On why it sucks to be me!

posted Sunday, 21 September 2008

I'm currently struggling with Repetitive Strain Injury.

This summer, August in particular, I worked a lot of hours. 10-12 hours a day.  As a secretary that's a lot of time to be sitting in front of a computer.  The consequence is my wrists ache all the time, my shoulders are knotted up and my neck is as stiff as a board. I'm getting acupuncture which is helping my shoulder and neck, but for my wrists the less time I spend on a computer the better.  I'm also hoping to get physiotherapy but as my finances aren't up to it I'm going to have to wait.

I do wear wrist supports now, and knitting is just not the best thing for me.  When it hurts to click my mouse I take it as a sign I should be resting! 

Which sucks. Because knitting is a great stress reliever! 

Anyway, I haven't blogged before and I won't be blogging again in a hurry.  Such a disappointment! I never did finish my Clapotis...and now that there is a chill in the air when I head for work in the mornings, I sure could use it! 

I DID have a beautiful day today.  Sat for hours on my balcony reading a book, enjoying the fres air and wonderful sunshine.  Bliss after a rotten week!




1. Ger left...
Wednesday, 24 September 2008 9:16 pm :: http://www.turtleknits.blogspot.com

Oh dear Carrie, sounds like your having a really hard time at the moment. Whatever about the computer, its really bad not being able to knit. Anyway tonight I'm having a knitting/crochet break and browsing Ravelry, so I just saw your blog again. Hope you get better soon.


2. Mel left...
Saturday, 11 October 2008 9:40 pm :: http://ourjourneycontinues.blogspot.com

Hey princess...I've left something for you at my blog...come and pick it up!