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Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] {OT} Computers and mental/emotional health
From: Mark Knecht <markknecht@gmail.com>
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On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 3:15 PM, Grant <emailgrant@gmail.com> wrote:
> Over the years I've found that the time I spend on the computer has a
> negative affect on my mental/emotional health. =C2=A0It seems to suck the
> life out of life and impair my ability to function in the real world.
> I've tried various things to counteract the problem, but the only
> thing that really works is not getting on the computer, and that works
> really well. =C2=A0I think part of the problem is caused by my processing
> information, but I think part is due to radiation/glare from the
> laptop screen. =C2=A0Has anyone dealt with this successfully? =C2=A0I'd l=
ove to
> know how you did it.
>
> - Grant
I'm very late to this thread so I'll only offer one thing I don't
think showed up elsewhere. My dog. Spending 5 minutes every hour
laying on the floor with a Yellow Lab getting licked in the face
always makes me feel better. I work at home so this is practical for
me. Might not work for others.
- Mark