and spontaneity can return as workaholics experience of care, support and care they have missed as children.

 

Jennifer Blair is a recovering workaholic who struggles with these issues every day. She's speaking to other workaholics (recovering or not), codependents, and just plain frazzled people who never take time for themselves - at the "Time for Me" retreat in March of 2009. http://www.NoTimeForMe.net We'd love for you to join us.

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