Spending a lot of time at the computer? Take care of yourself with exercises!

[Altostrata]

People with withdrawal syndrome often spend a lot of time on the Web trying to figure out what they have and what they can do about it.

 

All that hunching over a computer can exacerbate withdrawal symptoms -- causing arm and back pain, circulation problems, and digestive problems.

 

Even if you don't feel up to exercising, take care of yourself with stretching and other gentle exercise. Gianna Kali has an excellent post here http://beyondmeds.com/2013/08/18/how-to-move-your-bod/

about easy yoga positions to take care of your body even while sedentary.

[Petunia]

I don't know if its just me, but that link gives me an error.  This one works though:

 

http://beyondmeds.com/2013/08/18/how-to-move-your-bod/

 

 

[mammaP]

I started a thread a while ago...."I love my timer" this is one of the things that it is invaluable for.

an hour or even a day can pass before you know it while on the computer. I started setting my timer and getting off

my butt every 30 minutes or so for 5 minutes just to move my body. It doesn't need to be so often

but I have arthritis and need to move regularly or my joints seize. Even just a stretch and a few

steps makes a difference. I don't set it now because it is a habit to get up and move, but do use it all the time 

for doing chores. 5 minutes exercises lots of muscle groups and even that short time can get something done

even if it's just clearing the table! 

 

Mmmmmm, having said that, it would take a week to clear my table 

[Altostrata]

Great idea!

[Rhiannon]

Thanks for the reminder. I always need to be reminded of this. Especially when I'm feeling bad/anxious/agoraphobic.