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		udfalkso on Nov 18, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How I stopped the RSI pain that almost destroyed m... I've found the "Time Out" mac app helpful to force myself to take breaks and stretch/stand/rest-eyes periodically. I disabled the Skip button recently which has been a bit annoying but valuable. Also, years ago I started using a trackball mouse instead of a normal mouse (or the laptop trackpad which is the worst for my wrist). It has helped a ton.

emodendroket on Nov 19, 2016 [–]

I used one of those (Workrave specifically) when my symptoms were at their absolute worst but it just makes it impossible to get things done.

udfalkso on Nov 19, 2016 | [–]

I did tone down the frequencies some to be more Manageable. Even a 12 second break every 15 monutes or so does a lot. And it doesn't break the flow much at all

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