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I need to wake up. This non stop grogginess/dizziness is really messing with my head. The dizziness is making me feel nauseous, which always boost my anxiety and OCD as I have emetophobia (which is really embarrassing for me to admit.
Work is starting to get boring since I am working the night shift, but at least the people I work with are polite and amusing. They can be fun to joke around with.
My back and neck are KILLING me. Does anyone have any advice on how to prevent back pain?
Oh, and yes, I am working on a new song, but it doesn't seem to be turning out the way I want it to. Then again, it is just in the beginning stages, so hopefully it will be an interesting piece.
On another note, I am starting to get positive reviews on www.garageband.com, yet still all of my songs are only rated at 2 stars. It pains me that my music is rated that low and makes me feel like a shitty composer, but I plan on remixing everything and resubmitting them.
Work is starting to get boring since I am working the night shift, but at least the people I work with are polite and amusing. They can be fun to joke around with.
My back and neck are KILLING me. Does anyone have any advice on how to prevent back pain?
Oh, and yes, I am working on a new song, but it doesn't seem to be turning out the way I want it to. Then again, it is just in the beginning stages, so hopefully it will be an interesting piece.
On another note, I am starting to get positive reviews on www.garageband.com, yet still all of my songs are only rated at 2 stars. It pains me that my music is rated that low and makes me feel like a shitty composer, but I plan on remixing everything and resubmitting them.
As for the back pain do you have the option of going to a chiropractor or a massage therapist?
Good on you with your continued writing, your web site, etc. I'm sure you're not a shitty composer. Perhaps the ratings are low only because not many people have visited the site to listen?? Besides, just so long as YOU are happy with the results that is all that matters. YOU GO GIRL!!
do you spend a lot of time sitting, or in one position?
i find after an hour or two sitting in one place, my back catches on fire.
there are some quick things you can do to help, if you can't get up and gently stretch your neck, back.
raise your legs. put a telephone book or two under the desk, and bring your legs up a bit.
another is to cross your arms over your chest, with your hands on opposite shoulders. first, pull your shoulders down as hard as you can, and hold that position for a few seconds. then raise your elbow off your chest, still holding your shoulder,
it should pop in your left shoulder blade and armpit area.
this will release pressure from your subclavian and axillary arteries, and provide short-term relief.
sorry about the long-ass reply.
:)
GENTLE stretching (emphasis on gentle!)
Warm packs for your neck, maybe even before you go to work (even microwaving a damp handtowel, just don't get it too hot), but DEFINITELY AFTER you get home from work.
Also, a chiropractor gave me this---it's very helpful!! When the stress starts to build up in your spine, lay perfectly flat on your back. (Works in bed, too.) NO pillow. Lay flat with your hands at your sides. You will feel the tension float away after a few minutes. This really DOES work.
A lot of horrible crap has happened in the past couple of days as well.
TRIGGER
An old friend of mine from childhood had her boyfriend gone missing for six months. They just identified a found body as being his, so I have been worried about her.
Also, my 2 year old niece was just hospitalized today for having breathing problems. Apparently, her breathing is still labored and they are keeping her in the hospital mainly for tests for the next couple of days, and I have not heard from my sister, just outside sources.
Ugh. I can't wait for this week to end.
I hope you start feeling better soon!
Good luck with the new songs. Don't worry if people only rate them low that's only a few people's opinions out of almost 7 billion. Maybe your audience just hasn't found you yet!