10/02/2026
Some of these patterns can be easy to miss in sport.
They may be normalised, encouraged, or even rewarded - especially in environments that value discipline, sacrifice, and performance.
Noticing early changes isn’t about labelling or diagnosing.
It’s about pausing when something starts to feel more rigid, more stressful, or less flexible than it used to be.
When concerns are noticed early, support can be offered earlier too.