Wikipedia:Editcountitis

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Editcountitis
Other names	Obsessive edit-counting disorder (OECD), Edit count addiction (ECA)
A drawing of a woman suffering from editcountitis
Symptoms	Stress
Complications	Stress
Duration	Until the editor takes a break
Causes	Nothing else to do
Prevention	Not caring
Treatment	Taking a break

Editcountitis or obsessive edit-counting disorder (OECD) is an addiction consisting of an unhealthy obsession with the number of edits one has made to Wikipedia or another online resource. Luckily, no fatalities or serious injuries have been recorded so far. Furthermore, if caught early, resumption of normal life activities may be possible. Sequelae may persist.