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noctilin · 8 months

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I'm a fairly young artist(in my teens) and i've recently gotten carpal tunnel syndrome, is there any advice you have to avoid worsening my condition?

hi there! i'm sorry to hear about the cts. it's such a finicky thing but it's manageable with the proper attention. what makes it rather difficult is that cts is usually a case-to-case basis and not all treatment methods work the same for each person. so take this with caution.

that said, before anything else, I recommend that you keep in touch with your doctor and follow any medication prescribed. it's better if you have a hand specialist (orthopaedic) to look at it if you haven't yet. ask them anything you're curious about such as things that involve your regular activities.

another thing, you should know that my cts has gotten severe to the point that my orthopaedist recommended I take surgery, but at the time, my mother was vehemently against it and I was in no position to disobey her so I had to find my own way to live with the strain. I do find myself lucky that I was able to live my life a little normally after a bit of research and trial and error. just know that I'm not encouraging going against what doctors recommend, but if you find yourself in the same situation as me, then hopefully you'll be lucky.

these are what i found that worked for me and my lifestyle:

before you do anything else, do NOT do any stretches, exercise, or any activity if it causes you PAIN. it's normal to feel a bit of tension while doing stretches and exercises but you are NOT supposed to feel PAIN. stop immediately if you do and ask your doctor for advice. until then, avoid any activity and just rest your hands and wrists.

if you only have cts on one wrist (unlike me I have both,) I still recommend doing these things for both! just to keep things balanced. it'll be good prevention for the other wrist too anyways :)

you should also ask your doctor for vitamins for your cts! i took some for a while, I'm pretty sure it was vitamin B12. BUT please ask your doctor first!

stretches and exercises

for stretches, what i did was a routine of doing them before and after i get out of bed. this is very important especially if you tend to sleep with your wrists curled or under pressure, like putting it under your head. when you sleep, you are likely to hold a position for at least a couple or so hours before you move and toss and turn (sometimes not at all) this causes stress on your wrists for a prolonged time so it's important to stretch them before and after you sleep.

i also stretch before and after working/drawing. if you know you're going to be on the computer or workspace for a while, be sure to do this and do it every hour or so. your cts is more likely to give you problems if you keep doing repetitive activities such as drawing and typing without stretching.

you're going to see these things everywhere and your doctor might give you a diagram too, like mine did. but this is almost the same one I got from my ortho.

i like to do these as a break from work, but you can also do them before and after sleeping and/or working. just do each for about 15-20 seconds and make sure to relax your hand for about 5 seconds after each one to give your wrists a breather, so to speak. put on a lil silly youtube video while you do them! makes them less of a drag to do :-3

here are some great videos that helped me a lot as well! i mainly do these before and after sleeping/working but after a while I just start to do them randomly when I'm not particularly doing anything with my hands too.

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what's great about these videos is that it's not sped up or skipped around, so you can do this "with" them. i personally find it hard to follow diagrams or sped up videos so it's nice to have a real time guide, if that makes sense. eventually, you'll remember these routines enough to not rely on the videos anymore. ^^

there's another exercise i like to do that I can't seem to find a video or diagram of but basically just do push-ups on the wall for about 20 times. this is also good for your back!

here is another easy one to do whenever you're idle or just want an easy stretch (old ladies taught me this lol)

when your wrists are feeling better, you can do some wrist strengthening. you can do this with a simple water bottle. don't use anything too heavy, you wouldn't want to strain. i'd say around 300~500g plastic water bottle is enough but, of course, find what works best for you! you're not here to body build, you just want some strength back on your wrists. do this upside too. about 15-20 times each.

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now that i've suggested the water bottle, here are some other helpful things!

1. wrist splint

to me, this is a MUST. please get anything like this whenever you can. i got mine from sports shops but you can also find them in medical supplies and pharmacies sometimes. i wore this when my wrists were still inflamed for 2 weeks. after the inflammation had subsided, I switched to using them every time I went to sleep. remember when I said how we tend to strain our wrists during sleep? this helps prevent that. don't use it when you're doing something though like being on the computer and drawing, I found it horribly uncomfortable!! using it when i was sleeping was enough for me.

2. ergonomic vertical mouse and keyboard

this mouse will help lessen the pressure on your cts while you're on the computer. some of them can get pretty expensive but honestly I just used a cheap 10$ one. it broke every 6 months but as long as it does its job!! if you have the budget for it, throw in an ergonomic keyboard as well. if not, you can opt for at least a cushioned wrist pad. also, try to get a mechanical keyboard with red switch keys. it makes them easier to click and use! membrane keyboards tend to have some resistance so I really do not recommend them.

3. stress ball

in the first exercise diagram you'll see one of them requires a stress ball. honestly just having one in general is pretty useful. squeeze it whenever you're not doing anything in particular.

lifestyle changes

here's where most of the trial error comes from. aside from drawing, I do a lot of things every day that require my hands, oftentimes straining them. chores such as cleaning, cooking, lifting groceries and whatnot. this made it difficult for me to recover during the time my cts was at its worst because BOTH of my hands were unavailable.

it was at this time my siblings didn't know how to cook either so I had to still move but with a lot of help from them. i asked them to chop anything harder than leafy vegetables, such as potatoes and carrots for me because I couldn't. i asked them to lift groceries for me and casseroles filled with water because I couldn't. the point is, if you have people around you who can help you, it's best to ask for it before hurting yourself even more. even now when my cts is more manageable, I still ask my siblings to do these things because admittedly my wrists are still weak.

some other changes i had to make was go from ceramic plating to plastic ones. this is because ceramic was too heavy for my wrists as well. i also changed from carrying grocery bags to buying a portable grocery cart. i also changed certain ways I draw and found myself more comfortable in using tools that help me. stuff like that, yknow? so it really depends on what your lifestyle is. but the rule of thumb is, don't make things harder than it should be!

speaking of ease of drawing, if you draw digitally, I highly recommend setting your hotkeys into something easier to reach. for example, my current hotkeys are like this so I don't strain my wrist and fingers from stretching so often.

this takes a while to get used to but I promise that it's worth it. :)

be careful as well of video games that put too much strain on your wrists. when I was recovering I couldn't play games like bayonetta because it was just too much button mashing and it made my wrists go nuts lol (I can't play skullgirls anymore </3)

i also play on a controller instead of a keyboard these days because it's less strain on my wrists. i use a ps4 controller so idk how other controllers would perform. also, if your game has controller vibration, TURN THAT OFF lol this thing makes my wrists go stupid every time.

i think it also is pretty obvious but, invest in a spacious and comfortable workspace! one that you have enough room to rest your arm comfortably while you draw or type or do anything for long hours. the reason I even got cts was because I had such a shitty makeshift table. you don't need to invest so much as to burn hundreds of dollars (but if you have the means, go for it!) I was able to make do with a simple desk chair and a spacious desk that was the right level for me.

remember, the goal is to lessen the strain on the wrists as much as possible. this includes pressing it onto hard surfaces and corners! big no-no! if your wrists hurt, stop everything, put the splint on and rest!

that's all i can think of to tell you. hopefully, you can find your way to manage things :) cts can be scary but with the right care, you'll still be able to draw and do things you like so long as you don't push it. take care!

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orangepunkwitch-blog · 5 months

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Ahem... I know that I've got way more followers here than I do my personal blog, but I haven't had much worth posting here.

Until now..

I'm putting a little "read more" thing cuz there's gonna be some TMI and I'm not exactly uh.. done experiencing this yet.

It's day 2 of my period, my hormones are rampaging, mom's at work, and my dad and my muž ran to the store to pick some stuff up. Perfect. I've got some time to satisfy a need that I couldn't otherwise without risking being heard cuz this cheap vibrator (hi, I'm poor) is stupid-loud, this is a 1-story house, and I don't need to risk getting carpal tunnel with nitrile gloves.

I had a fucking orgasm scared out of me because my bedroom door MOVED BY ITSELF )in the way that if a door at one end of the house is opened, then another at the opposite end will move, cuz this house wasn't built by qualified people and stuff. I thought my cat left through her little kitty door (she didnt) or that someone got home early (they didnt) and I figured that if it was the latter, my mind was in a state of not caring, and I finish up.

I clean up, leave my bedroom to go to the bathroom and OH LOOK SOMETHING WALKED STUPID-FAST PAST THE HALL DOORWAY AS IF SOMEONE WALKED FROM THE DINING ROOM TO THE LIVING ROOM. I quickly dart out of the hall to see who (the direction they would've gone leads to the window and there's no other rooms in that direction) and NOBODY WAS THERE.

I'm also feeling, like, not home alone at all. So I go to the bathroom and if it's an intruder, I'm ready to beat some ass with the filthy plunger cuz I gotta pee and change my pad, fucking try me, whoever you are.

I finish up, wash my hands (as I type this I'm HEARING DOORS MOVE AGAIN) come back to the bedroom, and for a quick answer, I use the pendulum. (My room is warded heavily) I ask all 3 of my gods if it's them, if it's someone I know, or a human spirit. I got a no on all 3. Best answer I got was a snake spirit? Not the gazdik/domovoi.(?)

Soooo I'm not leaving my room for anything until my muž gets home. I'm actually, as I type this, a bit too spooked to play anything on YouTube thru his Xbox right now. My cat, Luna, is by the electric radiator not caring about the situation.

It's not whether I'm in danger, it's that I don't often get enough privacy to take care of some sexual needs on my own, so it REALLY FUCKS UP MY PLANS WHEN I CANT EVEN GET ANY SPIRITUAL PRIVACY. WHY CANT THEY WAIT UNTIL IM DONE?!

I've got a werewolf spirit that has chilled within my area near me because he's fascinated with me, he knows I've also got a monster kink, BUT EVEN HE SEEMS TO RESPECT MY BOUNDARIES AND GIVE ME PRIVACY AND NOT ACTUALLY SEE THAT AS AN INVITATION TO JUST SCARE THE SHIT OUT OF ME WHEN IM JUST TRYING TO SOOTHE MY RAGING BEAN. (I legit think he's too afraid to interact with me. Haven't gotten around to really figuring out more about him. Long story?)

And as I type this (my phone autocorrected things that didn't need it so I had to go over this post again for edits), my muž just got home. I can finally have my chicken nuggets. I'm gonna ask him if he's seen or feel weird shit since getting home since he's WAY more sensitive to spiritual activity than I am.

#sorry for the tmi #yay spooky things!

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thesigilwitch · 4 years

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It’s me, thesigilwitch, and I can’t decide which is more awesome: drawing witch doodles until my tendons snap in half or hoarding enough witch books to build an impenetrable fortress.

Look.

Fuck off.

I came out to have a good time and I just feel so attacked rn.

(Thank you, I am a sarcastic beast. You are awesome for sending this in, and you seem to understand my core values: sharing and hoarding lmao)

[Impersonate me in my inbox]

#you're right and you should say it #Richtor rambles #I mean to be fair I haven't gotten carpal tunnel once yet #and I've always loved books #but I always draw until it hurts #and I buy more books than I can read #so you are right #but it's funny that people know me just as the sigil witch #and not Richtor #or even my birth name anymore #ten points to whatever house for whoever knows what that is #Alex and Brian don't interact

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wakeupfreanz · 3 years

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What's blocking you? PAC Reading 🎭

I was being prodded yet again to chalk this up for the collective before I could sleep, bless up. 🥴 Pick an image that you feel drawn to and receive what you will. This reading may answer your questions as of now, explain the past, or provide context for the coming future.

Cards: Justice, KoS rev, WOF, PoC rev, Full Moon in Virgo, Full Moon in Leo, Third Quarter Moon

Many, MANY if not most of you in this pile are keeping it all to yourself. Especially your feelings, you're holding your truth with an iron grip fist. People in this pile might have some pain with the lower back, right shoulder blade, have poor posture when sitting, and might have problems with the right leg/ankle. You are the main cause of the blockage as of right now, you're the biggest force standing in your own way. You're thoughts could consist of something along the lines of "I can't fuck it up if I don't try to begin with". You need to give yourself the chance to try, whether you fail or not. Many of you could have virgo, capricorn, or libra placements in this pile. Stop acting as if you haven't gotten any guidance, have no access to guidance, or help at your very fingertips. It's all there right in front of you, you're blinding yourself and muddying your mind with being indecisive. You're snubbing yourself from something very great, especially if this has to do with career, school, asking for a raise/promotion. Go fucking do it.

Cards: KoC rev, KnoW rev, AoP, 3oC rev, New Moon Eclipse, Gibbous Moon, Waxing Moon

Similarly to pile one, many of you are not speaking about how you feel to others. But it's worse than pile one, you likely have a tendency to tell people you're doing "fine" as a knee jerk response as if you've been caught red handed. You avoid talking about feelings that are anything more than surface level. What's now blocking you is your worry of being let down. So you're taking a very lax and almost lazy approach to whatever this is. You're not trying as hard as you should and you know it. You're not chasing it with passion because you want to manage your expectations in case it doesn't turn out how you'd want it to. Some of you may have Gemini or earth placements. Many of you in this group have a stiff upper back. Some of you might be the messy friend who's being taken care of by the mom friend or the "problem child" in your family. I'm going to tell you right now, hike up your britches and stop snuffing out your own fire. You are going to succeed, majorly. Exponentially and SIGNIFICANTLY. Things are heating up and you're being called to stop burning yourself out man. Specifically, there is also a Leo/someone with Leo placements that has this as a perpetual habit, stop it.

Cards: Sun rev, Justice rev, Chariot rev, 10oW, First Quarter Moon, New moon in Sagittarius, New Moon in Scorpio

Some of you could have pain in the nape of the neck, pain in the right arm, or stomach issues. What's blocking those in this pile is their pessimism. You may often cycle through having hope and then something small happens that sets you back 5 steps out of disappointment. Your manifestations are falling completely flat because your heart isn't in it. You've tried to reconcile with this and say that "this is just how the world is". However you're due for a mental tune up to fix your frame of mind. It's tough because you likely are the type of person who not only carries your own burdens but the burdens of others as well. You're not velcro or carpet, stop picking up other peoples shit. You don't have to pretend to be unemotional or apathetic about it, it's really biting you on the ass. Some of you have heavy scorpio or taurus placements in this pile. Luck is on your side, but you're being tested to see if you can really hold a flame to your belief and stand against the odds. Your loved ones are safe, it's time to do something for yourself for once. Work to change your frame of mind and give it a valiant effort. Godspeed pile 3.

Cards: 2oP rev, 5oW rev, 10oP rev, 9oS rev, 7oP, New Moon in Virgo, Mutable Moon, Void of course Moon

As I was shuffling I had to stop and visualize. Some of you in this pile may own a brown poodle or keep a small snake. Some of you in this pile might have chronic health problems, possibly one in relation to the stomach/digestive, or chronic pain like arthritis, or carpal tunnel. The blockage for this pile is your worry that things could suddenly change. You're petrified that your plans will turn upside down and you won't be able to regain control. You may worry about losing complete control of what goes on in your life. Some of you could struggle with anxiety, particularly in the existential things or intrusive thoughts. You're worried that you can just never get too comfortable. You're being called to accept and embrace the flow of life. Things will come and go, material items are only temporary. I advise many of you in this pile to practice mindfulness and being present in the moment. Many of you could have a mix of air, earth, or scorpio in you. Nothing is yet set in stone, so stop holding your breath and try to relax. You're causing yourself to constantly hang in the balance and agonize over one thing after the next. I wish you peace and the best of luck.

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