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Some writers distinguish between 'Overreaching' (AKA 'non-functional overreaching') and '[[Overtraining Syndrome]] based on the time it takes to recover. The writers define overreaching as taking between a few days and two weeks<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/><ref name="OTEcssPos"/>. [[Overtraining Syndrome ]] is then defined as a recovery period of at least two weeks<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>, but often months<ref name="OTEcssPos"/> and sometimes years<ref name="OTDepression "/>. However, this categorization does not seem useful, as there are no other distinctions other than recovery period.

Overtrained athletes commonly exhibit irritability, decreased [[Motivation|motivation]], and cynicism towards their sport, and for many this can manifest as behavioral difficulties in interpersonal relationships<ref name="OTAdjust"/>. This can even result in reckless and abusive behavior<ref name="OTAdjust"/>.