Workaholism: When Work Becomes a Way to Avoid Feeling

Workaholism looks like a virtue. Such a person is reliable, gets a lot done, rarely complains. But behind this lies something else: work has become a way to avoid being alone with yourself and to avoid feeling what's inside.

This isn't about loving what you do. A passionate person works a lot but can stop and enjoy rest. A workaholic stops with difficulty, and in silence feels anxiety or emptiness.

What follows is about how to tell one from the other, what exactly work helps you avoid feeling, and how to gradually reclaim your right to pause.