How do you guys actually play factorio?

Its not a gameplay specific question, is more of philosophical question. For me, I have Factorio addiction stints. Maybe once or twice a year.

For those two times a year I play it, I go all the way to megabase mode. Its literally a pure addiction when it happens. I dont do anything else. No hanging out with friends, no family, no gym, eat bad food etc.

Even work suffers a bit (I work from home) I just get enough done to not be fired. It usually lasts for close to a month. And then just like that poof, the addiction is gone. I go back to my normal healthy life, and dont play it at all, just read factorio reddit, maybe watch some Youtube videos on factorio.

The reason I ask is because I believe its a very unhealthy relationship to have with this game, and I am not sure how other people play it. I cannot play it (or rather cannot get into it) if its just a short multi-player game, or a quick game (whatever that means, as factorio takes forever to finish).

How do you guys play factorio?