health

[trim drift]

any advice on how could i be focused all the time when i play?

recenlty im starting to notice how as soon as i start to get in the lead i just "troll" until the end

[violet swan]

is it normal that on some days you have lower scores etcetera kinda like a bad day

feeling slow

[copper basin]

how do you all get away from the habit of complaining? the thing is, i've never been a fan of the stoic mindset especially as it's so tied to "peak masculinity", and i want to be the total opposite of peak masculinity

[umbral storm]

Thank you

[warm flax]

I think maybe some kind of practice of gratitude and humility in general. Practice mindfulness to be able to intervene in the situation itself when you do have valid complaints and criticism and express them more constructively, try to acknowledge relevant positive aspects of the issue along with it. Maybe those qualities can even be considered feminine while complaining in an assertive and confrontational way could be more masculine? Just some thoughts.

[copper basin]

thanks for answering. i'll give it a try but i'll seek further help as appropriate if i can't do it

main problem i'm having is that i complain about being bad at games but don't try, and with work, i struggle to stay at work

[warm flax]

If it's your own responsibility you can own up to it of course, but also have compassion for yourself and meet yourself where you're at to practice improving from there. Again I see opportunity for feminine traits to balance out masculinity there. WRT giving it a try; attitude changes also take practice like skills and you'll fall and stumble and have to try again, all part of the process - and a live's work.

[copper basin]

wrt?

[warm flax]

with respect to, sorry

[copper basin]

don't worry

[violet swan]

hey, i've been facing an issue recently and i am not sure what it is as i haven't faced it perform but during my trainings especially with static and scenarios that require consistent flicking(aka moving your arm quickly) I tend to start feeling a strain somewhere near my biceps, is there specific stretches that can help me fix it overtime

I think it's more like of a warm up problem cause I do tend to warm up my wrist but not my whole arm although on a side note I am a really buffed guy with decent muscle mass so I don't think it's related to working out or something

[vocal citrus]

How do I fix my mentality while gaming and aim training. Whenever I don't perform at my absolute peak or even when at my absolute peak I always think I am too bad. I rarely enjoy playing games where I am only playing decent and not the best. This has gotten to the point where I can not even play Aimlab because I don't get near my highscores which triggers me after 3-4 tasks. I try to tell myself that it is not important if I get my highscore but after some games it doesn't matter anymore and I stop because I just get mad. This has made competetive gaming not fun for me and I have no clue how to solve it

[cerulean terrace]

So I have dysthymia so many days I get hopeless and very depressed and I think this is affecting my perfomance in koovak. is it possible to lose skills by picking up low scores or not playing in a day because i'm too unwell?

[velvet grotto]

no

[trim drift]

seems like you answered yourself tbh

[gloomy ivy]

forget about scores. scores in aim trainers mean absolutely nothing. you're focusing on practicing a skill - it's different. when playing games, you're playing to get better - not to perform well. performing well will come naturally. getting better is where your efforts should be. note any and all improvements, even small ones. use this as fuel to keep moving

a break can also be in order if you're feeling overly frustrated or burnt out - you're not gonna lose all your ability if you take some time for your mental.

[wooden ibex]

In my past, I slept a lot and didn’t eat quite well - uh I calculated from today since sleep is really messing me up right now Im talking about 13+ hours … the thing about it thought , that I notice most times when I wake up… I look at the time and I’m like oh it’s 6:30 let me just wait until 7 then I end up falling back asleep and wake up later doing the same thing.. the more I end up falling back asleep the harder it seems for me to get up…uh just wondering if anyone has any advice? o.o I also sleep easier when my body is in a routine of sleep.. so for example if this happens it messes up my routine so that’s also how it repeats … demotivation also seems to be strongly linked for me sleeping a lot, any advice? I would be grateful for, thank you.

[olive terrace]

im getting wrist pain in my keyboard hand.my arm is off my desk and my keyboard is at the edge of my desk and i have my hand on keyboard when playing so the rest of the arm is just dangling.when i play my keyboard hand is sort of tilted to the left side so the right side of my wrist is hurting .I guess i should mention it is on top my wrist not the bottom.

[inland thunder]

I'd suggest that you find a way to get your arm level with your keyboard. That personally has prevented me from getting wrist pain on that hand

[inland thunder]

I'm not a doctor, but you kinda stated the solution for your problem in the question lol. Getting in a routine for sleeping will help with both of your problems. Your brain has a sort of "sleep inertia" (not the actual use of that term, but the way I like to describe it). Basically, like inertia, its hard for your body to suddenly make impactful changes in the opposite direction of your sleep schedule (like trying to suddenly sleep many hours earlier) than it is to add on to bad habits (like how its easy to fall down the slope of continuously going to bed later or napping multiple times in one day). The best ways I've personally found to fix this are to either force a new schedule cold-turkey style or slowly ease into a new one, shifting down by half an hour a day. I'd recommend trying to drop down your sleeping hours to around 7-9, as oversleeping can actual have negative effects (both in health and in your life). the more you oversleep, the more you'll want to sleep and the more groggy you'll feel during your waking hours. Normalizing your sleep schedule to something around the range I gave earlier will decrease feelings of drowsiness when you're supposed to be awake and hopefully give you more time in the day to do the things you want to do :)

regardless of what path you take to get to a normal sleep schedule, it will take time to adjust to the change. Don't get disheartened if you're still feeling drowsy in the day or unable to sleep on schedule early on :)

[past ocean]

I can make my wrist crack just like how we crack our fingers, if I spin my wrist/hand fast and hard enough it will crack. But, after a few months even just a small movement in my hand or wrist cracks my wrist and right now I can do it non stop, I'm not sure if this is healthy and normal or there's something wrong with my wrist now. I don't even have to do a full 360 with my hand to make it crack and I can do it 1000 times non stop (no bs). Do you guys think this is safe?

[small bloom]

i have the exact same problem

[fading nexus]

i have a huge shoulder tension problem on my right side that prevens me from smoothly aiming and while i work on fixing it i still need to know for certain what the best way of treatment is.

my posture has always been very good so im not sure how i got this but i know it came from gaming

basically i dont want to be forced to aim only with my wrist because resetting the mouse and arm aiming a lot seems to make it worse

to me it sounds like a mild impingement

and it literally keeps me from doing what i love

atm i try to consciously not use any shoulder while aiming but since im used to it already it really messes with my aim

having a very loose grip helps a lot already but i dont know how to rest my arm on the pad without making it worse

it also messes with biceps tension because instead my shoulder will tighten

[cerulean terrace]

i am getting a lot of pain in my arm while training. Dont know if its overtraining. Is there any way to prevent this?

[spark thistle]

s-posture

[jade egret]

A good posture is one where you’re sitting upright with your chest up, giving your neck and lower back natural curvature. The shoulder blades should be moved back and up, allowing them to be closer to the spine. Your thighs should remain parallel to the floor, and your knees should be about as wide as your hips. Lastly, your forearm and wrist should be parallel to the floor, as well. Weight should be distributed evenly with your forearm across your mousepad or desk, and your wrist should not arc up or down.

[spark thistle]

Maybe ?

[violet swan]

Anyone know anything about pain in the back of the wrist when training/playing? Hurts the most when bending my hand back.

[bold storm]

bad wrist

train the wrist

then wrist good

[violet swan]

How do you train your wrist? I do daily stretches, stretch my wrist/hand in-between games, etc. I can't bend my hand back sometimes because of how bad it is :/

[bold storm]

check some vids on yt on it

do the exercises for like a week or two and see if it helps

dont go too hard on it tho

[violet swan]

I've been doing wrist stretches for 4-5 days now anyways so I guess I'll just continue at it

Thanks :)

[bold storm]

np

[rustic forge]

hey, I'm doing some kovaaks rn and my hands are feeling really wet and oily. I just took a shower and it hasn't helped. Anyone know why and how to stop it. Its really messing up my feel

[grizzled oracle]

hey, my shoulder is fucked, does anyone know if this is why my wrist is shaking when i move it left/right or if my wrist is also fucked

thanks

[rustic forge]

like what do you mean that your "shoulder is fucked". Is there pain when you move it? Did it get dislocated? Can you give more information.

[rustic forge]

also if your wrist shakes when you pivot left and right that is typically a strength problem. Developing those muscles will improve smoothness. If you go to #resources and click on posture and wrist stretches, that will improve it a bit. Also look online for wrist strength exercises.

[grizzled oracle]

I have supraspinatus impingement and some tendinosis

[grizzled oracle]

its a new problem i used to be good at aiming

[vagrant pecan]

I have a callus on my wrist for years, will it effect the performance or health?

[stable fjord]

I have just returned to aim training today and i can feel my hand getting a little numb while training anyone know what could be causing that?

[prisma coyote]

so

how much water do i have to drink per day to get the 200% aim boost?

[vast apex]

how do i keep my left (lazy) eye from drifting? ive noticed its had a great effect on my aim when im not focused enough to always keep it from slowly drifitng off

[upbeat jasper]

as long as it's benign then not really, you'll naturally adjust your grip for it
if it actively hurts especially when you're training that's something you should bring up with a trained physician

[cerulean socket]

wrist shakes a shit load when i turn it to the right when tracking

Its kinda like jumpy

i hope its not something to do with me physically

[cerulean socket]

lmao thanks

[paper cloak]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibdsFzP3ZG0

[silent osprey]

isnt that shit just placebo tape

[warm flax]

afaik from sports/lifting it's for proprioceptive feedback

[pulsar niche]

useless most likely

[rare aspen]

dm me if anyone here suffers with depression

[night snow]

#4 years nofap

[brave smelt]

my friend said its bad beating ur **** after an aim training session

is that true

im being serious bra

[uneven grove]

🔥

[brave smelt]

bruh

[clever kayak]

What the fuck lmao

[brave smelt]

bro

he was actually serious

[uneven grove]

it kills gains

[brave smelt]

he justified it with like your hand is in that "aim training" motion so beating it will destroy that

[hot ridge]

man's asking a question

[brave smelt]

or something

[clever kayak]

Its cardio

[hot ridge]

And it works your arm

Gives endurance

[grim kettle]

i usually find a quickie helps me with pb's i am struggling to beat

[kind folio]

Should my entire wrist (horizontally) be touching the mousepad? Right now I only have the far right side of my wrist touching

[fallen mortar]

question does this actually work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT9HfAB_jw0&ab_channel=DeltaHub

thoughts?

[trail finch]

Been using it for the past week and it works for me so far. Usually 3 days in a row of high sens gaming fucks my wrist up, but I’ve survived till now using it. Specially since I’m not pivoting with my wrist as much as when I’m not using it.

Something to note is since it’s on your palm, it’s difficult to palm/claw grip. In my experience.

[fallen mortar]

sounds good my fingertip grip is really good

[cerulean socket]

https://streamable.com/sqnxkc

I have the same exact thing as this guy

my wrist keeps like stuttering or shaking whenever i move it to the left or right

i can barely track because of this

[fallen mortar]

Also is aiming the same?? Like is it better worse or the same

Im def trying it out if its the same cause ive been having fatigue on my hand and idk maybe it could help lmk

[normal spade]

for 130cm/360°+ maybe 😮

[trail finch]

This probably varies from person to person. I've seen someone say they aim better, but for me it's roughly the same.

[fallen mortar]

Bet I just bought it on amazon coming in next week

[zinc dome]

Hi guys quick question : Have you ever experienced some sort of eye fatigue? I've been aim training for about 3-4 days and I've felt my left eye kinda "tired". any tips? Note: I wear glasses but they are medicated to "rest" my eyes as I'm using a pc or stuff like that.

[balmy hearth]

how would you describe the fatigue? I know my eyes sometimes stop focusing, and I get double vision when reading text after staring at a screen for 4+ hours

[lost snow]

Hand stops getting blood when playing FPS and trying to aim

I've always been nervous when playing OW2, but thankfully i recently started doing ok in Quickplay and it shows, consistently popping off.

But in Ranked (Which i just started playing a lot of) after 10/20 seconds of the match my hand is already freezing cold. I also almost stop breathing when playing, so much so that i need to take big breaths every death or almost any downtime. My arm also gets extremely stiff while playing, and it affects my hand aswell of course.

All to ask, are there some good practices i should start to think about when playing to help me loosen up and especially have a normal breathing during my games? I've been trying, breathing and focussing. But nothing helps, and i can't be consistent because i'm too focussed on the game to keep in mind everything that i need to do to be as relaxed as possible.

[arctic acorn]

i stopped taking my ADHD medication because of side effects (heart issues). trying to manage my symptoms without medicine is challenging.
i am struggling with executive function, i want to play games but can’t bring myself to do anything but sit in my chair and stare at my home screen sometimes.
when i play i close everything except for the game and spotify. i listen to relaxing music quietly which helps. still sometimes find myself zoning out, tabbing out frequently for no reason, staring off into space, etc.
any advice is appreciated. i feel sad that i can’t do things that i enjoy anymore.

[molten charm]

For a long kovaaks season how often do you guys recommend stretching the wrist? after every playlist? Every scenario? Or only when feeling like it? Thanks

A playlist lasts 1 hour usually

And I like to play 3 of them

[zinc dome]

My left eye feels so numb sometimes... like It's stunned or something.

[fading nexus]

sadly nobody here even tries to help so i'll do. I've been the same and still am for some part but this behavior is obviously unconscious so consciously working on it and implementing easy meditation fixes it by a lot. if you're also an extreme perfectionist like me ect. then you will have to work on your whole mental alltogether, this ofc isn't a fast process if you don't give it a lot of attention.

[fading nexus]

every hour should be enough

[fading nexus]

drink a lot of coffee and start nofap if you aren't on it already. Workout as much as possible at home and instead of listening to calming music try the opposite. Also find out your perfect waking time. Avoid seeing bright lights after 10pm and go outside in your first hour of waking up for atleast 10m. Your testosterone could also play a huge factor so besides abstaining from sexual stuff you should focus on healthy dieting.

[fading nexus]

try coldwater exposure daily for atleast 30s, also applying it to your eye frequently should help.

[fading nexus]

probably muscle tensing or fatigue. your whole arm could play into this, whatever makes you nervous or stressed, should be eliminated quickly, also dont apply a lot of pressure to your mouse, do stretches and exercise to see if it's your nervous system etc.

[zinc dome]

Thanks sir, will do!

[zinc dome]

Is there a resource on nofap? 😅

[molten charm]

thanks sir!

[fading nexus]

if you mean guidance by that, yeah, there's a reddit for it and i also offer advice in my streams if asked for, don't watch any mainstream redpillers like for ex. hamzha though

you don't have to thank me

honestly what i most recommend is practicing mindfulness

you will reach everything that comes next by yourself if you have the willpower to do so

[rapid quarry]

I see we have some warmup for the wrist but for arm aiming, should we do a bit of arm warmup as well?

[fading nexus]

generally simple stretches should be done after waking up

dont overdo it.

[rapid quarry]

Yeah, thanks 👍

[summer trout]

Went back and added some things

Ok so I have been in a very similar predicament as u other than it was not by decision. I was without it for a month and it was fucking hell at first, I know. It was impossible to focus because there is so much shit going on. After some time passed I got used to the feeling of not having to rely on a pill to focus. When I had got back on it, I didn't notice too much of a difference other than I was more calm and relaxed.

The thing with ADHD is that if something new and exciting comes to mind, you are going to ditch ur interests in ur current task and do the more "exciting" task. This is pretty much procrastination at its finest. The ted talk on procrastination explains this very well and can be tied to ADHD

Now I have some suggestions that you could try that may help u break into flow state:

• Put down the phone, they are very distracting and its easy to get lost
• Put on some music, this is a great way to flush out any background noise that may seep through. Just dont get too comfortable with it or u will pretty much play to the music.
• Take control, literally say fuck it im getting up and im doing this. This is very effective when getting up for school
• disable ur windows key (for tabbing), u dont need to tab out if u playing

As for staring into space, im gonna assume that u have probably had this happen a few times:
Its 1 am, u have ur phone down and just lay down and stare up into the ceiling. To you it feels like a few seconds just passed, but actually it was way longer than that. It is now 4 am in the morning and u are wondering what the fuck happened. That is really hard to deal with and I still have that even on meds.

[ivory dragon]

hi! Any tips to warm your hand efficiently?

[high dock]

Bro sometimes when I’m playing like every 30 minutes my wrist just tenses up for like 1 minute and 30 seconds then goes back to normal any1 know why?

[mellow onyx]

I really love this channel so much so many great tips

[ivory dragon]

thanks! 😄

[floral flare]

Holy... i could FINALLY fix my shoulder issues i got when doing my Aimtraining / Gamingsessions for a longer period. I tought i just did too much of it, but it was a reasonable amount, nothing extraordinary.
I already tought my shoulder is just fkd up and nothing i can do about. It even prevented me from going to Gym, because how should i lift when my right shoulder hurts that much.

Well, turned out, it was a smol, but obviously important Posture issue. A fkn Monitor-Arm for 60 bucks was the solution. So i got more space for my mousepad and can now finally place my whole arm on the desk, which i couldnt before. This put me in a posture where i had to have my shoulder in a weird, moved in position.
It wasnt uncomfortable and didnt feel wrong, but obviously it was.

I even bought a new height-adjustable desk, as i first tought mine is a bit too high, turns out it wasnt...

Idk why it took me so long to find that out... 😩

Moral of the Story: If you start having pains from Gaming/Aimtraining. Look at it closely, and find solutions! It is important!

(I just tought i share this story because im very happy about it, and secondly, it might help someone else who gets shoulder/arm pains from gaming)

[floral flare]

Idk why, but do micro pauses maybe? Means, after a scenario, just relax your arm/shoulder/wrist/fingers, strech them a bit and go on. Just a few secs of relaxing might fix that.

[soft shadow]

Not sure if this belongs here, but I have a concern/question regarding my Pinky finger on my keyboard. Whenever I need to hold shift (to walk/run depending on the game) sometimes it'll start shaking or twitching pretty seriously. Is this an issue with my keyboard positioning or something potentially health related?

[inland thunder]

it might be because you're not used to using it? If its a new issue I dont know...

I remember my pinkies feeling weak when I started using both of them more often in touch typing

They got better over time and now there's no problem

It could very well just be that they're not used to being used in the way you're using them, and that unnatural movment/stretch is straining them

like building any muscle it should get better over time. However, its entirely different if it actually starts hurting while you're doing that

then its probably a different problem all together or you're pushing your pinky way too far

[lost snow]

I don't blame anyone no worries, it's not their job to help me, they are offering me help and i can't say anything against whoever is willing to help

Having said that, thank you for the info, but i still don't know how to do that, i just can't stop being nervous.

Especially now, the day after this message, i started SUCKING, like i'm consistently shaking and i can't find a comfortable way of placing my hand on the mouse or the arm on the desk...

The more i play the more i get worse at this point

[echo grove]

should i be worried if i feel a pop in my wrist while moving left doing wrist smoothness. its not painful, its like sometimes when i am moving left i feel minor tension buildup in my wrist during the motion, then i feel a slight pop and the tension is relieved

this hasnt happened before today

[wild rapids]

Probably not used to it, that happened to me after I swapped my grip.

[wild rapids]

I would do breathing exercises between scenarios, stretching effectively, proper relaxation techniques.

[violet swan]

recently I've started to notice a sharp pain in my shoulder while playing should I consider stretching before playing?

[wild rapids]

Either a RSI or improper posture.

[violet swan]

I can play val for like 6+ hours with no shoulder pain its only like fatigue afterwards but its never to the point were the pain makes it so i cant play

[violet swan]

I'm thinking it posture

because when i sit with proper posture while kvking i feel 0 pain or discomfort

[wild rapids]

I had that a while back when I was new, my shoulders was scrunched up, it would cause pain in the right, and numbness in my left then down my left shoulder to my fingertips.

[violet swan]

oh ok alright I'm not experiencing any of that but ill still consider ggoing

[wild rapids]

Yet, It took me a bit of time to develop it, it still happens if I forget posture.

[violet swan]

alright well im going to game for the rest of the day ill see how i feel afterwards

[wild rapids]

Okay, to make sure you don't scrunch, I'd extend your arm down your pad more if you have more pad space.

[violet swan]

alright thank you ill let you know how it goes

[wild rapids]

Np, ttyl

[worldly sail]

Anyone know how to fix feeling tired all the godamn time

And how to fix blurry vision from gaming

[rapid quarry]

is carpal tunnel syndrome unavoidable?

I mean if we do not get it from using mouse, we also get it from other activities like typing keyboard, driving, sewing, drawing...?

[warm flax]

you can get it from all sorts of actions like that yes but isn't genetics a large component in avoiding it? the anatomy in your wrist bones, how much room there is for the tendons and nerves to glide around without getting pinched etc. maybe ergonomics, some stretching and recovery methods can help to avoid it. or you can just not be anatomically inclined to get issues like that. just thoughts I'm not a doctor

[worldly sail]

i have usually 2-3 coffees a day and a coke

and like a sour patch kids now and then

idk probs im 19 and fairly slim i kinda just eat whatever

[rapid quarry]

Thanks for the well thoughts bro, I will look into some stretching methods and recovery to help avoid it.

[rapid quarry]

Do you have enough sleep, at least 7~8 hours?

[cerulean terrace]

Hi guys. I'm going to hit the gym and I wanted to know if this will improve my performance a little or significantly

Thankss for the reply

[worldly sail]

Ranges from 4-9

[plush quail]

this is my alt account so from gaming all day yesterday i felt 0 pain afterwards but today i woke up with pain in the shoulder, could it just be my bed is shit and i sleep on the side that hurts?

[cerulean terrace]

I am felling suicidal today, dont know why. If i play like this there is a chance of me losing aiming skills?

[grim eagle]

I'm left-handed, today I did a test with my left hand, and excluding the embarrassing movement... my tracing was so perfect that it has never been so on the right. I noticed that with the left my use of shoulders is almost off, so I can remain stable.. instead on the right for certain movements I use the shoulder, as if somehow I don't feel my arm. good ways to train the factor of not stiffening/using the shoulder? i also bought back armor but it doesn't seem to work much. I would like to know an answer, I loved the tracking so much that I would like to reproduce it like this also on the right without shaky (due to this cause)

[velvet grotto]

you need to find out why. and focus on that instead of aiming.

[worldly sail]

put music on and just auto pilot aim train

[cerulean terrace]

I guess underperformance in aim training really makes me depressed like getting low scores. I know that learning curve is different for each person. But I really overthinking it.

[spark solar]

i have a thing where i stretch my arms every like 1 5 seconds and ive died many times bc of it do u guys know how i can not do it?

[severe vine]

how can i improve posture?

[turbid fossil]

nah man, keep grinding for that god aim

[velvet grotto]

unless ur trying to go pro and have no other option, ur aim training scores do not matter and u should not really care if they're lower.

[violet swan]

What works best for me is to take a short 2 - 3 minute break, relax my muscles (this is important), look over what mistakes I've been doing, and retry when I'm in a calmer state, refreshed

If you tense up / strain your muscles (like your shoulder muscles) for a long time when you're playing, you'll see a decrease in quality

also your muscles will begin to hurt

[grim eagle]

?

[cerulean terrace]

Yes. My goal is to be a pro with really good aim

[cerulean terrace]

oh ok thanks for the tip!

[lost snow]

Ok maybe I know why I recently started playing like shit.

Came to the realization now that I am also nervous for a task that shouldn't be bad, and I'm talking about going to sleep. I literally feel nervous for going to sleep

Anyone got a magic pill that can fix me? =(

I guess I'll just have to improve myself before going back to being as good, if not better, as I was before

[velvet grotto]

The way you're doing it is toxic to you. Are you relying on being a pro for money and being able to pay bills and everything?

[ripe walrus]

my wrist hurts, especially when aiming vertically is there a cause/fix for this?

[cerulean terrace]

Not for money. I love games.

[velvet grotto]

You should realize they don't matter, and you becoming pro would either make no or very little difference in this world. Your results in a game shouldn't be making you suicidal or having any huge effect on you.

[cerulean terrace]

I have this problem since is was younger. Trying to solve this with a therapist

[velvet grotto]

Good luck!

[calm storm]

im looking into doing wrist stretching through the pdf in pins, and I feel like some of them feel very hard to do, especially the prayer stretch, cause the lower half of my wrist feels very tight if I put my fingers together should I be worried or is it normal at firstß

its mainly my fingers that are the issue I think?

[cerulean terrace]

Thanks!

[violet swan]

would me being underweight effect my aiming?

My wrists are very slim and bony which is why I'm worried

[valid girder]

i have this thing called Voluntary dislocation

and when i mostly flick left i can feel as if my shoulder joint's about to pop out

[valid girder]

not sure if my left flicking needs more work or this actually is playing a part in why my left flicking sucks ass

[fickle gyro]

Why am I always tired? I sleep 8 hours every night and still feel tired especially wintertime when it's cold and dark outside.

[brazen sedge]

Nutrition, exercise and being exposed to sunlight? Circadian rhythm?

[warm flax]

lack of vitamin d is one of many things that can make you feel tired. and should 8 hours be enough for you or do you need an alarm to wake you up?

[fickle gyro]

I need an alarm to wake up. I sleep more on the weekends.

[sly sail]

what should i do if i kinda have a tingling sensation in my wrist happens after playing games for a while, i've never experienced wrist pain before though

can doing stretches and wrist exercises alone get rid of this? or is it a sign i should play less

[grim eagle]

I feel a lot of strain in my right shoulder while playing, mostly and like I can't relax while playing. with the left I feel relaxed, but I guess because I'm left-handed.

[worldly sail]

anyone know how to fix blurry vision from computer

[indigo sphinx]

prob means your bloodflow is being restricted somehow, could just have tight forearms or it could be a grip/posture issue

[fickle gyro]

Should I get a new chair? I feel like my current one is forcing me into bad posture by it's shape.

[trim drift]

people underestimate chairs imo if you cwn afoord it i would get a better one asap

[fickle gyro]

Idk where to get one since I have a quality chair but the ergonomics aren't right for me. I can't sit in a cheap feeling ikea chair.

[trim drift]

I sit in this and once i went to Ikea store and i tried some cheaper sub $200 chair and they felt amazing

[atomic moss]

is caffiene a useful substance to take or should I cut it out completely for optimal performance?

[cerulean terrace]

i have the same question

[silent osprey]

acute caff intake has pretty substantial ergogenic benefits, habitual intake still seems to have ergogenic benefits beyond baseline performance

[atomic moss]

so it’s good

[violet swan]

@dusty frigate Reply to what you said in #general , yes, you can, but make sure to be healthy with it.

A candy only diet may decrease your weight but it's really really horrible for your health

I wouldn't suggest it...

[mint wasp]

any thoracic scoliosis people getting extreme discomfort from arm aiming? Thinking i might have to go back to wrist dominant aiming since im just limited to how much i can improve on arm dominant aiming

[upbeat crystal]

It is probably important to note that for all of its benefits, caffeine is also linked with many negative effects in both long term and short term, such as high blood pressure, hypertension, and raised cholesterol.

Additionally, in the higher concentrations that are becoming all too common, things like shaking and acute coronary events are much more normal. A good review to read through is 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2008.10.006

(I'll also @atomic moss & @cerulean terrace)

[atomic moss]

👍

[cerulean terrace]

I can't take caffeine because of depressive remedies, too. Which brings me to a question that I'm always sleepy about because of these remedies. I'm going to see if the academy can work this out.

[austere plover]

howtofixdryeyessoicanplaywithoutblinkingevery150msandfeelbad

[leaden flicker]

Me too i always felt tired and now i swap junk food with healty food (dried fruit , vegetables fruit ) cofee early morning and fitness, i feel much better but i would like to improve even more

[upbeat crystal]

Either build a habit of always blinking and never letting them dry in the first place, or get some eye drops. They're pretty easy to find and are great for any kind of irritation.

[grave vale]

my brain can't do it, it's always stuck in this fear of failing and fear of not understanding suddenly I no longer pay attention to the hygiene of life.
I don't know it really improve my level

[velvet grotto]

wdym by "level"?

[gloomy ivy]

near the inner elbow there’s been a feeling of tightness and soreness, is this bad?

[upbeat crystal]

It could be, but it's far more likely that it's just a temporary thing. Let it rest for a day or two, and if it's still there maybe come back :)

[cerulean terrace]

i am too depressed to play but do not want to lose the consistency

not play for a day will impact on my perfomance?

[trim drift]

has anyone here ever done ice cold showers or cold plunges

ive got some questions

[upbeat crystal]

I do them a lot, what's up?

[upbeat crystal]

Taking rest days can actually improve your performance over the long term, don't be afraid to take them. However, this isn't health-specific, so maybe take similar inquiries to #advice

[trim drift]

its - outside and when water of those temps touches me it starts to hurt on areas of my stomach

idk of its because i got low bodyfat % or what

i mean its bearable but ive never felt that

[upbeat crystal]

What kind of pain is it, and is it internal, or more external?

[trim drift]

idk of its even pain but on skin nothing inside of me

prob cuz ive never done cold showers when outside temps are below 0c

i guess ill get used to it

[upbeat crystal]

Well, near-freezing water does tend to be pretty unbearable for longer duration, since the stinging definitely gets pretty bad. You get used to it to an extent, but I also kind of just enjoy the sensation, and you might too :)

[trim drift]

YES STINGING thats the word ive been looking for

[upbeat crystal]

Yep, that's totally normal.

[trim drift]

thanks

[austere plover]

im actually using eye drops for 2 days, tmrw 3, no effects

[upbeat crystal]

Are your eyes like this all the time, or only when gaming/on screens

[cerulean terrace]

Thanks for the tip and sorry for the wrong channel

[shrewd portal]

is it normal to have songs in the background of my dreams

[austere plover]

all time

[austere plover]

😭

[upbeat crystal]

I'd recommend to stick with the eye drops for a little longer, and if it still continues to be an outstanding issue, maybe go talk to a doctor. There's a possibility that it's an infection, although I can't say more since I'm not very educated on this specific area.

[grave vale]

Wdym ?

[velvet grotto]

"I don't know it really improve my level"
Level at what? Game, sport, mentality, etc?

[grave vale]

All

[echo bolt]

when is the best time to aim train ? i have to wake up at 7 30 go to gym and then come back at like 10-10:30 and i can aim train for around 1hr then i go to school and come back and i can aim train for a pretty long time but the thing is when i come home im very tired. So is it better to train more late before i sleep but while being tired or for 1hr after gym

[novel hatch]

definitely after gym

[echo bolt]

oh tysm!! is gym an important factor like in the good way or should i go to gym later in the nicht

night

[scarlet summit]

I’m new to mnk how can I stop my wrist and arms from hurting while I’m playing?

[lost snow]

I can't

It's periodical

Are there any breathing exercise that helps you keep things relaxed?

Maybe i just need to do a 30 mins warmup before starting to play to then know how to aim in game and therefore keep my composure through the game

Also, i don't understand how you guys keep the wrist attached to the desk, i can't control minor adjustment because of it

[upbeat crystal]

Just a heads up, nobody's circadian rhythm is the same. Disruption of a natural circadian rhythm is linked with all kinds of negative effects, all the way to cancer (although obviously that's in extreme scenarios). A recent paper on this can be found over at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8063933/

@echo bolt , I would recommend moving the gym into the evening if possible, and replacing that morning time with your aim training/gaming. I don't know how much free time you have in the evenings, but if possible, plan to end your workout ~1hr prior to going to bed, as it gives the endorphins enough time to wear off, and the physical fatigue to set in for an easier sleep :)

(Edit: In case you were wondering, no, exercising while a little bit tired won't impact your overall performance. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2657963/)

[upbeat crystal]

I don't know what kind of pain specifically you're referring to, but if it's just a general tiredness/soreness/tightness, perhaps the stretches listed here could help: https://bit.ly/wristandpostureguide

[austere plover]

im back and good

no eye pain

no dry eye

LESGOOOOOOOOO

https://tenor.com/view/thug-shake-thug-shaker-black-ass-shake-gif-25873456

[upbeat crystal]

That's great to hear!

[wispy hazel]

yesterday i was in my chair like the physically the most tired i’ve ever been then i’m like ok i’m going to sleep then i go into my bed and i can’t sleep at all

like i did a 10k run

exhausted when i came home

woke up at 6:30am

[lost snow]

Nah man

Help

Some good breathing exercises. I can't keep playing like this

I NEVER get comfortable, even after 40 games in a row

I sweat every game, i tense up like a piece of steel, i even start shaking

I fucking can't

[upbeat crystal]

Here's a short list that might help you out:

1. 4-7-8
2. Breath counting (reset after every 5 breaths)
3. Belly breathing
4. Box breathing
5. Muscle tension/relaxation cycle

Lots of these are already used in high-stress environments. For example, box breathing is used by navy seals.

[lost snow]

Trying to do these breathing exercises, i get even more out of breath than before

[molten charm]

whats the best monitor distance for fps games(valorant).? I want the healthiest one.

[copper crystal]

I find that pressing my nose against my crosshair as much as humanly possible works best for me, and is in fact, the healthiest

[lost snow]

It's not ironic btw, i have tried it before, and after a week of trying it, i became one with my monitor. You can't see better than that

[river badger]

idk my posture was so bad whenever i play i put my shoulder up every time and it hurts after 1-2 hours any suggestion?

[pulsar niche]

fix your posture and setup? not much else to suggest

and if you are fully sedentary then exercise

[wild rapids]

Box breathing, diaphragmic breathing and practice.

[trim drift]

2x the monitor size

[warm flax]

come in #fitness

[wild rapids]

How long have you used it? How aggressive is your claw grip? And how often do you eat and drink?

[wild rapids]

Send them in here

[plucky prism]

I'm stressed out with my hand cause it always sweats again when I'm training aim or playing any fps games. What I need to do?

[wispy pine]

Use gaming sleeve

It helps a lot

[plucky prism]

Oki thanks!!

[silent osprey]

probs better to ask in #fitness

also depends on if u have access to a gym n stuff

[molten charm]

i play for 1 hour and my eyes starting to burn... even with eyedrops. i might just quit its so bad -.-

its just too annoying 😭

[cerulean terrace]

my thumb hurts a lot, and i didnt even did 2 hours of training

[wild rapids]

Blue light? Brightness?

[wild rapids]

Are you talking about aim training or weight lifting? If it's aim training, are you pinching your mouse? If so, how tightly?

[molten charm]

It’s eversince I got my new glasses a couple months ago.. It got blue light filter in it.. I play full brightness.. my eyes are just feeling garbage since then ..

Idk the doctor checks my eyes says it’s just dry eyes aswell

[wild rapids]

Full brightness? Jeez.

[molten charm]

yea

[wild rapids]

I would recommend lowering your brightness, no one can or should be able to handle max brightness. (depends on monitor really.)

[molten charm]

I will try that

What brightness you recommend

70%?

[dim current]

would advise a lot of protein and caffeine. Workout should be specified on one area of body. Do lots of cardio and consider day fasting and only eating at night if u want to lose weight quick.

[grizzled oracle]

shaky wrist when doing an external rotation no pain whats going on

[wild rapids]

Do you have a good diet? Do you eat healthy, drink healthy amounts of water? Have you ever injured your wrist? Are you tense or relaxed? How tired are you, are you playing on a high sens?

[grizzled oracle]

diet fine drink 3L of water a day I have a bad shoulder injury usually in between tense and relaxed, not that tired and play low sens

[wild rapids]

I would check the recommended brightness amount in your games of choice, most likely in the graphic settings >brightness.

[wild rapids]

It might be the shoulder injury, do you know what was injured?

[grizzled oracle]

supraspinatus muscle

[wild rapids]

Did you tear the muscle?

[grizzled oracle]

no

i have tendonitis

it didnt tear

but im not sure how the shoulder would be affecting my wrist

and its worse when i move to the right with my hand and barely there when i move left

[wild rapids]

I'm not a health specialist, but from the amount that I've looked up the supraspinatus muscle, it seems to form a part of the rotator cuff.

[grizzled oracle]

yea it does

[wild rapids]

I would ask some people in here who specialize or have better knowledge about the body.

[grizzled oracle]

Ok ty

[wild rapids]

Two things I saw during my search.

[upbeat crystal]

How long has this been going on for?

[grizzled oracle]

a long time

i have kind of just regained full range of motion recently after damaging the shoulder in april

but i always thought the wrist issue was connected to the shoulder issue

just dawned on my today it could be a separate issue

[upbeat crystal]

it likely is. especially if the injury only recently healed, you could expect some level of weakness. did you do any pt after the injury?

[grizzled oracle]

Yea on and off, im still in a physio program as of today

[upbeat crystal]

and this is correct. this is why I believe that they're likely linked.

[upbeat crystal]

it might be worthwhile to bring it up with your therapist for their opinion, as they can probably see what's going on a lot more accurately.

[grizzled oracle]

I emailed them today and they gave me some exercises and said "it is to do with lack of strength through the wrist"

[upbeat crystal]

yeah, this is exactly what I was thinking. go through the exercises, do them for a while, and little by little, you'll notice the tremors start to subside

not much else you can do, I suppose

[grizzled oracle]

Are you a student or a physio yourself?

[upbeat crystal]

planning to study medicine, currently finishing school but have already done some first aid and external courses haha

[grizzled oracle]

oh i see

Its hard to know if just strengthening your tendon and wrist again will bring about the fine motor control i used to have

have you any thoughts on that?

[upbeat crystal]

I can't speak for the details, but I think that there's a possibility that the level of control you had might not ever fully come back. Assuming that you're on the younger side, it's more rare for tendinopathy to emerge at this age, which hints to me that it might be a little bit more severe.

However, I don't know too much about long-term recovery, so I guess I'm not the best person to ask

[grizzled oracle]

i see

well thanks anyway

[upbeat crystal]

good to hear that there's an actual professional who can help out more than I can :)

[grizzled oracle]

you mean my pt?

[upbeat crystal]

yep

[grizzled oracle]

She helps as much as she can but i dont think many people in physio understand gaming and the movement involved that well

[upbeat crystal]

in that regards, I get it. If it's any help, I would recommend trying a higher sens and getting used to it. It'll mean that you're doing less rotation overall, which might help with the tremors.

[grizzled oracle]

there is even less margin for error when playing a high sens, so if i'm shaking with my wrist movements it would probably be worse imo

[upbeat crystal]

there is that too.

Give it a try though, see what it's like. Maybe try finding a way to warm up your arm such as a hot water bottle, which might loosen things up for a little.

although obviously your shaking is more from weakness than tension, it might still help

[grizzled oracle]

I'll give it a try, thanks

[upbeat crystal]

hope it gets better soon!

[umbral storm]

Hello, I've a problem I used to put my wrist only on the table and aim but my wrist started hurting so right now I put my whole hand on the table but because right now I move my hand a lot my shoulder started to hurt, Is that normal?

[wild rapids]

Yeah, for that type of issue, that would work; wouldn't it also work if he basically uses his wrist as little as possible, while would kinda require the lower side which would naturally cause more arm movements? He could also try adding fingertip movements, again, not sure whether that would be affected by his wrist issues.
(All of the help I try and provide is what I know from gaming, and or from my research I conduct on several Google sites, that seem stable and not suspicious. Which explains my lack of health knowledge, I merely know basic terms like forearm, arm, wrist, etc. Not advanced terms that this channel usually receives, so I try to research and put together the pieces to what it could affect and etc.)

[fallen mortar]

Tips on feeling a little burn on right bicep when flicking a shit ton??

Like aint no way 💀

[silent osprey]

not sure what response ur expectin

if ur using a muscle a lot ur probably goig to feel it

[coarse horizon]

when i do the warmup routine, my wrist doesnt hurt but my bicep does, is there something im doing wrong?

[fallen mortar]

Thats good

I mean normal

[wild rapids]

Try to make it so it matches the recommended filters in your games in the brightness configuration settings.

[fierce bay]

my right (mouse hand) forearm, the area before my elbow, feels really tight and had pain earlier when playing vidya. I usually have it resting on table, but if that's unhealthy I'll just rest the front part of my forearm closer to my wrist instead of my whole arm

any thoughts/advice?

I can send some pictures too if what im saying isn't making sense

[molten charm]

this helped alot, im playing 60% montor brightness instead of 100

it seems to be better, im still going to the doctor again and see if its anything bad

so thx!

[rare kernel]

I would slow down, and talk to a PT if the pain is obviously correlated to using your mouse.

[fierce bay]

good advice. I’m taking a break today and I can definitely feel some tenderness on the right side of my hand and on that part of forearm. Hoping I can train tomorrow but I’d rather rest a day or two and recover and then get back to it than keep going and risk worse.

The more I rest, the more I think it has to do with overtraining/overuse than posture, but can’t be too sure

[rare kernel]

Do you lift at all?

[fierce bay]

Not very recently, it’s been like 5 days and I didn’t go close to failure on my workout last time.

Overall, inconsistently, so I’d say not really.

Sorry for lack of clarity on that answer btw, I didn’t know how to answer that because I started working out again a couple weeks ago, but don’t have a routine for it, so it’s ineffective. I do plan on being consistent and creating/logging though.

[rare kernel]

Good idea if you are up for it. I was asking because the elbow can also start to hurt if you are training wrong, I would talk to a physical therapist, or your doctor.

[fierce bay]

Gotcha. I’ll talk to them and see what they think. Thanks for the help 😄

[rare kernel]

for sure

[hidden bone]

did u guys feel shaky when u first started? lol

[warm flax]

yup, still do just a bit less

[stable fjord]

might be a dumb question but how can I make sure im sitting on the correct hight? I know I should find something comfortable but everything seems off either too high or too low

[upbeat crystal]

Typically the best thing to do is have you legs at about 90 degrees, and your feet resting on the floor.

[hidden crag]

Your eyes should be in line with the top of your monitor or slightly below

[wild rapids]

Mine's like normal, 40, 50.
(Tv settings (Yes I know lol), tv brightness, in-game brightness.)

[balmy sundial]

This depends on the size of the book and the orientation of your arm, but if your wrist is digging into the edge of the book, that's very bad. Regardless of circumstances, if you're doing something that is causing wrist pain or malfunction, it's probably not something that you should continue doing.

[compact quiver]

Is it bad to tighten your muscles constantly while aiming? I usually get very tight on my arm and my wrist. Usually while I am aim training as well. I try train relaxed but I obviously play a lot worse both in game and score wise. I try to play relaxed but if I try to push my scores or go fast I feel my muscles getting really tight on arm and my wrist depending on the scenario. Is this a bad habit to shake or am I overthinking it and good aim requires tightening your muscles?

[earnest jewel]

You want to try to be as relaxed as possible for the best muscle control and stability of you aim visually and physically. IF you ever feel or look jittery while aiming often times it is due to tightness / pressure issues and is due to you pushing to hard on your mouse or over all tensing up in any part of you arm / hand. It is generally agreed upon that tense is bad and you want to conscientiously try to get rid of the habit by thinking about it while aim training and building up the muscle memory to not tense up when in tricky aiming scenarios and in game. There are some top aimmer guides on how to get rid of jitter and watch some of those videos for tips on that as well as on pressure control with you mouse specifically if those videos don't get to the root of your problem.

AS you build up experience you will be able to build up speed without getting too tense. You will get tense at times no matter what because of our physiology as humans but you want to minmize that tenseness as much as possible which at the beginning may slow you down and hinder performance but in the end it will drastlcally improve your scores and performance if performed correctly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7S-mafDz08

this is a great video for this topic

[compact quiver]

Thanks, yall are so awesome here!

[earnest jewel]

no problem good luck on your aim / gaming journey

[rancid steeple]

Hey guys I’ve been receiving some uncomfortable feeling and pressure when I push in on this spot I have no wrist pain or arm pain so I’m not thinking it’s how’s I’m sitting but rather how I’m holding the mouse and contact points

Would appreciate some advice

also feels that way under the marked spot as well but same area

[lethal cloak]

go to the doctors

why u asking a discord

[violet swan]

Hotrod told me that being fully relaxed idk if this is the same thing as relaxed as possible but he told me being fully relaxed isn't the best thing and having tension is Ok! but I agree with this! As long as you're relaxed you sohuld be good!

Was wondering this too! Anybody know htris?

[earnest jewel]

Yeah I just meant like extremely relaxed is generally good but you can’t actually move your mouse accurately if you are ultra relaxed so that is def true

[violet swan]

Agreed!

[cerulean terrace]

are black box anti depressants bad for aim training?

[rare kernel]

you should always keep a relaxed wrist, hand and arm. When you play and when you train

Train with a higher sensitivity, thats what made the most difference for me

[rare kernel]

Really depends on what effects the medication causes. The reason why some SSRI's have the black box is because of study findings related to suicidal ideation in children.

[rare kernel]

I don't really have credibility and hotrod most likely knows what he's talking ab, but the best way to build neural recruitment is through full relaxation, that way the muscles in your hand, wrist and arm are all responsive to small movements.

Smaller muscles don't do micro-movements well at all. When you flex or tense your hand, you limit motor recruitment. I can explain it in depth if you want, but being relaxed is the only way more neurons will cause the muscles to contract.

[violet swan]

Yes please explain more!

And ya! I agree being Fully relaxed is the best way for Smoothness scenario!

[rare kernel]

I believe its because tensing or flexing your hand skips the process of recruitment thru repetition. You want your hand to be as controlled as possible in the long run, the only way to improve muscle control in your hand is thru neurophysiological recruitment. As you train, more neurons contract more muscles, which overtime leads to more control

[violet swan]

How do I get neurophysiological?

[rare kernel]

aim training

[river sluice]

Hello, I currently have a 1-3-1 grip. My first grip was the 1-2-1 grip. I've been using the 1-3-1 grip for about a year now and I've decided on this grip because I've heard it's better for the wrist its very important for me now I only have the problem that I have wrist pain and I think I know where my pinkie hurts from and I saw in a video of 1hp that you can also get wrist pain from pinkie I think i have to go back to 1-2-1 now my question is this grip isn't good either because as i understood my hand is no longer straight to my arm what should i do now? thanks in advance

[pulsar niche]

i think proper ergonomics, conditioning your arm/wrist and taking rest when its needed plays a bigger role than choosing over those two grips

[narrow heron]

Hey this probably has been asked like 20 times here already
Just wondering what kind of stretches do you guys do for your wrists? After 200h of Kovaaks I start feeling like my wirsts are slowly getting a bit overstrained and I am not sure what guides to follow online for it to avoid misinformation and potentially unhealthy exercises

[azure bear]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzjOCYkn8mY&t=416s a great video for wrist streches 🙂

[narrow heron]

tyyyy!

[undone widget]

My lats hurt, only and only when I am using the mouse

I do not know what to do

Been doing physio for a while and it si not helping

I thought that maybe its my elbow flare angle or height relative to the table(got a crank adjustable table) but its all the same

its the muscle right above my shoulder blades

do know the muscle groups name

[undone widget]

i believe its the rhomboid

[novel hatch]

mine's also tight

i just foam roll/lacrosse ball massage it

not really sure what else to do other than that, gonna try supplementing collagen soon

[undone widget]

I do not know how to use the roller, ive had it for a long time

i dont get where the relief comes from

i bet I am usng it wrong

[undone widget]

i have don physio

which the most medicine you can get in this scenario

no dice

i am high key jelous of everyone hwo can game for longer than 30 minutes without feeling pain

[novel hatch]

i have a strong back so it's just tightness for me

strictly on my right side which is my mouse side

[undone widget]

same here

it only comes up when gaming, but i literally do not use the mouse the pain kinda fades very slowly

not even gaming rather using the mouse

[novel hatch]

what kind of chair do you have

curious

i've had chiro sessions but i feel like i'd need to try an actual massage therapist

[undone widget]

this minus the armrests

like exactly this chair, not an example

[novel hatch]

a

i see

lacrosse ball seems to be the way to get the deepest relief for me but

it's temporary

dead hangs help a little as well

[undone widget]

ill look into those, thank you for the pointers

more than 2 months of physio got me

[severe peak]

Yo my right shoulder and wrist have some pain and I think I have mild trigger finger now I’m gonna take a full week at least off gaming but does anyone know what like I should do idk

[shy citrus]

what is it called?

[undone widget]

"FlexFit Hyken Mesh Task Chair with Adjustable Arms - Black"

[turbid fossil]

ehm

I been having wrist pain since on saturday I grinded schulte hover for too long without breaks, then went bowling and then messed up when doing pullup like stuff

what is best way to have it recover faster?

I get sting in wrist if I make my hand into a fist

[austere plover]

im having dry eyes again 😭

[grim eagle]

a good way to keep breathing in situations of friction or in some particular areas? my breathing tends to slow down until I barely go into certain things, leading me to stiffen

[wooden mortar]

Weird question but is sleeping on side better or back? I’ve been waking up super tired and lethargic recently (carries throughout the day) and there isn’t really a position that helps me wake up well. What’s a good position to sleep in or something to help me wake up better at least?

[balmy sundial]

Ergonomically speaking I'm pretty sure sleeping on your back is better, however the most important thing is what is most comfortable for you, as you can get different mattress firmnesses, pillow types, etc. to accommodate your preferred sleeping position. For example if you like to sleep on your side, it's recommended to get a body pillow (no not that kind), to put between your legs to help take pressure off of your spine iirc.

As an extra aside: I would consider taking B-Complex vitamin supplements, as a B-Vitamin deficiency is a common cause of sleep problems.

[cerulean grail]

yeah, i'm a life long side-sleeper and without the body pillow my hips and lower back are in agony lol

i've got a 7ft one that can go between my calves/knees/thighs + behind me for back support and it's gr8

[balmy sundial]

hell ye jake

[silent osprey]

interesting

i only sleep on side but ive never liked having a pillow to cuddle or anything

firm bed + thin pillow for me

[violet swan]

Yo guys is it normal for my aim to be really shaky during the morning

[weary bane]

if u havent eaten anything then yeh ig

[novel hatch]

less tension, focus on proper technique rather than aping for score

[spark thistle]

How do people start eating healthy

I Wanna start eating better food cuz I got hella money

[nova stone]

depends on ur goals

calorie deficit or surplus?

tracking macros is important too

get a fitness app (myfitnesspal)

[silent osprey]

avoid overly processed foods

thats kinda it

eating 'healthy' is super wide in scope and kinda depends on ur goals, but for the average person its mostly just eating unprocessed foods and getting a good variety of stuff in your diet

especially PLANTS

im not anti-animal produce, but diets with a ton of plant intake are almost universally better than everything else

so just make sure ur getting em in

[lone elbow]

how much does your physical health affect your mental health

[cerulean grail]

As a chronically ill person & someone who was bedridden for 2yr - A LOT. mental health also affects physical health. they both feed off of one another so if you take care of yourself as a whole it helps more than just one or the other

[copper basin]

i second this as someone who happily eats meat. get some fresh fruit and veg in your diet, you'll feel so much better in the long run

[loud spindle]

Avacado brocolli also get ur protien intake up

[copper basin]

kale's great for vitamin d, better than milk. for protein, worth having beans, kidney beans or mung beans should suffice and are quite delicious

[warm flax]

kale literally doesn't contain vitamin d. it's fat soluble mostly found in animal sources.

[copper basin]

ok

thought i heard somewhere kale is better for your bones than milk is and milk being helpful for your bones is something over-reported by the dairy industry

[delicate warren]

im having a ‘tired’ feeling on my wrist, hands finger but only when I play CS GO, if I play cod or apex it doesn’t make my hands tired

Any ideas?

[meager relic]

You should start by combining a plan to eat healthy with a plan for an exercise regimen, even if its committing to like 5 pushups a night.. obv a more significant routine would be optimal but the point is, it's easiest to formulate a nutrition plan to fuel yourself healthily, that way your forcing your body to work it's metabolic engine & can plan out how many carbs/protien/fat to consume each day and shop accordingly.. The short answer tho is buy some fruits n vegetables lol

[meager relic]

Maybe it's the more rigid control that's constantly required in a game like cs compared to the shift between casual movement around the map until you get into a fight in cod or apex 🤔

[delicate warren]

Hmm maybe im tensing too much?

[modern palm]

too much to ignore that's for sure

[versed gull]

i just got done writing like 12 paragraphs to 8 different people telling me why adderall is unfair in esports when in reality it does absolutely nothing unless you need it

if anyone would like to tell me why it is unfair pls respond id be happy to debate

and no im 17 and am in no health or medical field

[sleek tundra]

What are some exercises I could to do to increase hand and wrist stamina?

[steel bison]

how long should be my rest days

[silent osprey]

resting from what

[warm flax]

days are 24 hours whether you rest or not sry

[weary bane]

how do i get rid of blurry eyes

[novel hatch]

get glasses

[weary bane]

its justr like as if they r wet , and its either when i wake up or when i played for a long time

so i dont think there is a need for glasses

[hallow shadow]

Prob dry eyes

Looking at a screen for that long does that

[novel hatch]

could be astigmatism, i'd still get an eye exam in your case if you don't already have glasses

[hallow shadow]

Probably should be eye drops or take rests

[hallow shadow]

I have astigmatism kek

[novel hatch]

same lol

[hallow shadow]

Got all the bad korean genetics

😔

[warm flax]

make sure you're well hydrated (is just one thing to check off)

[eternal dirge]

So recently I've been visiting a psychologist on my college campus, and turns out I may more than likely have ADHD + Anxiety. Sometimes I have been able to hyperfocus and absolutely destroy in games of Apex, but more often than not I've also noticed too that sometimes I get rly tense or flustered in common fights, and then have the most unsmooth aim possible

That tenseness applies to me mentally and physically, like I can feel like my aim just worsens

Is this something that I can mitigate or nah?

[teal ermine]

try playing in a comfortable settings without outside distractions. play some soft music at around 5% volume also helped me with anxiety during games

[violet swan]

does scoliosis affect aiming?

[pallid mural]

i mean idk, maybe? even if it is, letting it discourage u from ur goals is only detrimental, i dont think it affects aiming tho 🙂

[silk basin]

short answer, play in a position that is comfortable and works for you. if you have scoliosis there’s only so much you can do to mitigate that. So, the best thing to do is find what position resting your arm/hand on the desk works for you. An aim coach by West Proter, goes on this topic well. You can find his video on his youtube @ West Proter. Hope this helps and keep practicing!

[violet swan]

no

[copper basin]

what should i do if after crying my head hurts? i know it might not be related to this and i could narrow it down to a number of factors: sleep deprivation, caffeine withdrawal, screen time, forgetting medication and/or hangover

if wanting to avoid crying because of how it could cause headaches does become a real fear for me, what should i do?

i also want to know if others also experience this

[twin galleon]

the base of my thumb by the joint has really been hurting lately is there any stretches i can do?

[violet swan]

Thanks everyone for the information @pallid mural @silk basin @violet swan

I will try my best

[storm tundra]

I can't achieve platinum rank in kovaaks because of smoothbot which hurts my wrists severely. what do i do?

[novel hatch]

try moving your wrist less?

[small owl]

When does it hurt is ig the first step of figuring out the source of the problem

[silent osprey]

tense up way less buzz

the less u try the better you are at smoothbot

use a normal sens if ur not already

a lot of people with stupid high or stupid low sensitivities have to put a lot of tension on their wrist

[storm tundra]

My sens is something like 0.17 in the game, im not sure if its stupid high or stupid low but i can't seem to translate it into kovaaks. It feels like nothings truly right for me

[silent osprey]

what game

[storm tundra]

roblox sensitivity for arsenal

Aim lab has an option and i set it to 0.15

[silent osprey]

yhea idk how to convert roblox stuff

you can just measure it physically if youre lazy and want an approximation

[storm tundra]

Yeah i think the sensitivity converter would be the better otpion

[violet swan]

Guys I have a grinding right shoulder idk why and it is affecting my aim cuz when i move my hand a lot it starts to like tense

[civic rose]

wanted to ask here

I'm trying to get off of my caffeine dependency

and it's been only two days

but I usually consumed like

80 mg of caffeine a day

but without it I tilt easily and can't focus as much idk

I want to get off of it so

that when i can have it

it can have more benefits

but I think I kinda need it

because I have unmedicated adhd and I've gotten so used to it

it keeps me calmer then when I don't have it

[violet swan]

I don’t drink caffeine at all I drink water

Is not drinking caffeine at all a bad thing

[civic rose]

no if anything that's better

I'm not too sure though

[silent osprey]

80mg is fairly low, i would just keep taking it if you think it legit helps u

anecdotally caff is super useful for me with adhd also

[silent osprey]

no

[pallid mural]

stretch upper body + train back side of shoulder + rotator cuff, keep posture good especially back and neck

[violet swan]

I did go to chiropractor and he did crack my neck and spine. he recommended that I keep my chest up and my shoulders back I try my best to do that but sometimes i forget so I keep reminding myself

[pallid mural]

yep, same with all of us
my neck was forward as we speak lol

[violet swan]

he also said get posture brace

i got one

[pallid mural]

hmmmmmm idk about that one

[violet swan]

idk how that will help

cuz if i take it off i go to my normal posture

[pallid mural]

its like replacement for back strength but ur back will not get stronger, i think its bad idea

[violet swan]

yea

[pallid mural]

just gotta remind urself and ur back will become stronger with time and it will be easy

[violet swan]

I do train my lats and back

Mostly with pull ups

cuz i got bar at home

[pallid mural]

try including rotator cuff movements

[violet swan]

my chiropractor said i have unstable shoulder and the grinding will go away but it will take longer

and sometimes it stays

he said do stability exercises

[pallid mural]

those are very good! + rotator cuff

[violet swan]

i do them each morning

[violet swan]

I have this weight problem at 130 pounds i could do 20 pulls ups clean now at 145 i can do like 9 but it is because after school started i quit doing pull ups idk what is the reason on why i become so bad at pull ups It is my fav exercise

The problem i have is weight gain and loss

last week i was 149 pounds now i am 145 pounds

it keeps changing

oh how tall

i just eat 4 plates of rice and chiken

i go tmy self air fryer

I am 6ft

i got scoliosis

the doctor did tell me that I am growing really fast

I cant bulk now because school is giving me shit food I eat vegetables every day and when i get home i eat some meat or beans with yogurt

I dont count callories either

i just eat lots of food

I did get sick because i ate lots of food 3 weeks ago and i got stomach cramps

they are ass

They giving me shity milk which expires in 2 days

it tastes bitter

[slender bone]

When u get like 0-6 in valorant your losing 6 rounds and u want to punch your desk,monitor,just hit something what else can I do that will give me the same feeling as destroying my things for some reason my body/mind resorts to either punching/kicking the desk to continue the game I kind of let this habit grow although i nver destroyed anything fully before.

[weary bane]

i mean just get a sturdy desk and hit it

u will learn after that its not worth it

[novel hatch]

just do it in your brain over and over until it manifests into reality somehow despite never having physically touched the object violently before. this is how i developed psychokinetic abilities and why my monitor needs an RMA.

[wild rapids]

Does anyone know how Hypermobility Syndrome would affect aiming? More the tightness/pain than the flexibility.

[loud spindle]

Does anyone aim worse after the gym

[violet swan]

me my aim gets way too flicky and i overflick a lot after gym

it also feels fast

[pliant belfry]

oddly enough mine feels better, even if i did an intense upper body/arm workout that day

although I also dont take any pre-workout or have caffeine ever so that may be a factor that helps (no caffeine jitters)

[violet swan]

Cut Sugar my fellow gamers as much as you can, its a posion. https://youtu.be/b2taSMx6394

[leaden flicker]

I've done and my brain said me thank you, i replace sugar stuff with dry fruit

[untold widget]

Can the hand get sore after aim training ^^? It's not like it's hurting it's more like fatigue

[prisma comet]

yes your muscles get tired after any workout

need help with outside distractions + irritability, i was prescribed adderall and i want to go back to it because its incredibly difficult to function without it, but ive been hesitant because of the stigma around it in the gaming community , are there any natural ways to deal with this (adhd)

[small owl]

The stigma is mainly around the ppl who abuse it that don't have ADHD

[untold perch]

🥶

[small owl]

W vrt

[lethal mantle]

better reaction time then mine

[gloomy ivy]

use adderall, just don’t take more than prescribed

nobody is going to come after you because you take medicine prescribed to you

[gloomy ivy]

after a long session maybe, though you are likely fatiguing yourself by tensing too much. if you try to remain relaxed in your hand while aiming, you won’t experience as much fatigue

[compact quiver]

Does anyone know anything about gains from practicing while using caffeine or taking ADHD meds?

I play way better and focused when I drink caffeine. ADHD meds don't really make a difference besides they give me more patience.

That being said my whole idea is does drinking caffeine or potentially taking my meds on days I am aim training or play ultimately help or hurt my long term improvement? Or could it even potentially help me improve faster?

Weird question, but I thinks its a interesting topic. I will probably try to find more research papers on it because Im sure studies of been done on this concept for competitors taking Adderall or other stimulants.

[pine scarab]

why did i have an @ in here

[grim eagle]

Good method or tips to relax shoulder?

I'm getting used to putting my whole arm on the desk, with the old one I put it three quarters and you can already see the benefits on the score, but every time a tense situation occurs, my right shoulder feels stiff, or when I play kovaak

[balmy sundial]

Could be that your desk is too high, and you're subconsciously lifting your shoulder slightly to compensate for this. It could also be that your shoulder is having to work to overcome the friction between your forearm and mousepad/desk.

[grim eagle]

I have secretlab and recently bought adjustable desk

compared to the old one, he lowered it from 75 cm to 66. and with my feet I touch the ground, I support my whole arm, compared to before I put half, I see improvements because before the elbow went downwards bringing tension, now it happens less only when I get tense..but I always notice this stiffening

maybe more exercises like pull ups maybe help me to develop more shoulder strength?

and maybe avoid this, I don't know

[balmy sundial]

See if this helps:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=locnPgVvRio

[grim eagle]

I was see this video for have same feeling

[balmy sundial]

In that case I would try stretching and shoulder mobility exercises.

[grim eagle]

I feel a kind of tingling near the neck on the right side of the back, when I do handstand exercises I feel this sensation

[granite inlet]

is smoking w e e d bad for mouse control development ?

[novel hatch]

lowers the quality of your sleep which might impact how fast you're able to learn/improve

although probably doesn't matter that much

[trim drift]

whats the optimal amount of water intake daily?

[novel hatch]

drink water with meals and when you're thirsty, not really complicated

[royal jungle]

how much does it hinder the ability?

[novel hatch]

if you feel like you're not improving and you're not getting deep sleep, it's the first thing i would cut out

everyone is different

[glacial spear]

wouldn't recommend any drug is hurtfull for progress in any sport

[novel hatch]

except for the ones that aren't

[royal jungle]

i really am not, i think i might have insomnia but i dunno

[novel hatch]

maybe talk to a doctor, high quality sleep is very important not only for improvement but your overall health

[royal jungle]

yeah true

[proud belfry]

any idea why this circle i marked up hurts in my very lower back? every time there’s weight on my right leg and i lift it, it hurts and any time i walk and lift my right leg it hurts there

[proud belfry]

it’s like a nerve is getting pinched

[molten charm]

is anyone playing with a bluelight filter on their monitor?

and is it worth doing?

[copper basin]

I do, I'm used to it. If target visibility is really important to you, turn it off, but try to get sleep to make up for long or overnight sessions.

[violet swan]

Cat videos improve health by thousands! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fekTeVXMCM

[solar halo]

Anyone else experience red/burning eyes after 1-2 hours of playing?

[royal jungle]

yeah thats probably cos you arent sleeping enough or are not blinking enough

you're straining it too much

[velvet grotto]

how are you supposed to blink when ur supposed to track a bot non stop is a question ive been asking myself for a long time

[royal jungle]

great point. you dont actually track bots the whole practice session. also its something that comes automatically after you've been practicing

at least for me it has

[molten charm]

Same for me idk how to fix

[mint widget]

guys i have loved my viper mini for such a long time but its starting to cause some pain in my hand?

i grip it pretty firmly so i think its that so i kinda want to try a mouse for a more relaxed grip

[solar halo]

try to lower sens and use more arm instead of only wrist

[mint widget]

can try that, im currently on around 30cm/360 so i feel like its already not that high

[warm flax]

is it not too small for you?

[mint widget]

Yeah thats what it has been feeling like recently

[molten charm]

Man im crying on front my pc rn its so frustrating having dry eyes all day for months and i cant get to fix them.. I dont want my biggest enemy to get that shit..

[magic whale]

Damn I felt the same thing like 2 weeks ago I don't know why, I whish someone knew, like doctors in Quebec only tell you to take Advil or smth

[fallen mortar]

Any tips for early arthritis in arm? My dr told me to get voltaren but I want a cure bruh

Someone tell me the method

[mint widget]

Is advil like paracetamol? Here you just take a paracetamol, or two.

[harsh notch]

hey ! When I train, my right arm is kinda shaky (my hand to) how can I fix this cus I feel like it's not supposed to happen x)

[solar halo]

try to aim slower and work on your smoothness, don’t pursue high scores in scenarios at this moment

shakiness also can be related to stress

[harsh notch]

Ty 😄

I feel it but not on screen, like I feel my arm shaking but on screen it's not showing + it's only on right side ( when I track a target going from left to right)

it's kinda weird

[solar halo]

try to hold your mouse more relaxed next time when u track a target to prevent tension

[harsh notch]

I recorded my hand I looked it's almost invisible

[harsh notch]

yeah that's what I'm thinking 😄

[solar halo]

you will probably get worsen scores at first, but it’s bad habit to hold ur mouse that hard

[harsh notch]

yeah ok ok I'll try this ty for informations 🙂

[mystic anvil]

Heya,
2 years ago i have a dequervain tendonitis, i rest about 6 months, and everything feel better after time, i was only playing slow game like CSGO / Apex using low sens ( 43 cm up to 50 with the whole arm on the table with a 90 ° angle) for using mostly my arm and by the way reducing the amount of movement of my wrist.

Today i decide to start battlefield 4 again, and cuz the game is fast, i raise up my sens up to ~ 40 / 35 cm.
After an hour, i feel some numbness and the same feeling that i had 2 years ago > like a big tension in the base of the thumb, also i precise that i hold my mouse with almost no pressure at all on the grip, ( starlight 12 S > 43 gr on the weight and my hand is 17.2 x 9.2 cm)
I also have recently a shoulder pain located at the base of my neck on the top of the right shoulder blade (arm that uses the mouse) very soft but have some " burning " sensation

WTF just happen ? not a pain for about 1 year, everything was alright, after that i come back with low sens, everything is fine, but as soon i switch to some " medium / hight sens " My Thumb just say " no ".

Does someone have an idea ? And by the way if yes, do you have some advices / exercises ?

[violet swan]

I have this problem as well "I also have recently a shoulder pain located at the base of my neck on the top of the right shoulder blade (arm that uses the mouse) very soft but have some " burning " sensation"

[mystic anvil]

@violet swan and what happen ?

[mental tulip]

I woke up with fairly bad wrist pain in my right wrist along with it and my shoulder being fairly tight. I've been doing some stretches and light mobility work and the pain does seem to be alleviating. Problem is I want/need to get back on the grind. Is this something that I need to wait out the pain on or can I just push through it? (for some context my desk is currently too high so my ergonomics are a bit bad and as a result I am generally used to playing with some pain from time to time but this is worse than usual.)

[mystic anvil]

@mental tulip place something under your feet for elevate them and raise up your chair

[mental tulip]

cant theres a low drawer that blocks my legs that cant be removed 🤪 I'm getting a new desk soon but worried about wrist atm.

[mystic anvil]

first, do you have a good chair ?

[mental tulip]

it's relatively solid but the desk I'm getting can be used as a standing desk as well which I'm going to test for a bit

I've seen dafran doing it for a bit and he seems to like it

[mystic anvil]

if you have doubt like myself about what you really have, the best thing to do, is to stop everything until you figure what is bad / resolve the problem

[mental tulip]

not really an option but the massage gun is working nicely appreciate the advice.

[mental tulip]

K it got worse going to doc loool

[violet swan]

Just a tip that has helped me for anxiety and anxiousness, taking a vitamin B complex and taking fish oil pills has really regulated my mood and become less stressed over all.

[mystic anvil]

See doc today, some mesotherapy for help the healing process, but overall, one ultimate advice : Resting

[plush quail]

alright so I'm going to start taking bupropion tomorrow and I'm alittle worried about how it might affect me while playing has anyone else used bupropion and had a good experience with it?

[errant zodiac]

shouldnt really do anything unless youre drowsy

[violet swan]

my tail bone hurts

[dense violet]

It tends to cause the opposite

Agitation, headaches, insomnia

[fast monolith]

Did you find anything that helps w this? Experiencing the same unfortunately, took a day off aim training and it's still quite sore :/

[twin galleon]

I started doing stretches from #resources before playing, and every 30 minutes - to an hour, my thumb barely hurts anymore^^

[violet willow]

Take breaks and ^. Take 1-2 days to rest. Really helps you and builds motivation.

[fast monolith]

Thanks I'll check them out 🙂

[twin galleon]

^^

[dawn rivet]

does anyone have any experience with wrist supports like the carpio 2.0 or G2.0

[oak oxide]

I have the G2.0! I really, really like it

[dawn rivet]

ive been using it off and on, but i aim worse with it and feel like even though my wrist feels better, my arm tenses more to get the stability you're losing from not having your palm directly on the mousepad. maybe i just need to get used to it

[fair rampart]

Wasn’t there a section somewhere here about nootropics?

[warm flax]

on boardzy discord I think

[winged plover]

chicken nugget

[pallid mural]

check your posture, make sure neck and upper back are in good position at all times, stretch them often
exercise your whole upper body consistently, mainly back side including rotator cuff muscles
stretch pecs and biceps, front neck especially

[terse onyx]

does anyone actually stretch their fingers and wrists?

if you do lmk what stretches i should do

[quiet swift]

https://www.maxgaming.fi/fi/muut-tarvikkeet-4/finger-trainer-silikonista-ranne-grip-trainer-4kg

for wrist just move then around on purpose like side to side up and down and you can use light weights as long as there's no pain.

[terse onyx]

tysm

[rugged juniper]

you guys got any good eye exercises? During tac fps games, there are times where I can't focus my eyes on the enemies movement,etc. Basically I'm just using my eyes are really lazy and I'm only using my periphal vision to look at enemies and not intentionally focusing at them.

[plush quail]

when i kovaak this specific part of my hand hurts is there any stretches or strengthen i could do to not feel pain in this area

[balmy sundial]

Here's my recommendation -

Go to this link: https://www.testufo.com/framerates-versus#photo=alien-invasion.png&pps=2880&framepacingerror=0&direction=bounce&framerate=144&compare=2&showfps=0

What you are going to do here is constantly focus on and then track, as it moves across the screen, a UFO (little alien guy). Every time the UFO you're tracking leaves the screen, visually acquire and focus on a new one as quickly as possible, then track it, and so on and so forth. There are some settings you will want to tweak. The "direction" field should be set to bounce, leave that as is. Set the frame rate to whatever the refresh rate of your monitor is. Then take note of the "Speed" field. You are going to set this to a speed that is challenging yet manageable for you visually. As you get better and better at this, you can keep increasing the speed. Due note that at higher speeds the icons will blur when you're tracking them, which doesn't have anything to do with your vision, but rather your monitor's ability to reduce motion blur.

Also play more tracking scenarios.

[glacial spear]

i am only posting this msg because i want to remind everybody how important 7-8h of quality sleep a night are (regarding your health and your improvement in aimtraining)

[small owl]

1hr is optimal

Blend your food to minimize time spent eating

Naked everywhere

And get a catheter so you don't have to pee

[sturdy thunder]

When should i start to check if im hard of hearing?

ive been struggling to hear audio directionality since forever, and honestly the older i am the worse it becomes now.

And this isnt just in games with bad audio, i even struggle to hear my mum from across the room.

[empty peak]

Stop using earphones r headset for some time and watch the difference

[grim eagle]

Same

[molten crest]

I get this quite often, a thing that i've found useful is using ear drops to help with any wax build up and getting regular health check ups (Turns out my ears were really inflamed and irritated swollen on the inside that made it quite hard to hear)

[copper basin]

replying to this because i'm starting to have the same problem and it's affecting my ability to improve too

i think a way to prevent it is to not lean too far forward so you're not straining your arm unnecessarily but i'm not sure how to ease the pain beyond a few simple stretches and taking breaks

[small owl]

Relax and play around with your sensitivity

[north surge]

hello everyone, it’s interesting to know if someone has encountered a problem when your biceps tense up while you aiming and is it bad? (how to fix it)

[copper basin]

Any recommendations for recipes that are low carb other than just salads? May also want to explore vegan recipes as someone who isn't vegan, but I need something low carb in that direction too.

[wind swan]

I am experiencing a lot of pain in my outer right forearm, only when using a mouse recently. I am worried it is an RSI. I am unable to do wrist stretches due to medical issues that i can disclose if anyone can offer me some advice. I am not sure what to do about it to be honest

[fast crag]

ah that sucks, sorry to hear that. you probably try and see a doctor if it persists. sometimes i have pains but they go after a short period and don’t tend to come back.

[wind swan]

Yeah I’m fucking scared man, FPS games are such a passion of mine

[fast crag]

go see a doctor, better than leaving it, it could make it worse if you don’t get it checked out by a professional

[upper surge]

yo any hand excercies, my hand kinda hurts near the underside elbow area, i dont want to develop any problems since i write with that hend, please help

[plush quail]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6y0D_8kRoU&list=PLbWApV2CEX6UAOajtRhNzSqNwQsjui-GC&index=6

[silent osprey]

Go exploring for keto recipes, there are a ton of them everywhere since keto is trendy

Hope your reason for going low carb is good tho

Carbs get unjustly villafied a lot

[copper basin]

i elaborated over on #fitness

a while back though

[upper surge]

Thanks!!

[plush quail]

Of course! also do not stretch before gameplay as it will most likely have negative effects. Stretching should only be used after gameplay to cooldown, reduce recovery time and muscle soreness, preventing further injuries.

[upper surge]

gotchu

[lunar epoch]

Do you have any evidence of this being the case?

Because I find it somewhat hard to believe that one should not stretch/warm-up beforehand

[novel hatch]

any performance loss is going to be offset by the longevity of your gaming career. dynamic stretching at any point is not going to be a detriment

[hidden crag]

Not really valokz

[sly needle]

btw. caffeine is good for gaming and sport if you dont get it too much

[meager cave]

if i eat blueberries will i become tenz

[small owl]

Yes

[hidden crag]

Cancel that and get gorilla mind respawn if you can

[hidden crag]

Sure

[naive halo]

I just recently moved to doing the Gold fundamentals and I noticed my eyes are straining a lot more than previous. Any advice for eye strain?

[dull temple]

actually the same thing happened to me, but it went away as I used to new scenarios
customizing your graybox to darker color might help you if you haven't already
also I didn't blink much when I'm playing tracking scenarios so I had to blink intentionally
I tried a lot but at the end of day, I had to close my eyes to take a rest and strain gone, at least for now

[naive halo]

glad i'm not the only one, thank you

[copper basin]

Any way for me to run on just 5 hours sleep?

[novel hatch]

no that's illegal

[lone basin]

Not healthily

[wind swan]

Got my arm brace for my lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), hopefully I can play Valorant again soon :)

[copper basin]

Wish I felt like I had something to look forward to but sometimes I don't and that makes me cry, even when I had full time work

Part of why I felt that way was not having enough time outside of work

[copper basin]

i will be considering talking to someone tomorrow about this, i have to anyway because of a medication review

[cerulean socket]

Wrist feels warm on the inside

and it kinda hurts?

its not like pain pain but idk how to explain it

i only aim train for like 35 minutes

but i do play for a long time

[stone bay]

Takes one afternoon for me

[wind swan]

took me 4 days so far

it’s burns

[wind swan]

sounds like therapy time for you sir

[stone bay]

How’d you get it?

[wind swan]

Well I assume repeated stress of using my mouse a ton

[stone bay]

Do you stretch?

[eternal dirge]

Anyone else suffer from “consistent inconsistency”? I recently discovered I may have ADHD so idk if it’s related to this, but more often than not I find myself struggling to rank up from gold to plat just because I’m making super simple mistakes at times, or even whiffing simple shots altogether. Even outside of games, I have a hard time focusing on studying and have genuinely been hard on myself bc of this “consistent inconsistency”

It’s been hard for me to be kind to myself in regards to this, bc even though I know I can do rly well, but struggle to do so. Hell, ranking up to Plat in Apex used to be relatively easy for me but now I feel like I significantly struggle

[plush quail]

so recently out of the random I got like kinda consistent tingling in my fingers and I thought it was carpal tunnel possibly but I had it in like all fingers and the back of my hand and like palm side farthest from my thumb felt like it burned and this was after I decided to wear this random wrist brace I found in my house because my wrist felt alittle weak after grind hard on val so I thought it might of helped but it seems like the opposite happened and I took a 2 day break after it happened and it doesn’t feel as bad randomly I do feel a tingly sensation through hand but it isn’t like painful or numb just like randomly happens and it seems like my grip strength is still stronger than my other hand I’m just really confused on what I should do

I’m going to get it checked out in the next few days I just don’t know if I should continue resting or am I fine to play

[normal thicket]

Hi, Ive been doing the bronze aim routine for 3 days now and ive started getting some shoulder pain, is there anything to help fix this

[small owl]

Aim with your forearm

Not your shoulder

Arm aiming generally doesn't use the full arm

[wind swan]

95% of stretches are ineffective due to the fact I have hypermobile elbows, which causes them to hyperextend before my muscles stretch.

[wind swan]

you might be too low/high compared to your mouse

[wind swan]

i believe it would be too high

[toxic rain]

Is there any resource for isolation exercises in the gym? Ive been lifting for a decade, and from all those push pull workouts I noticed I feel very stable with vertical aiming but horizontally I'm shaky. I started cable internal/external shoulder rotations, but I can't really think of anything else.

[rugged juniper]

im really sorry for the late response, but when do you recommend doing these exercises? Before playing games, before bed, after waking up,etc

[balmy sundial]

Before aim training/playing.

[rugged juniper]

alright ty

appreciate it

[balmy sundial]

@rugged juniper

[cedar topaz]

is there an easy way to tell if my chair or table is too high or low easily ? i've been getting shoulder pains recently and was thinking of changing things about setup

[west zephyr]

Hey guys

I always used 1-3-1 grips with my mice

Lately i've been having a lot of pain on my pinky, since i work full time at home and play 2 hours a day

Is 1-2-2 grip healthier for my fingers?

(Fingertip grip)

[toxic brook]

Does anyone take ashwagandha? If so, do you feel an effect on your stress levels?

[pallid mural]

there are some arm wrestling exercises like rising wrist's side muscles with weight or band that might help stability
other than that what we all do is just keep training smoothness in aim training

[violet swan]

how can I tell the difference between rsi and tunnel syndrome?

[indigo trellis]

I'm having some pain on the muscle on the right side of my wrist is there any reason why or I can help it in some way? I've just taken Ibuprofen and it helped but this is day 2 that its hurting. It goes into my pinky finger some as well

[subtle beacon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcMM8IDhL_g

seems like a scam to me, but they've put out quite a bit of content relating to esports

over the past few years

anyone opinions?

[compact quiver]

What is this stuff? I keep getting it recommended in my amazon feed. Seems sus but I wouldn't mind trying something to help lessen my caffeine intake.

[violet swan]

How can i deal with constant pain in my elbow and in the fingers after a few sessions of playing/practising ?

even tried to go for smaller sessions but still

[fallen mortar]

Git gud 🙀

[solar stump]

most of these "gaming" supplements/drinks are just a tonne of caffeine and sugar.

could literally have a cup of coffee with like 2 tsp of sugar and itll be the same

most of the effect people "experience" im sure are just placebo

[compact quiver]

Thats why we are all here, still curious if anyone knows anything about smelling salts or whatever since that stuff is very popular with pro athletes or people doing pre work out.

Im sure there are some people that use them for focus.

[fallen mortar]

maybe people who have trouble focusing use them

[violet swan]

How is this real

people fr buying anything

[pulsar niche]

🐑

[shy raven]

Yes

Well it makes you feel a bit light headed

But in like a span of 4-5 days of taking it, it exhausts me

Think it's just me

[small owl]

Smelling salts are more for triggering a fight or flight response

And not really a focus thing

[glossy chasm]

i noticed that i often move my head closer to my monitor when playing, especially in CSGO
usually i sit up right but my neck and shoulders shorten. i noticed that in my practice and it like to stop this
anyone have some rousources how?

[copper basin]

how do people not feel irritated?

[copper basin]

I want to punch something if I'm feeling fucking pissed about something like right now but that's not the best way to deal with it as it can tie anger to aggression. How else can I deal with feeling totally pissed?

[icy granite]

what do you guys do when you stop feeling to aim train?

[small owl]

You just have to realize nothing actually matters

And everything will work out if you try your best

[copper basin]

And what if I'm feeling frustrated because I'm not enjoying myself with something?

[velvet grotto]

Hard to give advice without going into a bit more detail imo

[small owl]

Then don't do that thing?

[copper basin]

I missed an appointment and saw bad stuff on the news. Tried to enjoy my weekend by watching a stream and playing a racing game. Had to nap because I'll be going out shortly and I'm feeling a bit better but I wish I didn't need to nap just to feel better, unless I'm lacking sleep (not the case, slept long enough)

Often when I'm angry I'm not getting what I want.

[small owl]

Have you ever thought that what you want might not be entirely realistic

[copper basin]

Sometimes it isn't (such as how I reacted from bad news) but I never feel like I can settle with what I want. At the same time I feel like I'm either too lazy or apathetic and like I can never have enough time, especially because of my time zone.

[small owl]

How does your timezones effect the amount how much time you have

Doesn't make sense

And if you're lazy or apathetic that's only your fault

[glossy chasm]

you should try meditation to deal with your anger
if you are angry and you do not get what you want you will get angry and do not get what you want if this makes sense @copper basin

[copper basin]

Sleep and stuff, Wanting to be engaged with what NA does while I'm stuck in EU

[small owl]

Yeah but you still have as much time as other people

That just makes no sense

[glossy chasm]

if you can change it, try to change it with a system
if you cannot change it and it is out of your control you do not have any reason go get angry or frustrated

[small owl]

Change everything to fit in with a schedule that works for na times then

That's what I've kinda done sometimes

[copper basin]

Gonna try and do that.

[ivory void]

if youve tried other ways of managing anger/frustration and you haven't found much that's worked, in the moment of anger try using TIPP.
Temperature (holding ice cubes, rubbing ice cube or ice packs on your face, splashing cold water on your vitals),
Intense Exercise (since you feel the urge to hit things you can shadowbox, your favorite cardio, or if nothing else works put on heavy boxing gloves to reduce the harm you might cause to your hands from hitting things)
Paced Breathing (three part breath, breathing into your back rhythmically, etc)
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (flexing muscles you feel like are "tense" from the need to hit and holding for 10-15 seconds before releasing and relaxing that set of muscles as much as possible)
they're very hard to implement in the moment but they've stopped me from breaking my hand and wrist to the point where I need surgery
goodluck dude just keep at it I believe in you

of course, lifestyle changes that can prevent the causes of the anger are far more sustainable but staying safe is first priority

[subtle beacon]

https://eathletelabs.com/eadvantage/ found their site they've sited real sceintific studies, but i dont know, does anyone actually know anything about eathletes here?

if this makes them creditable or that can possibly say otherwise

[lost snow]

Ok nevermind, i may just have to change chair

[subtle beacon]

what chair u have?

[lost snow]

An office one ahahah

No clue what brand or anything

I just unscrewed the arm rests so that i can slot it under the desk

I'll see how it feels now

[subtle beacon]

you could look to find an ergo chair

what i use

easier on my back personally

[lost snow]

I am not interested in something comfortable for my back

If i was to change, i'll buy a smaller chair, mine is way too big and tall

For the desk that i'm using

[elfin scroll]

anyone got advice for a someone struggling with getting in on their own head, like anger/embarrassment when doing bad? I don’t get annoyed over things I can’t control, just personal performance

[copper basin]

i struggle with this too but i already feel bad about myself. i can't give you advice from here though

[velvet grotto]

You need to realize that it doesn't matter, and it's not what defines you

[elfin scroll]

as in just take it as it is and if so try and learn from it?

[velvet grotto]

What I mean is that, in the grand scheme of things, whether u lose or win doesn't really make a difference. Now that's obviously quite different if you're trying to be a pro, but in that case, focus on the improvement, not the results

[elfin scroll]

I see

thanks

[manic pecan]

I've been playing FPS for so long, I already managed to get immortal in valorant once, currently ascendant, and I thought I had some level of aiming, but when I did my benchmark it drops silver, feeling bad as fuck.

Feeling that it is impossible to improve my aim

[rain harbor]

wtf u know like if u play long u have kinda like white overlay when u look on the monitor coz of staring for too long i have that today from the start xd

[silent osprey]

get better room lighting man

that's probably not healthy for ur eyes

i have a couple lamps behind my monitor, its really nice

[rain harbor]

like what

if i have lights on its too bright

and if i put them bh monitor they will blind me in my face

[silent osprey]

nah u need diffuse lighting

like this type of stuff

not a light pointing at you or something

way easier on the eyes

[small owl]

I have a really bright floor light

That I just point at my ceiling

Cuz that makes it softer and spreads it out more

[rain harbor]

i dont have space bh my monitor its a wall

should i just buy like an led?

[small owl]

I have my floor light to the side of my desk you don't need space behind your monitor

[rain harbor]

but the light should go from bh monitor?

or doesnt matter

coz i have lights in my room that r not directed an me

and i cant turn them on

[small owl]

You don't want your environment to be pitch black

Anything that prevents that

And makes your peripheral view brighter so your not staring at a focused bright light in a dark room

Would be good

[rain harbor]

its not dark but not bright

[kindred tartan]

guys anyone have recommendations to what exercises I can do to avoid carpel tunnel?

[novel hatch]

1hp YouTube channel

pretty good

[silk coral]

anyone now how to fix tunnel visioning while gaming?
I feel like my eye fov is 45

[novel hatch]

vod review and make subconscious notes

if you catch yourself tunneling then make a mental note to try to be more cerebral

[covert raven]

When I was young shulte table helped me

[warm flax]

I think aimtraining ww/ts trains to use more peripheral vision

[dull temple]

idk why but fast vertical flick (especially when I play reflex flick fair) instantly causes shoulder pain
how can I reduce this?
35~43cm/360 btw

[silk coral]

Noted.

[silk coral]

What is a shulte table?

[silk coral]

Ill check it out

Thanks everyone

[covert raven]

https://schulte-table.com/

[lethal robin]

Any suggestions for some warm or customisable lights for room?

[turbid fossil]

https://qqwref.github.io/schulte/ for more customization options

[turbid fossil]

phone flashlight works pretty well for me usually

[wild rapids]

Does anyone know how hypermobility might affect aiming?

[wild rapids]

You might either have improper posture, as in flaring out your shoulder, or you are too tense, and or you could possibly be using your shoulder a tad too much. It could be any number of things other than those I have listed.
One question, does it hurt when you do regular motions outside of aiming?

What grip do you use?

[dull temple]

I just took a pic and noticed my right shoulder is lower than the left, this might be a part of problem.
I feel tense when I flick and the bot move left and right in a short period while tracking scenario.
when I try to not tense I always feels like my mouse is too heavy somehow even I'm using gpx.

My shoulder hurts instantly when I do wide vertical flick continuously, otherwise it didn't happen except when I aim train for 2 hrs straight
(won't do that again ofc lol)

My grip is palm I guess.
https://i.imgur.com/wGydPzY.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/8EcFf4I.jpg

[wild rapids]

Different shoulder position might affect it, feeling tense while doing reactivity is normal, but you should try to minimize it when necessary. If your mouse feels heavier, then you might be over relaxing. A rule that is stated for holding your mouse with proper tension is to hold as if you are trying to hold a delicate egf.

egg*

Your grip is good, but perhaps claw and fingertip would help with the pain due to the fact that you can use your fingertips to assist your arm, so your arm isn't taking the whole load.
I'd recommend trying those two, but don't switch if you don't feel comfortable with those grips.

[dull temple]

Your advices definitely helps me a lot, Thank you.
I'll try other grip style and look for more better posture.

[mystic anvil]

Heya ! Last days i feel some very " small " disconfort / pain in my index finger, radiate to the base of the thumb, probably some kind of tendonitis, i rest about a week, feel fine and painfree when i don't touch a mouse, but still when i press the left click, it's game over.
Any exercices / idea of what i can do for accelerate the healing process ?

[onyx bison]

1hp exercises on yt

[astral cove]

is there already a sticky or anything for people who have carpal tunnel? i feel like its a common question asked to help

[violet swan]

What is the fitaic 2.0 training program?

[lost snow]

Could it be that i'm constantly tensed because of mental health?

Yesterday i was having a very productive day, and at the end of it all, I started playing. I was extremely relaxed and smooth for basically all of the session

The next day I try, and I am just unable to relax my harm and hand, and the more I try, the more I fail, the more I get mad/stressed about it

I've been trying breathing exercises, but those don't do anything, I get more out of breath the more I try to breath so you can guess how useful they are

Meditation, I just can't do it, I can't zone out on command

I either feel like I'm uncomfortable with my mouse and therefore I apply too much pressure and snap whenever I should shoot

Or barely hold it and I become even less precise

[lucid lark]

Whenever aiming for any longer than around 20sec I start to get serious pain and strain in the circles part of my hand. Running claw grip if that matters. Why is this happening?

[copper basin]

i've noticed i get irritated easily like with my spate of ranting if i have nothing to look forward to. it didn't help too that money issues forced me to unsubscribe from some private healthcare service i've been using

idk what people do if they feel like that

i will admit though there are times when i just don't want to get out of bed and i'm feeling like local healthcare is becoming inaccessible for me, i'm worried about using up unnecessary resources and i'm back in a slump no thanks to a couple of events or so that really pissed me off on the last week of march

[sick relic]

I find whenever I'm aiming for any period I end up shrugging my right shoulder up and hovering my forearm above my desk to a point where it's effort to keep it raised
I've tried different chair heights and having more/less arm on the desk but I always end up picking my forearm up to be comfortable and my shoulder and lats start to ache very quickly

Idk if it's a posture problem or a habitual problem that I just need to break

[pallid mural]

these two fingers are connected by nerves to ur neck, make sure ur posture is good at all times
stretch, have breaks, work out

i also recommend one day break from pc completely

[arctic peak]

does anyone have trouble with their hand microadjusting on their pad? ive seen ppl use gloves or sleeves but idk

[woeful sigil]

also ur ulnar aka ur elbow so stretching ur arm fully can help it

speaking from experience cus I have ulnar nerve cut

and I have to do those stretches due to those finger issues

does some compression sleeves help with carpal tunnel to relief pain or some sort?

[trim drift]

I made a bad habbit of just ending my alarm and going back to sleep, now i dont even remember turning it off and i overslept, does anyone know what might help me fix this?

[karmic patrol]

2-3 alarms each offset by 3-5 min. if you hit snooze you will have to hit snooze 5+ times and eventually you wake up. once you train yourself to wake up regularly you can reduce alarms

over sleeping is symptom of sleep debt more generally so you have to commit to 9hrs a night until you don't feel as groggy in AM

[trim drift]

i sleep 10h and when i want to wake up after 8 i just have a reflex for that unless its something important

ill try to put my phone further so that i have to get out of bed to turn it off

[karmic patrol]

Hm it's possible that's just your standard but also possible you are not getting restful enough sleep. e.g. sleep apnea can make you feel less awake when you wake up since didn't get true rest

sleep study is always a decent idea

if everything is "normal" should feel wakefulness automatically when getting enough rest and sunlight comes in your room

[trim drift]

i mean when i go to school sometimes im good on 6-7h but some days after 10 i still feel sleepy

[karmic patrol]

oh yea also depends on age. teens need more sleep e.g

[trim drift]

i made a bad habbit last summer cuz i would set my alarm to like 6-7h of sleep cuz i thought it was enough, and i just slept 3 hours longer every day whole summer

[mystic anvil]

Hi, i have a pain located near the base of the thumb. I think to change my grip to something different, and i want some opinion :

Old grip :

as you can see i left a big space btw my thumb and the mouse

And now the new one :

I angle my index finger to create a " ring " toward the thumb, and try to have the mouse more in contact with the thumb

I take any advices 🙂 thx in advance

[sharp escarp]

under my knuckles starts feeling hot when i start usin my mouse n aim train / play games

[valid oyster]

I might be developing carpal tunnel though it's not so bad yet. Does putting on some IcyHot on the wrist work?

[novel hatch]

stretch.

take breaks.