health

[thorny dew]

And for the money, your health is definitely worth the money, what else would be? (rant: Also, I fucking hate the US healthcare system for not giving stuff like that for free)

[pulsar niche]

yeah knowing that theres a cost to healthcare makes it a lot less inviting..

sucks balls

[thorny dew]

yep

but, your health is worth it @sudden bramble

[sudden bramble]

perhaps i feel its just a waste of resources. im 20 btw.

[sudden bramble]

moneys wasted all the time here, funneling that into mental health would be good.

[thorny dew]

yep

[sudden bramble]

has depression or misery ever caused serious pain around the chest area and head? i have both, but its particularly painful in my head. it makes me just want to slam my forehead into a tree to knock myself out.

im not talking about having a head ache either, although it is my head that aches

[thorny dew]

Im not sure, but feels like it could happen

[sudden bramble]

im also lonely. been very lonely for years now.

i feel like a male therapist who can understand me would be beneficial. someone who understands my struggles as a young man trying to make it in this world.

[thorny dew]

get therapy, sounds like its worth

[sudden bramble]

i try to keep everything functional for kovaaks improvement, but i know im battling dysfunction in my mind. ive had some serious mental calamities that were sickening.

[thorny dew]

@sudden bramble

[pulsar niche]

take some time off from aim training/games and focus on your health

how you do it is up to you, if you are 20 then you can make your own decisions

[thorny dew]

✅

but still get therapy 😄

[sudden bramble]

I appreciate the suggestion. But I love aim training and improving at my games so I’m going to keep playing. It’s a good escape for me.

You guys have pushed the therapist enough. Good job. I’m looking for someone now. I’ve decided perhaps I do deserve some hope.

[thorny dew]

Very good decision looking for a therapist

[violet swan]

https://scottjeffrey.com/change-your-fixed-mindset/ Just found this today

Looks like it could be really helpful

[pulsar niche]

awesome, remember that being physically healthy helps with mental health

[gaunt dust]

@sudden bramble good luck man

[sudden bramble]

I know. My physical health is in poor condition. I do the best I can, eat well and such.

[median siren]

Ty man. I'll give it a read once work is done

[opal wigeon]

My shoulder has been in agony from aiming for months on end now...

I've tried different postures and I've just changed the part that hurts

I literally just want to play

If I sit such that my arm is right at my side, my chair gets in the way and also my wrist starts to hurt a lot

Normally my wrist doesn't hurt

My chair armrest keep me from getting close to my desk so I've removed them, but I really do like having my elbow floating

I've tried taking rest breaks but it always comes back immediately

(Like a week of rest)

[graceful pine]

@opal wigeon

https://youtu.be/rjMu52XEX0I

Been doing this myself and I've noticed a difference. Pace yourself, try this twice a day, morning before and after gaming to bed.

[opal wigeon]

I've watched this before

I probably should do it

[graceful pine]

You should, and be both consistent and patient. Reduce how many hours you play if need be. Make sure you're getting enough sleep, too, as this will facilitate recovery. It's tough at first but believe me if you're determined, you'll escape it in no time.

[violet swan]

how do I avoid getting tendonitis? and dont say "only play 1 hr" cos I have heard that a million times. is taking small breaks in between sessions beneficial? stretching? etc. thanks

[desert belfry]

I used the stretching document in #resources. really help to do some movement before starting to train. take breaks and take in plenty of water. and stretch once you are finished or muscle feels tired or slightly sore. Had nerve compression in my right arm and it has really helped to alleviate that as well

[violet swan]

thanks

[last frigate]

nah money is more important

[hushed hawk]

hey guys I have a dull aching in my wrist anything to be worried about ?

[last frigate]

i guess take a little rest from using ur mouse or keyboard

[hushed hawk]

@last frigate how long should I take rest for? Until the pain is gone?

[last frigate]

do u work

like do u use ur keyboard alot

its a comon pain for people who use the keyboard or mouse for a long time

u should go to a dotor they might give u something to help ur wrist

[hushed hawk]

like a week ago I was doing heavy use(4hrs +).

[last frigate]

oh dayum then yeah it will hurt

tbh discord isnt the best place to ask for health advice if ur pain is too serious then go to a doctor

if its a little and like if it just started

then rest for sometime

like dont work 4 hours continuesly

take breaks

[hushed hawk]

Okk I’ll give it a few days and see if it gets any better than go to the doctor if it doesn’t. Ty for the advice!

[last frigate]

no problem mate good luck i hope u get better

[violet swan]

This might sound weird but I have a problem about certain muscles in my mouse arm activating when unnecessary and causing shakiness partially. One muscle I can feel do this is inside my biceps and the other is about 2-3 cm (1 inch) above my elbow joint, near triceps. Especially in scenarios with a lot of start and stop movement like static dots, target switching and even scenarios like Close Fast Strafes Invincible, these muscles loosely vibrate without my command, like it is a loose muscle or like a loose guitar string. I realize I can stop this loose feeling if I intentionally tense up those muscles just enough so that they remain engaged at all times; but then it is quite tiring on my arm. Has anyone ever had such problems or is there even a name for this? Thanks a lot in advance for any answer.

[violet swan]

anyone have some good stretches for trigger finger. I think I have gotten it on my left middle finger (w key finger), at the moment it hasnt started to lock up yet, but I hear it crack after like 10-15 sec whenever I bend my finger, not unbending so still not sure if its trigger finger or not. If it isnt trigger finger or something else you know, pls tell me

[naive surge]

Everyday after my train my wrist is fatigued, but next day it is normal. Should I be worried or is it normal?

[sudden granite]

Try using less grip pressure. I get fatigued if I tense up but can play for longer if I focus on staying relaxed

[naive surge]

Sure, at first it was the case, now I'm not tensing up that much, but still, I play a lot

So I'm worried about it

[sudden granite]

If you're unsure I would recommend rest for a few days or even a week

Also not tensing up is relative

It also depends on what scenarios you're doing

I've been grinding smoothbot and I perform way better when I'm so relaxed it's like I'm not even playing

If I do Air Voltaic I can relax my hand but my arm and shoulder get tense from trying to react

[opal wigeon]

So I did the exercise last night and today, and I feel a lot looser, a good number of the stretches really targeted some tight muscles. I don't feel perfect yet but I'm going to keep it up and see how it impacts me longer term

The stretches hurt so good

[graceful pine]

Give it a few weeks. Don't feel discouraged by days in between where it returns. It happens. Consistency is key.

[opal wigeon]

Yeah

Even my kovaaks averages are doing better today

Stretching OP?

[graceful pine]

Very.

Stretching and warming up.

I advise you to do 1hp's mouse control warm up, too.

It does target shoulder warming methods as well, so that'd be good to do in the morning.

[violet swan]

hi

guys i struggle to close my hand

and some fingers vibrate

middle finger and thumb and index

and i feel pain when i try to close it, and i struggle and cant do it

i am scared rn, i wanted to start career in pro play

[mint kindle]

u mean shaking?

cn u give us chronology?

[violet swan]

I'm not getting like wrist pain where it hurts but instead like some sort of static shock feelings like some nerve damage or some shit

[peak monolith]

tips on how to deal with anger

can't seem to control my anger and it just gets loose to the point where i have this constant urge of wanting to break something

[violet swan]

skill issue

[peak monolith]

thanks for the tip

[ashen rune]

Whenever I’d be tempted to complain on mic or shit on my teammates growing up on Xbox I would think of something to call out that was useful instead. Focus on improvement

[gaunt dust]

@peak monolith I always tell myself that it's just a game and that getting angry doesn't help

Also try and watch chill streamers like aceu, beaulo, shroud since they are pretty cool headed

Listen to your favourite music

It's a lot about mindset and being able to rationalize your emotions

[smoky rampart]

get yourself a dedicated wall to punch holes in

[surreal eagle]

Guys, do you think it is normal to get extremely tired after only 6-7 hours of gaming? At the point that I can barely play and be trash

[thorny dew]

seems very normal 😄 Be sure to take enough breaks if you play for that long

[surreal eagle]

Thx, I usually play 10-12 hours

Not Kovaak only of course

1h Kovaak and then fortnite

[graceful pine]

Especially so if you're diet is garbage and you don't exercise.

[surreal eagle]

Ah yes, I definitely need to improve my diet

[sand vale]

@open ivy I have tried stretches provided here but I don't feel any difference
like if my wrist is in pain and when i do the stretch its just feels the same

[open ivy]

Hey @sand vale thanks for the tag. While stretches can provide temporary relief they may not address the underlying issue which is often one of what we call the big 3

1. Posture / Ergonomics - how you hold the mouse and sit have an influence on the length and function of the muscles you are using when you game.
2. Wrist Conditioning - based on where you feel the discomfort, certain muscle groups may not have the capacity to handle the repeated stress of gaming for extended periods of time (maybe without breaks). The muscles need to have enough endurance to handle the repeated stress
3. Lifestyle & Scheduling - You can better posture / ergonomics, increased endurance but if you game for 8 hrs daily or at a the volume (amount of hours) that irritated the tissues in the first place, you will likely not see progress. We need to take intentional breaks and gradually increase load while we are working on the conditioning of our wrists/hand

I'm not sure which exercises you are referencing but a good place to start to determine what endurance based exercises you can do is the 7-science-based wrist exercises video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoedUZ4OpPY

It highlights exercises based on the region of pain and muscle groups.

So what I would recommend for you and for anyone who is experiencing pain is take steps to address the big 3

1. Address your posture / ergonomic contributors to pain
2. Develop a consistent wrist/hand conditioning program
3. Stretch regularly BETWEEN games, gradually work up your gaming time (temporarily cut back so you can build it up) to be considerate of your load. And in general just exercise / move more 🙂

[thorny dew]

yoo thats a big reply, thanks for the good work on here you guys

❤️

[sand vale]

Thanks for the information

[wooden flare]

Bloody amazing - the effort is appreciated. Great video.

[opal wigeon]

So today it hurts to lift things with my right arm

[violet swan]

how to quickly wake myself up in the morning, and get my brain to "warm up"?

I tried aim training a few minutes after waking up, but like, everything just moves slow

[peak monolith]

take a shower

cold one

it'll put you on high alert when you do

[violet swan]

good idea

[little jackal]

bro

why is it when i get very poor sleep

i improve more

this is weird

[thorny dew]

thats very weird @little jackal

[little jackal]

mmm i know

cause this week i slept between 12-1 am till 8-9am

usual its 10:30-11:30 till 8-9

and i also woke up a hour ealier one daythis wek

and yesterday i got highscores on all my activities in my routine

plus i cracked 1000 highscore on 1w6ts today

and i noticed this happends kinda more often whne i dont sleep

also when i get to sleep in on friday nights i also play like shit almost every staurday

[little jackal]

Can anyone help me here^

Could i be oversleeping

[violet swan]

anyone got a short breakdown of basic nootropics and recommended dosages?

[slate dust]

@little jackal idk but yh personally for me 10.5hrs is too much

[graceful pine]

Best nootropic? Cardio. Go jog.

[chilly flare]

anyone have advice on fixing sleeping pattern

i've been sleeping at 4am and waking up at 2pm lately

can't seem to fix it no matter what

even though I already tried to pull an all nighter to fix and sleep early I never get to sleep early like all my drowsiness disappears at night

[pulsar niche]

get a loud alarm clock and stop pc/phone use 30min-1hr before sleeping

stick to the schedule for a few weeks no matter how you feel

and if you dont do anything physical during your daily routine then do some light exercise, 20min walk whatever just do something

[graceful pine]

Cardio aids REM sleep.

[chilly flare]

thanks i'll try this out since school is over and i don't get stressed physically and mentally rn

[sand vale]

this part of my fore arm hurts when i do

this stretch

what should i do

@open ivy

[open ivy]

Its the opposite - those that's typically the origin of the flexor muscles so the stretch would be into "extension" or palm-up

and you want to be strengthening the flexors with the DB exercise, palm facing up

[sand vale]

alright thanks for helping me out again

[iron sky]

I have a problem with my wrist when i need to do very fast left right tracking movements with my wrist after some time it starts feeling weird like a spazzing(pulsating) muscle is there any way to stop it from my wrist doing that? (also i do the stretches from 1hps videos the 9 minute one)

[scenic peak]

So I am 35 and I have ADHD, not an excuse just a noticeable set back in my training. I am wondering if anyone else with ADHD has found ways to not lose focus while training. I am trying music but its the only thing I can think of.

[pallid cloak]

Podcast

[green jackal]

find scenarios you actually enjoy playing

[supple flume]

Hi Vanta. The slowness after waking is called sleep intertia, which means reduced alertness and impaired cognitive performance. There are sleep inertia counter measures though. Exercise and light exposure may be helpful. CHeck out this paper to see more about the effect of exercise on sleep inertia - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7155753/

[violet swan]

thanks

[supple flume]

You have what is called a delayed sleep pattern. This isn't necessarily a problem unless you need to be up before 2pm. Your best bet is to see a psychologist trained in behavioural sleep medicine. Bright light therapy + appropriately timed evening melatonin will help shift your sleep pattern earlier.

[chilly flare]

@supple flume so its fine to sleep that late just make sure i have enough hours of sleep?

[supple flume]

Pretty much, but there are a few exceptions. The other consideration is your circadian rhythm (i.e., the natural peaks and lows of your body clock) and if/when you're competing. For example, for an average person who naturally wakes about 7am, there is a dip in alertness between about 2-4pm. Because you have a late sleep pattern, your dip would be later. Sometimes pro players who I work with have their dip right around the time they are competing, so we sometimes move their sleep pattern earlier to avoid that. Or, if you need to compete before 2pm, that would also be a problem. I know this is a fair bit to digest. Let me know if you want further info.

[chilly flare]

I see, are there any tips to move my sleep pattern earlier since rn it's getting worse and i slept at around 6am today (aside from getting a psychologist)

[frozen acorn]

when you say “dip in alertness”, do you mean it as in reduced performance? and if i were to sleep at 12 and wake up around 9, would my “dip in alertness” be around 3-5?

[vapid quail]

Not recommending anything, just curious, what happens when you consume caffeine?

[scenic peak]

Interestingly enough it does calm me down. I depend on coffee for a good dose of it. Not joking. Makes no sense but I feel the most at peace with coffee

[vapid quail]

Yeah for sure, I drink coffee daily and I was diagnosed with ADD as a kid. I can grind KovaaK's for hours if I really wanted to. So maybe I have some sort of hyperfocus going on, which means what I say might not apply, so take it with a grain of salt. I've noticed green tea being really beneficial for something like this. I use matcha powder and mix it into some orange juice or water.

[scenic peak]

Thank you I will try it

[supple flume]

Yep, dip in alertness can result in reduced performance (e.g., reaction time). And yes, your dip would be roughly between 3-5pm.

[frozen acorn]

oh ok, i get it now. thx

[supple flume]

Here's a good pic of what the circadian rhythm looks like:

For anyone interested in when peaks and troughs occur across a 24hr period. This is for an average person (roughly 11pm-7am)

[frozen acorn]

can you explain the graph more? im a little confused

[supple flume]

Sure, so time is across the bottom (x axis), starting at 12pm lunchtime. Alertness is/sleepiness is on the side (y axis). This rhythm happens everyday across a 24hr period. So there is a consistent pattern when you will naturally feel more or less alert. For an average person, you can see the dip around 2-4pm. Then there is a peak around 7pm. After that, melatonin is released and people see a rapid decline in alertness. The big dip around 5am typically occurs while you are asleep. but if you are awake for some reason at that time you will perform poorly. So for people who need to wake earlier than their natural wake up time to compete, that can be a real issue.

If anyone is interested in the science of the body clock check this paper out

[azure bone]

what kind of reduction in reaction time could you expect at the lowest point of the trough

[frozen acorn]

ok that is much more clearer. thank you

[supple flume]

Also, here's a quick link to a sleep chat with myself and Dr Matt Hwu from a while back https://youtu.be/_LLUQu_nqOk

[supple flume]

Hard to answer this (as in, put a specific number on it) is as there are multiple factors that combine to influence RT, not just the body clock. If i can find an appropriate reference that sums it up well I'll send it through.

[azure bone]

makes sense thanks for the effort man!

[supple flume]

No worries at all mate!

[plain prairie]

I need to try this actually, the only caffeine I drink is like monster/redbull

[chilly flare]

@supple flume can you still experience REM when you have a delayed sleep pattern?

[quaint ocean]

if I sleep average midnight to 6:30-7:30 am but I’m really used to it to the point where I don’t even feel tired after 5 hours of sleep is this gonna impact my performance or not?

also when I try to get more sleep to see if I perform better I end up just waking up earlier and getting the same amount of sleep is this normal/is there any way around it?

@supple flume

[supple flume]

Yep you sure do.

[supple flume]

Sleep need differs just like height. Most teens need somewhere between 8-10hrs while most adults need somewhere between 7-9hrs. Of course though there are some people who need more or less than these ranges. If you meet your sleep need then performance will not be impacted. But sometimes, people get less than what they need and may not be aware of worse performance. In summary, always aim to get what you personally need and that will help boost your performance.

[quaint ocean]

Thanks for the info

[muted pelican]

kind of an odd place to ask, but does anyone have any advice on growing their legs. I’ve been struggling regardless of the program I use

[twilit pecan]

I need to give up caffeine man, I swear I’m addicted to it.

[violet swan]

👍

Give it up

[twilit pecan]

So hard to lol, I drink a ton of water, but I can’t stop drinking energy drinks.

[velvet fjord]

is it cool to post a pic of my resting mouse hand/wrist position? not sure if its bad or not

My mouse is at an angle but my wrist is straight.dont have any pain.

usually just hold this wrist position, arm/finger aimer.

[covert sphinx]

what measurements are your hands? dwarfing the viper ulti aint an easy feat lmao

[velvet fjord]

idk i never thought i had big hands. when i palm it, my index and middle stick out a half inch to an inch

[covert sphinx]

dont know if its jsut the angle but your hands look pretty big

[velvet fjord]

i think its the angle. lol

hand is 7 inches long, 4.5 in wide

[restive trellis]

Hey ! When I train my forearm and my shoulder are quite tensed and start to hurt a bit especially when I train static targets. Should I try to find a way to make this stop or is it normal ?

[sharp stag]

I reckon when you first start, these muscles will probably have a lot to endure, make sure to stretch/move them between exercises

At least, that was the case for me as well

Make sure you aren't holding your mouse too tightly

[timid gazelle]

i beat my meat 10 times a day, i think its affecting my aim

[violet swan]

makes it better ive heard

[violet swan]

10 times a day

Calm down buckaroo

[timid gazelle]

i did it to the samsung assistant

[violet swan]

Your definitely not being serious..

[timid gazelle]

HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

literally she got that jawline

them eyes

the hair silky

it look kinda dry though

[timid gazelle]

but yeah im not being serious

i did it 11 times

[violet swan]

Does depth perception have a big impact on aiming/hand to eye coordination

[tranquil cradle]

Overall looks quite good. Main point is if it isn't causing problems and it isn't obviously loading any particular structure - then no need to fix it.
Third finger is roughly in line with the midline of the lower arm for wrist ulna/radial deviation.
Hard to tell about wrist flexion/extension from the one picture.
A larger mouse might be more suitable.

[velvet fjord]

hmm i just got this mouse fairly recently ill look into getting a bigger one after this one is done

thanks though. i dont think i have flexion/extension based on google

basically you dont want your hips to be too far back or too far forward.

try to be neutral

if you start by keeping your chest up its easier to get the rest down

dont round your spine too much in either direction basically

[violet swan]

why does my right wrist pop when i do wrist circles but my left doesnt

[lethal cloak]

^same what is causing this?

[onyx sphinx]

is it ok to aim train while stressed/frustrated?

or would my potential gains get affected

[burnt wagon]

whats the reccomended height and distance to keep your monitor at?

[little jackal]

Anyone give a percentage of how much slower you improve when u dont sleep enough

[mint kindle]

0%

since it's motoric

[naive surge]

Can someone explain or link me some information about improvement and aiming? I'm curious about how it works. Is it more a Brain thing? or is it a muscular thing? do hand-eye coordenation is a thing? I want to learn more about it

[violet swan]

Hey guys. I freak out too much and tense up a lot during pvp gaming. I cannot help it no matter how hard I try. As a result I get very poor decision making skill and very shaky aim. I thought aim training would help but after 600 hours of aim training, came to the realization that I need to work on my calmness. I built up this bad habit of assuming the worst, believing I will lose etc. and tense up immensely. I don't know if I can even break this habit at this point (I am 30 years old) but would like to try. However I need some pointers. What are some things I can try to fix my confidence issues. Thanks a lot in advance.

[vapid heart]

Hi guys, I'm getting back into aim training and I'm using the g Pro X superlight. However after quite a short amount of time my hands feel incredibly fatigued. Is that just me mismatching with the mouse grip or is this expected?

[copper heath]

#resources

[gleaming canyon]

does feeling sleepy and having a hard time opening your eyes while doing tracking maps mean im sleep deprived?

[static gale]

are you andre the giant

[terse willow]

those seem to be symptoms of being tired

[velvet fjord]

no its just the angle. my hand is smaller than the avg adult lmao

[velvet fjord]

stop caring about the outcome and just play.

you're fearing a certain outcome(i might miss this shot, i might die and feed etc). just stop caring about that and play. you're 30 as well lol games dont matter

if ur getting nervous due to other players just mute/hide chat

[static gale]

play a low stakes version of the game you play (e.g. DM) and pretend it's kovaaks, just calmly focus on your aim and pretend everyone else is a bot and dying doesn't matter

then go into a more serious version of the game and play with the same mindset

basically, break it up into manageable steps. if you just jump into comp and start tryharding, you can't expect to feel relaxed. you have to train yourself to be relaxed in those situations

once you get good at remaining relaxed, then start focusing on your gameplay while remaining relaxed

[velvet fjord]

don't frame it as "tryharding". just do the best you can. it might be enough to get the result you want. it might not be. but the result isnt what matters. what matters is you did your best.

you're not able to relax because you care too much about what's going to happen in the future(the result of your play). focus on the present(your actual play rn).

[lethal cloak]

I got a question about my wrist.whrn I do wrists circles. My right wrist always has a pop feeling and is sometimes audible. It doesn't hurt tho. The left wrist doesn't do it.

[little jackal]

?

What dat

[mint kindle]

@little jackal Google

[violet swan]

How many days a week should you work out for the most benefit? (Gym workout)

Also is it normal once you finish a long run to feel really dizzy and like your head is spinning rapidly (I have felt dizzy a lot recently and also extremely tired to the point I sleep through a lot of the day)

[covert sphinx]

are you hydrating properly?

[violet swan]

I drink about 7 pints of water a day (about 4 liters)

So I shouldn't be feeling dizzy after a run or is it normal?

Hm, okay thanks!

[sudden bramble]

hey i actually researched a lot into this. dm me and we can talk on voice real quick

[onyx sphinx]

do you guys use your wrist often or elbow/forearm when aiming?

[violet swan]

Forearm and wrist

Large movements with my forearm then adjustments with rist

Also when tracking I use my forearm

Idk if that's how you meant to do it but that's what I do naturally^

[peak monolith]

i use both my fingers, wrist, and forearm very often in aiming depending on what i need to do in the situation

the more you play, the more intuitive the concept is

forearm for large movements
wrist for smaller movements and adjustments

as well as fingers for vertical adjustments

thats what i do generally

[onyx sphinx]

Do you use fingers for all vertical movements or just the minor adjustments?

[peak monolith]

@onyx sphinx only for minor because i also use my forearm for vertical movement

[velvet fjord]

itll depend on sens. if its higher you'll use more wrist/fingers. if its lower you use more arm. lower sens tends to be better for health because you dont have to use wrist as much.

[chilly flare]

can someone help me with focusing

for some reason i cant focus that much

and when i play a routine that should be only 1 hour

ends up being 2 hrs bc of how much i change tabs and lose focus

[onyx sphinx]

I'd remove any and all distractions as much as possible

It's also a mindset thing ig

it's like "you'd rather aim train than do anything else in this hour" kind of deal

[violet swan]

Does anybody here have any advice for sleep disturbances? I'm sleeping at 11PM and waking up at 8am but the problem is that I'm waking up a lot in the middle of the night and I think that might be damaging my sleep/progress.

[steady wave]

@violet swan try to go to sleep eariler - try not to look at a screen for around 40min before you sleep - if you are really desprate you can get medication like melatonin which helps with sleep

[smoky rampart]

stiff neck

[amber vale]

You might wanna check your vitamin D levels
I had same problem that got resolved after I did blood tests and start taking additional vitamins

[smoky rampart]

any exercises in particular i can do for a stiff neck or should i just be taking a break from playing, i feel like im more tensed up then usual in kovaaks

[violet swan]

does anyone know what could cause dizziness? like when i stand up i feel dizzy and sometimes when im just walking i feel like im going to faint, also in the past i got nosebleeds just from standing up and now i spend about 5 hours a day sleeping which in my opinion is a waste of my day if im sleeping at night

i thought it might be from stopping drinking coffee, so i started drinking it again but i would appreciate some help if anyone knows anything 🙂

[violet swan]

i have a call with a doctor about something else in a few days i will mention it then i guess

thank you

[lusty marsh]

My wrist is hurts a lot at the moment (right hand, mouse hand)

Whenever I do large movements with my mouse it just hurts so much

[slender jungle]

I think I gave myself tendinitis playing low sense with bad posture lol

was moving the mouse hard back and forth and now my shoulder is sore

and painful

rip

[sudden bramble]

@lusty marsh @slender jungle look into trigger points. 80% of tendinitis symptoms are caused from trigger points. and you can cure yourself too, i did for mine

[sudden bramble]

man im so tired. just like sleepy. this sleepiness is making it difficult to get through the day. i got 7 hours sleep 2 nights ago and 9 hours last time. im seriously tired and having trouble waking up 😦 could this be my depression?

[vapid quail]

How often do you exercise? How long are you sitting for when you get the dizzyness? How much processed food are you consuming? Are you staying hydrated?

[vapid quail]

do you know why you're waking up? Are you noticing any sort of discomfort like being too hot, a pain, etc.?

[violet swan]

No not at all I feel discomfort but nothing specific and that leads me to wake up

[vapid quail]

do you snore?

[violet swan]

It's happened after I changed my sleep schedule

[violet swan]

no

[vapid quail]

any caffeine?

[violet swan]

Very minimal maybe a can of coke in the afternoon

[vapid quail]

any other stimulants or supplements? Some supplements can have a stimulatory effect. I wouldn't expect a coke to disturb your sleep, but I think it's worth a shot to hold off and see if your sleep improves

[violet swan]

i drink around 6-8 pints of water a day, im going to the gym about 5 times a week and running on the other two

[violet swan]

Nope nothing else

[vapid quail]

ok sorry then

[violet swan]

i barley eat processed food anymore

After I started sleeping at 11PM and waking up at 8am I started getting this issue

I would usually sleep at 12-1am before and wake up at 10-11am

[violet swan]

It's fine no need to say sorry for nothing

[vapid quail]

Very nice. Would you say what you're experiencing is a head rush?

[violet swan]

what do you mean by that?

[vapid quail]

https://www.healthline.com/health/head-rush

[violet swan]

no

[vapid quail]

that seems to support the coke theory if you were going to sleep later

[vapid quail]

I was sure it was a head rush. Damn. Sorry then I don't know

[violet swan]

oh wait

[violet swan]

i read this wrong

yeah sounds like that

its happening quite often

[vapid quail]

It happens occasionally to most people. If it's happening a lot, then yeah definitely talk to the doctor about it. He'll probably ask you questions about your lifestyle

[gaunt dust]

@sudden bramble it might be that you're not eating well enough

[pallid cloak]

Have issues with brain fog.. feel like I am a god tier gamer when my brain is clear and an absolute shitter when I have brain fog. I am trying to work on my overall health (sleeping, eating, exercising) but was curious if anyone has done keto and would recommend..

[violet swan]

Wim hoff

[pallid cloak]

Yeah I used to be religious about Wim Hoff.. should def add in some cold showers and breathing again

[lusty marsh]

You probably should add in some breathing

[river bobcat]

I have problems with my arm falling asleep, I used to play a buncha kovaaks but I would tense my arm and now my arm is tingling a bunch and sometimes it gets shaky as well. Is there anything I can do to help a lot with these. I can barely even play a game of val

[summer condor]

Who’s about to link me

[steady thunder]

Stretches basically

Thats all I can think of

Or take a break

[vapid quail]

that sounds like some sort of nerve issues. Are you putting a lot of weight on your arm

specifically around the elbow?

[river bobcat]

my elbow is usually hanging off my desk

[vapid quail]

are you feeling the tingling specifically in your pinky/ring finger?

[river bobcat]

no I dont really get the tingling on my fingers

could it just be shitty posture

[vapid quail]

ok. I was just trying to rule out cubital tunnel. Does it feel tingly when you aren't gaming?

[river bobcat]

no

[vapid quail]

yeah it sounds like a postural thing or how you are positioning your arm. I personally would just take a break. Don't want to mess with nerve damage or anything. Also maybe changing how you're sitting and positioning your arms. A doctor would probably be able to help you better though because I don't know the exact cause

[steady wave]

caffine good yah or nah?

[vapid quail]

It's only bad if you develop bad habits around it. The main concerns would be tons of empty calories from sugar/cream and negatively impacting your sleep. Also if you genetically can't handle it, then it's bad. Otherwise it's fine

[steady wave]

so just black coffe is better? less empty calories? @vapid quail

[mystic charm]

Black coffee is better and drinking a small amount of coffee can have positive impacts.

[steady wave]

@mystic charm ah ok thanks :)

[violet swan]

Who needs coffee

A banana gives u more energy for the day than coffee

Or an apple i think

[river bobcat]

alright thank you

[peak monolith]

my aim has been significantly shaky both in kovaaks and in game all of a sudden. Although it seems like I'm smooth, it just feels like my forearm and hand has mini tremors or shakes and I can't control my mouse or move in the way I want to move my mouse.

been happening for the past 2 days even when playing a smoothness routine

[violet swan]

@pallid cloak regarding what you said yesterday about brain fog, this is going to sound out there but try no masturbation and no porn for a lil bit.

[gaunt dust]

@peak monolith have you tried massaging your arms

Taking a break for a few days might help

[pallid cloak]

Yep, already on that last 2 weeks lol

Trying to just stop altogether

I think I got a bad gut though. Which causes fatigue. So looking into that

[steady wave]

oh cool lol - i need to buy some lmao

[fathom bay]

caffine bad

no take caffeine pills

[fading pier]

Coffee is good

[spice berry]

Caffeine is good

[thorny dew]

[spice berry]

Green tea is so good

Quality energy drinks are excellent

Coffee might be good but tastes like trash

Caffeine is only bad if you are sensitive to it

[covert sphinx]

nah you just drinking the wrong coffee

i love my dirty bean water

[spice berry]

Yeah probably

[covert sphinx]

gotta get good beans or cold brew if its too bitter

[spice berry]

I will try cold brewing some day

[fathom bay]

not for ur health

[violet swan]

Why

Is it bad

[fathom bay]

??

search it up

[winter abyss]

why don't u link us

[fathom bay]

dont need to

u can search 4 words in google

[steady wave]

its good in small amounts isnt it?

[vapid quail]

Caffeine is fine so long as you are a fast metabolizer

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21349479/

[fathom bay]

Most gamers dont have the greatest motabolism

[steady wave]

:(

[fathom bay]

I'm saying how muscles increase resting metabolism and a lot of gamers don't exercise as much as they should

[vapid quail]

i meant caffeine metabolism. Everyone has the genetics of either fast or slow metabolizers. If you are a slow metabolizer, it's actually really bad for you

[fathom bay]

ah

caffeine normally doesnt do anything to me

idk what it is

like i drink a whole mountain dew and feel the same

[vapid quail]

you're probably a fast metabolizer then and/or eat a lot of brassicas

[fathom bay]

I like to stay away from caffeine tho

[vapid quail]

that's fine. If you don't like it then you don't like it

[fathom bay]

idk why but like showers are like my caffeine, if i take a shower i become wide awake like even before bed or sum

even though for most it helps them sleep

i take hot showers also

i sleep better in the cold too

[vapid quail]

Not sure what could be causing that with the showers

as for sleeping better in the cold, that should be the case for everyone

your body has to drop temperature to go to sleep iirc

[fathom bay]

Idk if this is a bad thing, but i used to rely on melatonin to sleep, but finally got off of it. though, been using it to go to sleep since i fucked my sleep schedule and i have work lmao

my brother gets a lot of melatonin side effects like daytime drowsiness but i dont exhibit any of them as far as i know

[vapid quail]

i like the idea of taking melatonin to sync your circadian rhythm, like with jet lag or something. I wouldn't want to depend on it though, so that's good

[steady wave]

i love melatonin

<3

[vapid quail]

also re: coffee/caffeine https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18813311/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16522833/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19451835/

[lethal cloak]

I got a question about my wrist.when I do wrists circles. My right wrist always has a poping feeling and is sometimes audible. It doesn't hurt tho. The left wrist doesn't do it. The popping is in the right side of my right wrist

It that normal?

[vapid quail]

can you describe the feeling more? Is it like a knuckle crack or a knee pop?

[fathom bay]

like in the bone

like if i do it on my left hand

i feel a pop in my left like

side

of my wrist

near the bone

pretty sure its normal

idk if it is what he is asking tho

[vapid quail]

it could be nothing or it could be an issue with cartilage or something. I think a doctor would be best though

[fathom bay]

dont have any wrist pain or any pain in general so no point imo

if it hurt to pop/crack it sure

[winter abyss]

mine cracks too

both hands tho

[lethal cloak]

Ya just caught me off guard ngl, it's not painful rn tho so I'll just ignore it

[fathom bay]

mine only does left

[lethal cloak]

My left doesn't lol, it's weird

[river bobcat]

I've heard the opposite, that it can actually help with brain fog

[surreal orbit]

Yep! Decreased body temperature is one of those external indicators that tells your brain it's time for sleep.

[surreal orbit]

If it doesn't hurt, it's much less likely to be a problem. There's something called "crepitus", which is basically the normal grinding/creaking/popping noises joints can make. There's a few potential causes, all of which are normal--bubbles in the synovial fluid or tendon sliding across a bony prominence most commonly--but as long as there's no pain associated with it, it's not problematic.

You might want to see if a slightly different way of mobilizing your wrists, like wrist circles with your hands clasped or quadruped rocking, work better for you. One size does not fit all when it comes to mobility.

[stuck lagoon]

hey guys,i was wondering how to reduce wrist pain

it doesnt hurt very often but after hours of online classes and game session im left with my wrist feeling sore

what can i do to make it better??

[fading falcon]

Ive just started having some wrist pain particularly just below my thumb, a few days a go after I woke up it was sore and everytime i moved my thumb it was popping and then a few hours later the pain went away. Ive woke up this morning to the same pain, a bit more intense when moving my thumb or wrist. Just wondering what I can do to help this

[scenic peak]

Sorry if this is wrong thread, So I am realizing i lift my arm slightly subconsciously. And It has me thinking, Am I screwing with my consistency? I do have a pad and arm sleeve, just getting used to it, but I used to stick so much to mouse pad that i think its in my muscle memory to lift my arm. Which A tires me out, and B I think it is messing with my aim. Should I be concerned? Should I be trying to force my arm to stay on mouse pad fully <the lift isnt fully off the pad just enough to lessen the friction, which isnt really there anymore> Ideas?

[azure bone]

how often should i be stretching. following the guide in resources it seems just before and after, but whats the play on off days? is it possible to stretch too much is what i guess im asking

[gaunt dust]

@scenic peak lifting your arm is fine, because you're trying to reduc friction

[ripe valve]

Give this a try! It has both stretches and strengthening to get your wrist on the right track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoedUZ4OpPY&t=1s

[ripe valve]

It's hard to tell without a more thorough exam but this is a good place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuLhsqm7zE0&

If it doesn't improve in a couple weeks definitely go see your local physio or chiro. Or you can work with us one-on-one if you prefer

[ripe valve]

This is a preference thing and more common for people who arm aim with a lower DPI. You can definitely play around with resting your arm on the table more but unless you are lifting your arm off the table a few inches constantly I would not be too worried about it.

[ripe valve]

We typically recommend 3 sets of 20-30 seconds a couple times a day. If you do anything hand-intensive then stretching after is a good idea. Overstretching is possible but to actually create a negative effect that you notice would take a large amount of stretching. We are talking holding a stretch for an hour or more in one sitting at least. And the negative effects would be something like an increased risk of sprain or strain. I.e. yes it is possible to stretch too much but it would be difficult to do so

[violet swan]

Heya, this might be a really dumb question but how much would starting to go to the gym again affect my performance in gaming? they reopened today and was just kinda curious about it

[ripe valve]

Working out helps your brain work better. It depends on what kind of routine you follow but generally being more active is a good thing for your performance in game!

[violet swan]

mainly going for building muscle with a bit of cardio rn

[azure bone]

@ripe valve cheers doc

[ripe valve]

If you want to build up your wrists I would recommend giving this routine a try at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoedUZ4OpPY&t=1s

If you wanted to work on your wrists in the gym doing dead hangs on a pullup bar are great. Building up some muscles and increasing your cardio capacity will only have a positive effect on your gaming.

[ripe valve]

You're welcome!

[violet swan]

thanks i'll follow that guide for sure!

[azure sedge]

Hi guys I have a question. It may sound weird but my fingers crack while doing most basic things like just straightening them. Like a lot. Is it normal? It is happening in nearly every part of my hand, wrist, fingers just all of it. Did something like this happen to anyone of you? I've noticed that it started after I've been doing wrist stretches and exercises before warmup.

[violet swan]

https://tenor.com/view/tokyo-ghoul-kaneki-ken-crazy-anime-gif-12997129

[feral heart]

ive got a question about my hands and wrist. Lately ive been having some tingling in the top of my hand. mostly in the middle and down to the wrist. I dont have any pain or numbness and my fingers have felt perfectly fine, it's just the top middle of my hand. Not really sure what this is and if somone knows and could help that would be great.

[lusty marten]

@ripe valve Hello, I was wondering what is the best chair to buy in the $200-$400 price range for ergonomics & health?

[feral kindle]

Should I move my monitor up close to my face or one arm away from me? I find it easier to hit targets when it’s close to my face but I’m trying to be more healthy

[violet swan]

One arm away for sure

If your being healthy

You could seriously damage your eyes if you got it close, especially if you playing in a dark room or something

[thorny dew]

^^

always have light behind your screen if your room is dark

[surreal orbit]

We've actually got an article on this! I might need to update the prices for this summer, but they should be roughly accurate.

https://www.1-hp.org/blog/hpforgamers/optimizeyoursurroundings/seat-yourself-how-to-pick-the-best-chair-for-gaming/

[surreal orbit]

Your monitor should be about the length of your hand+arm away from your face. If you're having trouble seeing things clearly, consider bias lighting or backlighting behind the monitors.

[strong mason]

i have self diagnosed myself using google with distal bicep tendonitis

and it hurts every now and then when i move, and when i try to do curls ohhhhhh boy, cant do it

and its been like this for 4 months. i have purchased a brace....... but do i go to a Dr?

[amber vale]

googling symptoms can often be harmful for your health. I would recommend seeing a doctor ASAP if it's really hurt.

[ripe valve]

You should go see a doctor. I am a doctor and I say you should go see a doctor

[sage pecan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdD7CgN5FGg

[worthy cloud]

man all teh chairs I checked out from the 1hp list have gone up in price

was hoping to find a cheap one for my cousin

[vapid quail]

ikea markus is a good chair

actually how old is your cousin

it might be too big

[worthy cloud]

he is 5'11 300lb

but i'm gonna train him

[vapid quail]

it says that the markus is 110kg (242 lbs) max, so that won't work, sorry

[lucid creek]

how do i shave my ass hair looking for vids preferably

[hybrid pawn]

visual learner

[gaunt dust]

@lucid creek get a good quality razor and carefully just shave

[violet swan]

I spent 2 months to grind to plat but maybe went a little overboard. Hands are numb & tingly and wrists/fingers hurt quite a bit. How long should I take off? A week?

Currently in wrist braces for both hands also.

[vapid quail]

take off until the pain and everything subsides completely and then figure out why it happened (like positioning, posture, pressure, etc.) and be better about it next time

also consider going to a doctor

because that sounds like nerve, tendon and potential joint issues

and you don't want to mess around with that

[violet swan]

Probably pressure and extreme use. I was hitting Kovaaks like a mad man for 6 hours a day and apex for 10. Posture and positioning are A++ tho. nice 90 degree angles.

Thanks though, will see a doctor asap.

[vapid quail]

that's good. Once you're back in the swing of things, just be careful

[gaunt dust]

@violet swan I play a lot of games and I play kovaaks pretty intensely, but that sounds like something is really wrong

Are you gripping too hard? Are you eating well?

[stray mountain]

Same

I played for around an hour of kovaaks a day with like 3 hours of apex and now I cant touch a mouse for more than 10 mins. I was cometely fine then one day I woke up and couldn't do anything. It's only been a week since it started

[robust ruin]

Ive read monitor should be at arm length. Does that mean ~100-120cm?

[slow kelp]

whats the reasoning that H&M chairs arent included?

[surreal orbit]

They're great chairs and I absolutely recommend them. This article was about giving more budget-friendly options for folks who can't afford Herman Miller.

[plush hollow]

does anyone have wrist exercise

my wrist hurts asf

and dr levi stretches not working

[covert sphinx]

doesnt really matter iirc as long as its not killing your posture and you look at a farther point every 20 minutes or so

dont take my word on that its just what ive heard

[full hazel]

I corrected my sitting posture for my back but now I can’t seem to grip my mouse comfortably. Is there a correlation or am I just losing my mind?

[vapid quail]

if it's an easy switch, can't you just adopt your old posture for 1 minute and test it?

[thorn hull]

Hi, why do my shoulder always tensed/feel like it tense up when im aiming?

I already relaxed my forearm grip and fingers but the shoulder wont stop tensing

is it because of the table height?

[scenic peak]

How long does it take muscle memory to catch up to a sens change

[vapid quail]

it should be pretty quick to adjust. Even faster if you are already good with a mouse

[scenic peak]

Ty!

[long cairn]

Im guessing this is pretty common

well anyway

My shoulder starts to hurt the more I game

but my posture is generally pretty good

I heard someone tell me that this is because my elbow is hanging of the table

but if I was to place my whole forearm on the table

I would be slouching

any advice is welcome

oh also my chair doesnt have arm rests

[vapid quail]

is it the muscle itself hurting or like the joints? I don't like putting the full forearm on the table because of potential cubital tunnel issues

because then you lean on your elbow and your ulnar nerve is right there

if it's the muscle, I would just do some shoulder work

seems to be the easiest fix

shoulder press is the best if you want to just do one exercise

but I wouldn't recommend that

for imbalance purposes

probably shoulder press and some face pulls/reverse fly depending on the equipment you have access to.

actually maybe even just side lateral raises will fix your problem depending on how you position your arm

and you can't get an imbalance from just doing side delt work really

what part of your shoulder is hurting if it is the muscles?

[long cairn]

i guess its the musscles

cant really tell

[vapid quail]

do you have access to dumbbells or resistance bands?

easiest way to tell what's causing the pain is if you just do some side raises and see if it feels the same

[long cairn]

yeah I do i actually exercise pretty often

[vapid quail]

also when you do the side raises, try to keep a neutral position, don't rotate your arms forward

[long cairn]

although mostly aerobic stuff

[vapid quail]

that's still really good

so yeah if it is the muscle, I'd go with some combination of shoulder strengthening exercises

[long cairn]

alright

thanks I'll give it a go

@vapid quail

[vapid quail]

hope that's the problem because it's an easy fix

[honest cedar]

Does anyone have trouble keeping one eye open while the other is closed?

[plush hollow]

can someone send me good wrist exercise please

dr levi is not helpfully on wrist :/

[surreal orbit]

We've got a whole playlist of good wrist exercises!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoedUZ4OpPY&list=PLcfMAtSMnESfTusR3S0ZH13rwktAK5ZvX

[hexed jay]

Shaky hands while in aimlabs any fix?

[plush hollow]

ty

[sudden bramble]

still worth training even if i slept for only 6 hours?

[steady wave]

YES!

training >>>>>>> LIFE @sudden bramble

[violet swan]

It's worth taking a nap, sleep is extremely important but yeah feel free to train still.

[crystal heron]

Hi im having trouble with my thumb every time i rotate it it starts to click then eventually it stops clicking

[ripe valve]

Why is the shaking happening? Is it anxiety or grip related?

[ripe valve]

It won't be as effective but will still make a difference

[ripe valve]

Is it painful?

[crystal heron]

not really

[crystal heron]

don't tense as much and train more thats what done it for me and maybe your sens it too high

[ripe valve]

Our rule is if it clicks but not painful then don't worry about it. If it does still bug you then stretching and strengthening the thumb can help

[crystal heron]

thanks

[runic zealot]

Serious question, has semen retention/nofap affected anyone’s play here? How do you perform when horny?

[hexed jay]

Probably grip related

[hexed jay]

thanks man il try that out

[ripe valve]

If that is the case then put aside some time during your aim training to just focus on relaxing your hand while going through a scenario. I don't care about your speed or accuracy. All I want is a relaxed grip and smooth motions. 30 minutes every day and I promise your shaking will go down.

[burnt wagon]

what monitor height/distance/angle is best for posture?

[dull sedge]

@runic zealot for games bro i think it matters. Just make sure your awake.

[surreal orbit]

General guideline: about 12-18 inches away from your face (roughly the distance of your hand + your arm), top of the monitor level with somewhere between your eyebrows and the top of your head.

As far as angle, it really depends on if you've got multiple monitors or not

Ideally, right in front of you is best.

If you've got two monitors, you'll want to be able to turn your chair slightly so you're not having to hold your neck/head turned to one side as much

[spice berry]

How bad would it be if I just ate a roll kebab as lunch and nothing else during the day?

[frosty mica]

It depends on what you're doing during the day. The more physically/mentally intensive your tasks are, the worse 🤷‍♂️ Just be mindful of when to eat

[vapid quail]

Like if that's the only thing you ate the entire day? If you only do it once in a while, it's not significant enough to have an ill effect on your body. It's about what you do the majority of the time. So as long as you're getting in tons of vegetables and some fruit on your other days, you should be fine.

[cedar elm]

My hand or more like the hand(upper palm area) to the wrist and a bit of the forearm seem to get tired after couple hours of playing. I can't really pinpoint why this is happening. Anyone experienced something similar and managed to fix it?

Cause I have not experienced something like this before in all my years of playing games

[violet willow]

maybe lack of sleep?

[cedar elm]

I sleep from 8-9pm to 5am every single day(even weekends) . The only thing I can think of maybe it's the mouse I'm using then that's causing it

Currently been using GPW for about 3 weeks. and I got around 17.8 x 9.2cm hand. Though my grip style is kind of relaxed claw/palm with my pinky dragging straightened on the pad.

[violet willow]

maybe try out some different grips to experiment with or if that does not work try maybe change sens to low or high cause maybe youre arm cant really play on one of them

im not a profesional in anyway but i just say what worked for me

and maybe wil for you

[cedar elm]

I seem to be wrist dominant.. but yeah been on around 49.48cm/360 in OW. I have been training at 27cm in kovaak's though. Well yeah might be just the sensitivity too, but I just seem to aim the best with 49cm in-game right now.

I've tested different grip styles before, but they kinda tire out my umm tendons?

[violet willow]

if different grips dont work then just stay on the one you feel comfortable playing with

[cedar elm]

Ayeh. I don't feel discomfort using GPW, but I feel like it's not the comfiest mouse. Then again I do not feel like paying 80€ for Zowie ZA12-B .

I guess I could take now just 15-20 minute break and then just change my sensitivity to same as in kovaak's which is 27cm to see if my hand and forearm gets as tired.

Just wondering what causes the sudden tiredness, when I've stretched and warmed up before even playing :c

[violet willow]

i had that alot on low sens but after switching to mid high i never felt tired and i could play alot longer

[cedar elm]

Possibly yes. R.I.P aim for a while then I guess. Will try to remember to post back here if I still have an issue with tiredness

[steep mist]

Guys what do you recommend when my wrist hurt when I apply little pressure on it

[gaunt dust]

Massage it and rest your wrist

So take a break from aim training

[oak radish]

@hybrid pawn I tried cutting it to stop it digging in but it still digs in when i’m tracking lmao

[hybrid pawn]

what mouse do u have?

[oak radish]

model o-

i have large hands so

its not the best to use but I hate the RVU

21x10.5cm

[hybrid pawn]

mmmmm

i dont see how that happens tho

ingrown nail?

[oak radish]

idk the sides next to my nails curls over so the nails go deep when im gripping the mouse hard

its not a big deal just wish it'd fuck off

[hybrid pawn]

maybe someone who's had that experience can help

bc i got 0 clue

[oak radish]

Yeah its a pretty niche problem

aw well i'll just try to adjust my grip so it doesnt hurt as much

[hybrid pawn]

somebody will help

[cedar elm]

as far as I know.. you shouldn't grip your mouse tightly, cause it can lead to issues. That's at least from what I've seen and gathered all over YouTube and aim guide spreadsheets.

Could also be that the mouse is just too thin from the grip width for your hand size that might cause you to grip your mouse "hard" .

[oak radish]

I normally keep a pretty relaxed grip but when tracking for long periods I get fatigue and try to regain control by holding it harder

or when im going for speed I tend to grip harder too

but yeah general rule is gripping hard and planting wrist are terrible for smoothness

[gaunt dust]

@oak radish endurance training

[plush zealot]

Has anyone adapted to a very early morning schedule (e.g. wake up at 3:30-5 am)? If so, any advice on how to make it work?

[covert sphinx]

i used to do this i would go to bed at 8pm every night wake up at like 4-5 am

i gave up after school was over

only really started it because i like going on runs in the morning

and being able to clear my mind before school started helped immensely

[plush zealot]

Yeah I’m trying to change my schedule since my productivity is way better before work. If I exercise in the evening I usually have trouble sleeping

[covert sphinx]

just make sure to warm up a bit more than usual if you start exercising early in the morning

[cedar elm]

I go to sleep around 8-9pm and wake up 5 am every morning(even weekends) . If you have hard time going to sleep around 9pm, I'd say cut down your caffeine or just stop drinking it after 12 .

[plush zealot]

Fortunately I don’t drink caffeine, but I’ll try just going to bed earlier and adjust from there. Thanks.

[violet tapir]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/853724063378046976/854835946687168532/unknown.png
how do I stop sitting like this

[violet swan]

Oh my god

Rest in peace to your back and your eyes

[gaunt dust]

[open ivy]

https://youtu.be/gQyhRwsY-l8

just going to plug this here. Busting a myth about "nerd neck".** No posture is inherently bad** it is the amount of time we spend it in and general physical inactivity which leads to increased risk of musculoskeletal issues

[frail wyvern]

should I stretch before drawing?

[stark pulsar]

Idk where to put this but i have some kind of problem where i just can never get satisfied with my monitor angle and position maybe its somee ocd or something but i feel like its never perfectly centered with my vision and body so i keep moving it around and it just bothers me, sometimes its good but then something touches the screen like my cat or something

[gray osprey]

i read somewhere that tensing your hands gives you poor circulation which results in your hands getting cold. and poor circulation is obviously unhealthy. is this the reason tensing is unhealthy? would it be okay to tense my hands as long as i keep my hands warm? or are there other harmful effects?

[violet swan]

how do u guys stop feeling the need for improvement, like i just play kovaaks and i cant stick on a scenario because i keep wanting to see improvement

[spice berry]

what do you mean?

[pearl dome]

Has it ever happened to anyone that when using a matte finish mouse for extended periods, the edges of their fingertips got 'eroded' and worn down? This happened to a friend of mine and he says his fingertips feel like plastic, and even, his phone doesn't recognize the fingerprint (right hand). He sent me a picture of his fingers and they look like they have a thousand scratches and cuts on them.

Is this a common occurrence for some mice? Is it an underlying health issue that is causing this?
Would be grateful if someone could offer some insight.

not that he is in any pain, just inconvenienced at not being able to unlock his phone easily

[sudden bramble]

fr guys i've been waking up earlier and earlier despite having difficulty falling asleep due to insomnia. i started taking melatonin droplets and that may be messing me up. i has issues prior to the droplets, but i woke up at 6:30 2 mornings ago with only 6.5 hours of sleep and now 5:45 with only 6. im tired this morning and drinking coffee to help me. these unusual sleep patters has had me waking up at high alert, like heart racing a little. no nightmares or anything, and high cognitive function. i enjoy waking up early but i need help falling asleep. what can i do to help myself?

[cedar elm]

Would help to stop drinking caffeine(energy drinks,tea,coffee) after 12 am, if you plan on sleeping early to wake up early. I've never dealt with insomnia so I'm afraid I can not help you regarding that. I'd probably try to schedule an appointment with a doctor regarding your issue with heart racing. I've only woken up with heart racing, when I had too much caffeine the previous day.

I'll also mention that chocolate has caffeine as well. What could help you sleep better is to stop eating about 2-3 hours before you go to bed.

[gaunt dust]

@gray osprey I'm pretty sure that's not the reason

[gray osprey]

Then feel free to tell me the reason

[gaunt dust]

Bye

[hard star]

@gray osprey I'm no doctor, but this is how I understand it.

Constant tension is strenuous. Your muscles will have to work harder to maintain a state of tension, which results in greater strain and exertion. Prolonged periods of muscle strain and exertion can and will result in injury. It is my understanding that deliberately tensing those muscles accelerates the process.

It comes down to "too much of anything is bad." This is why we're encouraged to change sitting positions frequently. Overtraining bad.

If I'm wrong... somebody scream at me

Misinformation also bad

[gaunt dust]

@hard star sounds about right

[terse willow]

if i do hand stretches after a playing session how long should i wait until i play again?

[covert sphinx]

Is there any way to improve the speed my eyes can register targets? i feel like on static scens where the targets are a bit bigger and easier to hit i am moving at a speed my eyes cant register the targets so im basically just aiming at a blur in my peripheral

[violet swan]

I've 130 hours played past two weeks and I think it's probably going to peak around 140-150. Any advice or things to look out for when playing for long hours like these? I've been worrying about damaging my wrist but and I've been doing the recommend wrist stretches when I'm feeling tight or a little pain. But I'd love to hear more about what I should focus on to stay healthy and keep progressing. The games I've been playing are KovaaKs (just for the daily fundamental routine) and the rest is Apex. I haven't been sacrificing my sleep either.

[real shadow]

I’m not a health professional but that is way too much

I’m not the best but I would recommend 1-2 hrs a day

I am improving really fast tho almost complete plat

And you probably already hurt your arm/wrist/fingers

[violet swan]

I think you might have understood. I only have 26 hours past two weeks on KovaaKs (which isn't even 2 hours a day) and the rest are on Apex.

[real shadow]

ok thats not too bad

but

playing way too much

get less hours of more focused practice

i can speak from experience

[outer condor]

tendonitis could be something to watch for

if your worried, after a playing for long periods of time you could ice for about 15 minutes

[sudden granite]

@violet swan I think it's ok as long as you're not tensing up excessively

My rule of thumb is the more you tense up, the less you should play

Another thing to consider is your level of fitness

If your muscles and tendons aren't as strong, tensing them is way worse for you

I'm a couch potato but I started doing dead hangs from a pull up bar to stretch out my upper body

My wrists and grip strength got stronger so I feel less tension when I play

[violet swan]

Also generally if u have thick wrists/ ankles u can steadily put alot more tension on ur mouse safely

[sudden granite]

thicc

[crisp jolt]

Someone here used or uses the  1HP Ergonomics Calculator to choose a mice, because I'm currently using the viper mini but with 20x11cm hands I'm starting to get some strain in my thumb, I was trying to use the calculator, but only big mice like the model D get close to the optimal!

[pine notch]

So my chair is slightly lower than my desk, which causes me to tilt upward which means my elbow isn't in line with my waist at a 90 degree angle what can I do to circumvent this?

[violet swan]

sit on some thick books bro

[silent stream]

This comes down to cognition I'm pretty sure, better sleep and especially a better diet will help improve the overall functionality of, well, you. Shit turns you into a superhuman I bet but I wouldn't know cause I stay up til 11 in the morning and then go to sleep

[silent stream]

My elbows are just above my waist along my ribcage due to how high my armrests are, my desk is SHORT AS HELL surface area wise so I don't have a lot of mouse space and I have to use the really high armrests but yknow if I got a job fixed my sleep schedule I could change that 🙄

[sudden granite]

Yeah sleep and good diet will make you a gamer

I ate some greasy food and my performance went down lel

[half schooner]

i get massive anxiety the second i turn on kovaaks and can barely even do 5-10 minutes of training at a time, yet if im tryharding ingame im completely relaxed. dont really know what to do about it. ive tried to distance myself from my scores and tbh i dont think i even care about them but its like my body does?

[sudden granite]

Sometimes I get worried about scores and training too

What helps get through that is focusing on the target and looking right at that

It's kind of like going into a trance

I chant to myself "follow the car" or "red red red red" and focus on looking at the target

It sounds so corny or too simple but that's all there is to it

It might not feel comfortable but keep looking at it

f the score

f the accuracy

Keep looking at the target because if you stop your performance dips

[cedar elm]

Might be just a fear of failure, which is normal.

[sudden granite]

Seems pretty spicy haha

No fear in game but big anxiety in a low-pressure environment

[mortal echo]

a

[ivory sky]

Do y’all prefer to take your creating pre or post workout

Creatine

[winter abyss]

timing doesn't matter afaik

[light yarrow]

Hello, Is it normal that my wrist makes some sort of clack sound when i move it? it does not hurt but it just feels weird

the sound occurs when i move my wrist like the image above

[violet swan]

• 5 ish hours of training every day
• 10 min break every 45 min for stretching and to keep focus
• physical training for at least 30 min

is it okay (from a health perspective. would like a second opinion, I think itd be fine?

[karmic parcel]

@ivory sky post with my protein shake

[violet swan]

aaaaaha. I thought it was MAX per day

ty

[dull sandal]

No that is not normal, you may have TFCC, go look it up

[light yarrow]

Thank you @dull sandal

[dull sandal]

@light yarrow the best thing you can do for it really is actual exercise to strengthen the muscles around it

@light yarrow I know because I have it

[light yarrow]

Did tfcc bother you in any way?

[ivory sky]

yea I’m gonna try that. I felt sick after taking it with my preworkout

[sinful temple]

Does anyone know if it’s bad to drink coffee before a session? Will my aim be jittery or am I gonna crash after the coffee wears off?

[plush hollow]

my part of this is hurting i did some strethces but didnt work

[sudden granite]

If I had to guess it's probably tightness from overuse

If you can try a medium to hard stretch and hold it for 5-10 minutes

Sometimes your muscles need to sit at a lengthened position for a long time to relax

[marsh mesa]

should I sit up straight in my chair instead of my back leaning on my chair

[river bobcat]

why does my brain work like 100x better at 4am and my aim is 100x better

[winter abyss]

Less power grid activitiy

[river bobcat]

power grid activity?

[hollow abyss]

tensed up too much with speed scenarios yesterday and now my short head/tricep kinda hurts when arm aiming. does anyone know if i'll be fine with just using 30cm or something or should i take a complete break?

[grave igloo]

my pinky finger hurts because of controller claw what can i do against it

[solid quartz]

should i have some little weight on my arm like a little friction or less friction as possible.. if i have less "pressure" on my arm its hard to control

[solid quartz]

straight

[meager cobalt]

Been getting a stiff right index finger from claw grip and it hurts what should i do?

[sonic shore]

Bro anyone here workout regularly? Had a hard day yesterday and today I can't aim for crap.. i see myself underaiming and also reacting super late, my arm, lats and traps is so sore.. i need to keep playing but also working out, any advice?

[covert sphinx]

are you on medication for it? if not have you spoken to a doctor about it?

[cedar elm]

use your body's energy more. Like taking 30 minute walk a day. Do some light exercise maybe? like 2-5 sets of push ups/squats. Just don't do any exercise 2h before bed, cause that makes the mind just more active.

You can also try to set your PC a timer that it turns on the windows night light option (aka making your screen more yellowish)

I personally think it does matter what you're eating as well.

These are things I have done to fix my issue with not being able to sleep and mind becoming more active during evening/bed time hours. I don't have insomnia though... so I'd most likely turn to a doc.

[dull sandal]

@hollow abyss if you are experiencing pain every time you play you should take a break for a few days at least and do stretches

[pearl dome]

A top 3 do's and don'ts to avoid carpal tunnel?

Today for the first time I experienced a very slight weakness/numbness in my hand grip after a long kvk session. Kinda freaky

[unkempt urchin]

@pearl dome your mouse hand or keyboard hand? I had to switch from a Logitech G403 to a G502 because I was developing carpal tunnel and I wasn't even aim training. It's all about your wrist and how its angled along with grip pressure. We don't realize it but we do put a lot of physical stress on our wrists, especially after a long session or consecutive sessions. Health is everything! Don't continue until you find a solution or else you'll keep experiencing set backs. Hope this helps.

[pearl dome]

Mouse hand. But lately I think I kinda have weak grip in both hands in general. Somehow when I squeeze my fists its much weaker than it used to be. I just ordered one of those spring grip strengtheners to train my strength.

In general I try to keep my hand as relaxed as possible and have good posture afaik. Health is is everything though, maybe I'll take a break until I figure this out

[wild bolt]

Any way to stop my wrist from feeling strained after playing for a bit? It feels annoying as fuck and makes my hand shake

[silent osprey]

@sudden bramble meditate regularly

Literally changes the way ur mind passively operates

Takes a lot to get anywhere but the payoffs are so good if you keep it up

Also take breaks throughout the day to just let urself think freely

Venting ur thoughts in a way

[frosty mica]

depends on the person for me there is an small initial "kick" that lasts for a few min then I become more focused afterwards

[frosty mica]

don't over train, overtense your grip and stretch before, during and after the sessions

[hollow abyss]

ya, 24 hours later and i can't play anything bc it hurts, i think you might be right 😔

[cedar elm]

stretch and have your elbows in a 90'ish degree angle so taht your arm/hand is close to neutral position and not bent down or upwards. Most importantly don't death grip your mouse.

[drifting belfry]

can someone make a video of these please

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKKSBWXHM-V5C9gMhVFWQgsHwVLcVMgb/view

[maiden walrus]

I second what @drifting belfry says

[fringe rune]

should you stretch right before hopping on or after practicing? or even both

[elfin juniper]

Stretch after you're done for the day, as this can impact your performance negatively

[scenic peak]

How much should my arm be on my desk/mousepad? Is this strictly preference or is there advantages to something over another?

[azure bone]

when i think of a fist, i dont think of my thumb being on the inside

but in this pic it really looks so

so whats the correct position of the thumb?

[vapid quail]

i would assume the picture is correct

[eternal dirge]

Hi all, I'm seeking sleep related advice, however needed.
I usually find that I get around maybe 7-9 hours in bed(usually in bed at 1AM, wake up at 9AM), but I never really truly feel rested in the morning. I often shut my alarm off and try to sleep more, only for it to have no impact.

Throughout the day, I have a tough time with the more difficult tasks. My Physics course? I often want to not do it, and scroll through TikTok most of the time, causing it to take hours longer. KovaaKs? My performance feels very iffy. 200 hours played(although inconsistently) and I feel like I'm stuck on the same plateau, and I can't focus.

I really only get a boost of energy when I eat foot(especially dinner). My friend suggested I get a sleep tracker or smth to see how my sleep quality really is, but what can I do in the meantime?

[violet swan]

I know it's a typo but I still found "I eat foot funny" 😅

[eternal dirge]

LMFAOOOOOOO MY BAD

whatever, i'll leave it
only one letter off, but still funny

[vapid quail]

are you by chance smoking weed or drinking alcohol before bed? Is your life really stressful right now? Are you sleeping in a completely dark room? Is the room cold? Are you drinking caffeine before bed? Are you taking any supplements? Set your alarm for when you actually want to wake up. If you're trying to get more sleep, bump it up. You're barely getting any meaningful sleep doing that, if at all. Also track what you're eating. If food gives you an energy boost, you're probably not eating enough.

[eternal dirge]

No weed, no alc, not too much stress(although sometimes i have rly meh or shit thoughts that may enter my mind before I sleep). The room isn't completely dark, there is some light that comes from the street or night atmosphere. Supplements, yes(since today): Vitamin D especially.

[vapid quail]

Ok that's good. Seems like your lifestyle is at least conducive to proper sleep. Vitamin D is a good one for sleep. If you're deficient in it, it really messes with you. There's also some supplements that can disrupt because of their stimulatory effects. I noticed you mentioned your phone. Do you look at that before/during bedtime? Also how's your food/nutrition situation? Are you eating a balanced diet with minimal processed food and also eating enough calories?

Are you always up at 9? If so, maybe try shifting that up 30 minutes so 1-9:30 instead of 1-9

that would better align with the sleep cycles

[eternal dirge]

My phone is a bit of a problem, yes. Most nights, I tend to scroll through TikTok, not rly getting the 30min bluelight break I should get. I usually get a burst of energy in the night time, also causing me to scroll on my phone a little bit since I'm awake and bored af lmfao.

My diet and nutrition is balanced all around, thanks in part to my mom making home cooked dinners and prepping breakfasts in advance that I can just heat up(most of the time, it's waffles, sometimes french toast or pancakes. love her so much).

Breakfast usually consists of 1 circle of a belgian waffle, with peanut butter and jam/apple sauce and stuff.

Not always up at 9. Usually shut it off to try to get more shuteye lmao. If you don't mind me asking, how would shifting it 30 min ahead better align myself with sleep cycles?

I'm not too familiar with circadian rhythms or sleep cycles so

[vapid quail]

your sleep goes through different stages, and the timing generally is around 90 minutes a cycle. Ideally you'd wake up around the end of a cycle because that's the closest state to being awake. If you work it out, you want to either go to sleep at 1:30 and wake up at 9 or go to sleep at 1 and wake up at 9:30. If you aren't consistent with your sleep timings, that can be really bad

also regarding your food choices, what do you eat after breakfast?

[eternal dirge]

Usually eggs, or open sandwiches with ham and cheese. I try to fit protein in to get good energy.

[vapid quail]

any vegetables?

[eternal dirge]

Vegetables is mostly during dinner.

My mom gives pretty big portions of salad during that.

Sometimes though I might saute an onion with my eggs

[vapid quail]

Ok. I'm just trying to figure out if your diet is playing a part in your sleep problems. Are you at a normal weight? Also depending on your age, you might need more sleep. 13-18 requires 8-10 hours for example

[eternal dirge]

I'm 18, and I weigh ~135 lbs

[vapid quail]

how tall are you?

[eternal dirge]

5' 10", around there

at least that's what's on my license

[vapid quail]

yeah it sounds like that's at least playing a part in your tiredness

i would try to eat more if you can

[eternal dirge]

just checked, BMI of 19.4. On the lower end of what's considered a normal, healthy weight

If I were to increase my portions(e.g. add another half waffle to breakfast, and another egg, larger portions during dinner), would my weight continue increasing for god knows how long, or will it steady itself at another point?

[vapid quail]

hard to tell without knowing the total calories you are consuming and burning

which reminds me, are you exercising? That can help with sleep

like not immediately before, but just overall

[eternal dirge]

Not much, no. I might take a powerwalk once in a while, or do this one 10min core crusher routine on my Nike app, but that's abt as much as I would do occasionally.

[half lance]

I've been getting wrist pain since yesterday

It was rather abrupt

Well actually it's slightly above the wrist

And to the right of my hand

Should I be concerned

Or will this go away with rest

It's not too bad and I don't notice it while playing apex

Or cs

But it's noticable outside of the games

[vapid quail]

To me everything seems fine overall. I would just try to eat more vegetables and fibrous foods, like sweet potatoes and legumes. Since those won't bump up your calories too much, but they will help with nutrients and steady energy. On top of that, maybe try increasing your sleep from 1-9 to 12-10 and exercising a bit more.

[eternal dirge]

Gotcha. Thanks a bunch for the plentiful info my man, can't say how much I appreciate you comin out and giving me this wisdom haha

[vapid quail]

No problem. If you want to learn more, this video was very helpful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUyiRnA23Wk

[vapid quail]

Can you elaborate? Is it like by your thumb? Do you have any idea of how it got injured?

[half lance]

It's not by my thumb

Its on the opposite side

Slightly above the bone that's jutting out

No noticable impact on movement rn

[vapid quail]

so it's under the pinky, where the wrist connects to the hand?

[half lance]

Yes

It starts up if I move my wrist a lot

Like the warmup thing where you sort of roll the wrist

[vapid quail]

what kind of pain is it

[half lance]

Hmm how do I describe it

It's hard to describe

[vapid quail]

like joint pain, tingly

tightness

[half lance]

It feels like it happens in sort of a patch

Joint pain probably

Also feels coarse idk

[vapid quail]

coarse like stiff?

and do you know how it was injured?

[eternal dirge]

Is it dull, or sharp?
Is it pulsing?
Does it happen in clusters?

[half lance]

It's not really sharp but not full either

Isn't pulsing and not in clusters

Idk how it started

And isn't really stiff

[vapid quail]

Ideally, you'd go to a doctor, but my opinion as a random dude on the internet is that it doesn't sound serious. So long as it's not extremely painful. You don't want to mess with joint pain, so I'd stray away from doing anything that puts it in a painful position and see how it feels in a few days. If it were my wrist, I'd just wait a few days and see if it goes away. If not, then I'd consider going to a doctor.

it's possible it's like a sprain or something. When I sprained my ankle it persisted for more than a few days, but due to the unknown origin, it's better to play it safe imo

[half lance]

Aight

[eternal dirge]

If it persists though for more than a few days, even weeks, contact your doctor.

[peak monolith]

Is it normal to have this feeling in my arm and hand

it's making me feel like I can't be smooth

[sacred hawk]

Is there a term to describe the ability to precisely and accurately use a specific amount of strength? Would it just be dexterity?

[fringe rune]

could gripping your mouse too hard be harmful? and tips on avoiding from gripping it too hard

[half lance]

Oof now the pain is almost constantly there and pulsing

If my wrist is bent in any way

[left trellis]

Guys, is there any problem to use arm sleeve all day? Im a software engineer, and arm sleeve help me alot in consistent aim and with arm pain in gerenal

[cedar elm]

If it's not extremely tight, then I don't see a problem. However if it is.. I'd recommend taking it off for 10-15 minutes every few hours.

[left trellis]

its only tight in the biceps area, but ty !

[vapid quail]

Yeah I'd go see a doctor.

[golden obsidian]

Guys,i have wrist pain while playing,what can i do?

My sens 35cm/360

how long should rest be?

[thick egret]

And either cut hours playing if you mainly use your wrist or start using your arm as well

I used to only wrist aim for hours and felt pain a lot but ever since i incorporated arm movements as well i could play even longer with no issues as long as there are some breaks

Yeah i used to tense up before aim training so idk how it will be now, but even though i was tensing up i still felt a lot better when i started using my arm as well

• breaks are important too

[topaz dagger]

Guys is there a solution to mental exhaustion ? After playing 2 games of valorant rankef ( i play only smokes ) , i get exhausted & i cant aim or think properly. I drink water evey 15mins. My warmup is just 30min kovaaks ,& 2 dm. Also, i try to not let myself get tilted easily.

[jolly tusk]

do you get enough sleep?

[vapid quail]

Pretty much just rest and recovery. Sleep is the most important aspect.

[rancid cobalt]

Hey I'm sure this is asked all the time but I was just looking for some quick input on good chairs to get when I replace mine next week ive been using some crapping office chair for years now basically sitting on wood and my backs really starting to feel it mixed with my bad posture

Nothing over 500 but preferably around 300 or less would be great

140lbs and 6ft just to use as a reference

[west elbow]

@rancid cobalt get something ergo, i got mine from a target near me and i work 8 hours a day on a shitty chair, id never sit in a better chair than the ergo

[grim terrace]

are pubs better to practice than arenas in apex?

[grim terrace]

dont buy gaming

[topaz ginkgo]

Depends. If ur practicing 1v1 (team fights), yes... But if ur practicing stuff like gamesense, map rotation and tracking enemy teams, pubs is better. Just make sure your paying attention to your positioning. And if ur trying to climb ranked (battle royal) and are not confident you can 1clip moving targets, avoid dropping hot (famous places or places near the start of the dropship).

What i said last is the usual reason people who are hardstuck gold or lower are like that. As for plat and above, that has more conditional reasons

[topaz ginkgo]

Is 3-4 hours enough?

[grim terrace]

Thank you

[topaz ginkgo]

Plz note: positioning, movement and damage avoidance all can drastically improve gameplay even with aim @grim terrace theres a youtuber who does a series called "No Aim Movement Brain" which is a good example of how much practicing movement can affect your survivability

[topaz dagger]

Yeah i sleep dor 7hrs

[topaz ginkgo]

Oof sleeps 2x the amount i do 😢

Wish i could do that and still be able to game

[mild delta]

you sleep 3-4 hours every night and that's enough?

i wish

[wicked idol]

nah its not enough

[topaz dagger]

Should i reduce the amount of sleep to practice mechanics ?

[mild delta]

not at all

sleep is one of the most important things to improving mechanics

[wicked idol]

^

[violet swan]

every time I roll my wrist, it relieves some pain and like cracks some sort of joints, i also feel some pain in my pinky and index at different times, the pain never comes together and the bone which joins the hand and wrist on the upper part of the wrist occasionally pains. is it carpal tunnel?

[onyx otter]

prob ulnar tunnel

[tranquil cradle]

https://www.1-hp.org/blog/hpforgamers/optimizeyoursurroundings/seat-yourself-how-to-pick-the-best-chair-for-gaming/

[tranquil cradle]

99.95% not carpal tunnel. https://youtu.be/s1Q1TwogTps
Most likely the wrist tendons. https://youtu.be/JoedUZ4OpPY

[tranquil cradle]

Muscle tendon overuse (very very very VERY UNLIKELY carpal tunnel, if you read other comments)
To reduce overgripping: Check if you are too stressed - and manage that first.
If it is purely just physical habits, then practicing in a way that forces you grip it less. We have tried getting people to put some pointy bits on their mouse to force it. It's the same concept of getting people to hold raw eggs without breaking them in rehab.

[violet swan]

saw this video a few months ago thank you though just needed a second opinion

[scenic peak]

I am not sure if this belongs in Health let me know, I have ADHD. I seem to have a strong issue keeping my attention on training. like I can be doing good then i drift away and think of other things and screw my score up. My question is has anyone else with ||ADHD|| figured a way to mitigate this beside medication?

[candid rose]

Had some red spots pop up on my finger and theyre like sore bumps to the touch. Any idea?

[thick egret]

did anything bite you there?

i get those kinds of bumps from bug bites all over me cause i sleep shirtless lmao

i don't feel it though until i start touching it

[candid rose]

no they only happen on my right hand

at the joints

as far as i know, bed bugs dont have hand fetish

[thick egret]

bugs will bite you anywhere

but if there are multiple bumps specifically on the joints on your right hand alone then it's more then likely not the case

so i can't help you there sorry

[lethal cloak]

Bruse maybe @candid rose

Did u punch or hit anything recently

[candid rose]

not bruises

theyre like red bumps

[violet swan]

i get the same thing but on the middle and ring finger, on the palm side tho

[dusky zephyr]

this never used to be an issue but i recently took off a bit from gaming and now that I've come back I've got terrible wrist shakes and i have no idea what caused this or how to overcome it. it goes away when i apply very little force to my mouse but even when im trying to relax its still there.

[shy jetty]

i need an advice. my sleeping regime gone crazy after exams (i can go to sleep at 6am and wake up at 4 pm) and i wanna know how to fix this correctly. just setting up a alarm or trying to go to bed earlier does't really work for me. when i tried to go to bed before i feel sleepy my brains were filling with thoughts and other things that distracted my sleep. so i used to skip 1 sleep cycle and go asleep like i normally would. is there a more "healthy" way of doing it?

[weary bobcat]

getting light at the correct hours is the most important. your body has a circadian rhythm that's activated by light. the circadian rhythm controls your energy, when you get tired/ready for sleep, etc. so get up at 8am, doesn't matter when you sleep just set an alarm for 8am. immediately get some sunlight in the morning, like 10-30 minutes, best thing is go for a walk in the sun. your body will quickly adapt and at night time it will make you sleepy because your circadian rhythm is working as it should :)

[violet swan]

Wow that's actually really useful information thank you, I know it wasnt for me but like now I understand why some days I'm not feeling tired.

[shy jetty]

Thank you so much! I will try it out

[fringe rune]

does meditation help at all improve for gaming/aim practicing? or is it just a good habit to have

[frail wyvern]

do I do the exercises in the video or these? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKKSBWXHM-V5C9gMhVFWQgsHwVLcVMgb/view

[tranquil cradle]

You can do both! The video focuses on the basics for the wrist, the ones you linked includes the same stretches and more for other parts of the body.

The 1HP youtube channel also has various wrist, neck, back, shoulder routines which cover similar things

[rough relic]

Should I stretch before or after kovaaks?

[edgy summit]

before

[rough relic]

Alright thanks

[tranquil cradle]

Dynamic (movement) stretches best before activity. Can do static or dynamic (whichever feels nicer) post activity

[rough relic]

thank you!

[fringe rune]

Is there any link between meditation and improving at games/aim besides like staying calm? Cause meditation seems interesting to start

[tranquil talon]

you're not a gamer unless you've rage quit meditation

[rose temple]

bro u will just improve at life not just games

[azure bone]

does it matter which order the stretches are done in

from the wrist stretching guide

[frosty mica]

I've been trying to be as relaxed possible with my wrist and little with my arm while practising, or playing, but over time in kovaaks (or while playing in an intense situation), I will tense both my wrist and arm. How can I stop this from happening in the future?

[dull sandal]

@frosty mica you are just going to have to consistently keep reminding yourself to relax every 10-15 seconds, I had to do the same and it’s helping. And I am finally beginning to do it without thinking about it

That worked for me at least, everyone is different

[scenic peak]

How important is it to have you arm at a 90* angle? Does it have an advantage?

@frosty mica I suffer from adhd anxiety and I go through this too. I was told on here (and it’s working) to spend 30 mins of your training a day forcing yourself to play relaxed. Even if it tanks your scores. You do it every day and it will become habit. Just gotta teach your body to do it

[ripe valve]

It depends on what area of the body you are talking about. If you are talking about your elbow then yes it does have some advantages. Muscles work by overlapping the fibers inside them. If they are too overlapped(think the top of a bicep curl) you don't have anywhere to go. If they are not overlapped enough they can't grab onto each other to create motion(think the bottom of a biceps curl, harder that the middle). So having your elbow at 90 means you are at the optimal length for your muscles to work!

[scenic peak]

Thank you so much. Been trying to improve my posture and I feel like it’s been helping a ton. So since I have short chubby legs I had to lower my seat to as low as it would go so that my feet touched the ground flat. So I ended up lowering my desk this morning so that my elbows were at 90*.

[ripe valve]

I'm glad you're seeing results! If you like how high your seat and desk were before then getting a foot rest is a totally viable option. The key thing is adjusting your environment to work for you, which you are already doing

[scenic peak]

Thanks to you my stress grip has also improved. But with my seat all the way down it’s way more comfy. I only just did it this morning but I played like 10 mins and it feels weird but not in a bad way. I appreciate your advice

[ripe valve]

Not particularly, just choose whatever order you like

[ripe valve]

That's great! I'm glad the advice is helping

[frosty mica]

didn't realise this was anxiety related but thanks for letting me know 🙂

[gritty crest]

i wish they were sorted abit better for example im trying to find an exercise for shoulder/ arm mobility because i realized moving my hand to to left has abit of tension

but ye thanks for all the exercises

[clever onyx]

My knuckle index finger is hurt I think i use it too much (my kovaak reset key is F and my pickup key Also F too) how to fix and avoid it?

[tranquil cradle]

Oh I got you fam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjMu52XEX0I&ab_channel=1HP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQyhRwsY-l8&ab_channel=1HP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvAv01gvd2U

[tranquil cradle]

Take more breaks. Do the first stretch: https://youtu.be/PXkSDfgAHGw

[cold haven]

What is a diet to keep me healthy and rise my performance in game.

Really hard to choose because of how many diets there are

[ivory sky]

my arm rests on my chair cuck my posture

how do i fix this without having to get another desk / cjairt

chair

[zinc lintel]

Remove armrests(if you can), scoot in, move monitor back

[hollow abyss]

maintaining a relaxed focus helps with any kind of sport and meditation might help with that

[sonic shore]

can anyone help me, the day after working out my entire arm upto shoulder feels stiff and im underaiming like hell, is there any way to relax this

[pallid granite]

carpal tunnel, am i right guys?

btw, i feel like streching my tendons actually hurts them mroe than helps them

i had to take a break from aiming as i felt numbness and pain in my hand.... but taking a break is hard because you use your hands quite a lot. So i streched them a lot but i feel like that hurt my recovery more than it helped.

Now is my 4th day of my break, and it is finally getting a little better and my wrist dosent hurt as much, however my forearm does (which is a good tradeoff) but i dont know if i should keep streching or not, any advice?

[sterile sphinx]

hey guys/girls, I am having an issue where my ring & pinky finger starts to hurt from lifting and repositioning the mouse. aim training on kovaaks doesnt cause this. Only when in game constant lifting and readjusting mouse is causing the fingers to get tired. its worse when have to ads and lift and the same time. using gpro wireless, fingertip/claw grip.

grip

[peak monolith]

will it be beneficial if i start doing hand stretches. if so, what are the benefits

[high hedge]

I only have undergrad experience of kinesiology related injuries, but I can reccomend try tense training

see if your tensing your pinky and ring finger harder against the mouse, which could explain why you might feel pain from repositioning. But also in general, you should be aim training with less tension, which makes it harder to aim, but when in in-game scenario situations when you need that precision, you can rely on tension or engage "easier time aiming" assisted by the tension

[sterile sphinx]

you are right sir. i do tense more when i have to lift and reposition mouse which is a lot since im mostly wrist aim. 21cm/360. what do you mean by tense training?

[naive surge]

Guys, I'm a weightlifter. Should I practice my aim before the gym? Sometimes my arms are really tired and I underperform, sometimes I get really tired legs, but still, I feel it reduces my performance a little bit. Should I practice anyway and get used to it or nah? I play most of the time after the gym anyway.

[fickle bloom]

That is something you are going to have to explore yourself and see how you feel. I have tried aim practice before the gym and after the gym and prefer to do it after but it really depends on you

[flat nexus]

Yo, can anyone help me out with my posture? When I play any FPS I notice that I naturally bring myself so close to my desk that my stomach is like pressing into it

it kind of hurts after a while and I think it's making me inconsistent but I can't find a more comfortable position

I'm also pretty skinny so it's not even like I can just lose some weight lol

I also notice that I adjust my screen until it's at a severe angle by the end of a session. Kind of similar to this beautiful illustration

[safe dock]

I also sit until my desk presses on my stomach, it doesnt hurt but should I change it?

[cedar elm]

It is fine to sit so your stomach is like touching the desk, but not to the point where it squeezes you. If it hurts you might be leaning forward. I have my stomach touching my desk very gently.(sounds weird but not sure how else to word it)

There's no magic pill to fixing a bad habit other than replacing with a good habit. This is done by being conscious/aware when you're about to example lean forward to then get back to proper posture . Can't remember exactly but your mind starts to wander after 3-5 seconds or something, which just means you gotta keep constantly reminding yourself until it sticks to you

If you can not sit straight, I think it just means your core(abs) are just weak.

[flat nexus]

Thanks for the advice, I think the issue stems from me aiming with about 3/4 of my forearm on my desk/mousepad so I have to sit pretty close

[violet swan]

is it bad Im always worried about work?

even tho Im not in an urgency

[violet swan]

Not bad but mabye you could do with some distractions as it's not exactly good to always be worried about your work

[solar canopy]

@sterile sphinx i hold my mouse the exact same way and have the issue atm

[high hedge]

sorry I got busy at night, i mean during aim training, try to aim with the least tension possible

[sterile sphinx]

any tips you have that helped you?

[solar canopy]

@sterile sphinx trying to find some myself, if I do I’ll let you know

[violet swan]

Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but I've been looking into getting an arm sleeve and was curious if anyone know's which one Ethos uses?

If you have any recommendations too that works! Tag meh plez <3

[high crystal]

AAAAA my wrist hurts

did 1 day break already

still hurts ;-;

[thick egret]

if you're reaction to your wrist being pain is like that i'm sure you need probably a week+ lmfao

[fading pier]

rip people who has wrist pains

gonna get one too sooner or later

[high crystal]

idk why i get wrist pains

i dont do overtrainings

[spice island]

You are a kovaak main for sure

[topaz dagger]

is is healthy to sleep 4 hrs in night & 3 hrs during afternoon ? thing is there is heatwave going on in my area & i cant sleep properly at night. during day i can turn on the AC for resting.

[azure lynx]

oh im sorry to hear about that...make sure you drink tons of water. As long as the sleep cycles themselves are the same and you are getting the same ratio of REM/deep/light sleep, i dont see how there could be a problem

[cedar elm]

You don't stretch or possibly hold your hand in a weird angled/twisted position that causes strain to your wrist more than it should.

[violet tapir]

this is my friend he has destroyed his back playing kvk voltaic benchmarks. how to fix this

@wooden gazelle could you possibly have any idea @twin fog please help

[wooden gazelle]

@twin fog can you helpings our friend rn

[violet tapir]

his name; the razer aka pulse__hxper

[wooden gazelle]

15 in pasu voltaic easy

[twin fog]

Oh no

[pallid granite]

if i have over stressed me tendons should i keep stretching them while i am taking a break from aiming or just leave my arm be?

[marble cedar]

this was my best score for reaction time test average 150+

i improved from 200 ms

although i didnt really do much 🗿

[azure lynx]

Maybe it was an outlier?

[marble cedar]

all i did was workout

more*

[azure lynx]

Was this an average reaction time?

[marble cedar]

average time was 150+

150-160 or smth

i cant get lower than this

[azure lynx]

oh ok thats some big improvement. Nice bro

[marble cedar]

eat green i guess 🗿

[azure lynx]

Lifestyle changes optimizes reaction time

[marble cedar]

although i been so relaxed recently