Jimmy just blew my tiny mind with this very issue and I have to admit, many of my pains are worsened by the time I spend at the computer...my elbows, wrists and fingers aren't the worst of the bunch lately for nothing.
I hadn't actually put it together before but Jimmy was right.
Perhaps more surprisingly, it isn't going to change anything. Even though I know I could lessen some of my pains by spending less time at the computer, I don't think my life would improve. I still can't make it out or work...what the heck else is there left for me to do.
I go through intense bouts of reading - I'm making my way through a list of banned books like Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises" and such. The reading uses different muscles and I find it to be far more painful and tiring. Honestly, holding the book up becomes a massive problem after a few minutes and I try all sorts of weird things to compensate.
Gaming might make my pains worse in my arms but, they have a sort of analgesic effect that is wonderful for me overall. Without it, I would have nothing better to do than feel sorry for myself. I'd rather be gaming.
In fact, typing these ridiculously long posts is probably hurting me worse than any game could...perhaps I'll take Jimmy's advice and step away from the keyboard for now.
Good night folks, or good morning, such as the case may be...
Chris
