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https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0525084547.htm

Date:May 25, 2016
Source:University of Bergen

Summary:Workaholism frequently co-occurs with ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and depression, a large national Norwegian study shows. The study showed that workaholics scored higher on all the psychiatric symptoms than non-workaholics.

The researchers used seven valid criteria when drawing the line between addictive and non-addictive behaviour.
Experiences occurring over the past year are rated from 1 (never) to 5 (always):

• You think of how you can free up more time to work.
• You spend much more time working than initially intended.
• You work in order to reduce feelings of guilt, anxiety, helplessness or depression.
• You have been told by others to cut down on work without listening to them.
• You become stressed if you are prohibited from working.
• You deprioritize hobbies, leisure activities, and/or exercise because of your work.
• You work so much that it has negatively influenced your health.

Scoring 4 (often) or 5 (always) on four or more criteria identify a workaholic.