Do I need professional help?

obxbes said:

I have not been able to ride since Monday due to work and family obligations. The past 2 nights I have not been able to sleep and I walk around twitching and shaking. When I see someone on a bicycle I am tempted to knock them off and take their bike. Is there a riding addiction(anyone know its official name) and if so how do I carefully wean myself from it. 🙁

Yes there is a riding addiction. The official name is "Enjoyment". There are other street names like bliss or ecstasy. There is no sure cure, you cannot wean yourself from it, so you may as well revel in it! There is a cure that is only effective 50% of the time, but it involves serious crashes with intense pain and can be extremely life threatening unless done correctly. Do not attempt to cure yourself this way except under the care of a professional.

don't fight the urges. give into them.

Just replace this addiction with another addiction, - like maybe crossdressing?

take off of work and go ride!

Do I need professional help?

Probably, but there are those here that are in more critical need than you so you will need to get on the waiting list.

Good one. I don't think you need professional help. Maybe some will power or self control. There are other reasons for such behavior. You are lacking in some areas that you might need to take a look at. Try a bigger breakfast. Lol

Pot, meet kettle. 🙄