[Otter63]

Actually, I don't want to continue this way. I spend so much time on my iPhone looking at Facebook, playing games, and hanging out here that my shoulder on my left arm is very sore and I think it's from holding my phone. Anyone else have that?

I have to find some motivation to do something! But I do think the word games count for something

[Perna]

I guess making one's bed or washing dirty dishes could be a hobby as well but what do you have/create at the end? Just another day to make the bed again or do the dishes again, or play the came again.

The word games only count if they help you taking tests to get into university or help you write books or "do" something. Everyone is on the band wagon now playing games to keep their brain in tip top shape but I think that does not work and people are fooling themselves (and paying ad campaigns/sites for the privilege).

[Otter63]

I don't know. I see what you're saying, but I guess I figure it's better than watching TV all day. I play against people who are RL friends so I'm connecting with friends. It would be better if it were hanging out with people and playing Scrabble together but I don't know anyone interested in doing that.

[Wren_]

Hi,
I have the same problem with my left arm partly from playing Words with friends! Great game

[Otter63]

Hi Tigergirl

I like it. Have you ever played Scramble with Friends? I like that one too although I'm starting to get tired of it.

Is it your shoulder that hurts or your whole arm? I've been trying to figure out what's wrong with my shoulder and I'm thinking that's what is causing the pain.

I suppose I should try getting a life. I've had a life in the past but now it seems beyond me.

[Wren_]

I tried scramble (and running with friends ) but i prefer word with friends so I'm just playing that when I play games on my phone. I have other issues going on with my arm so it's hard to know what causes what; but I do think holding my phone is contributing to the shoulder pain so might be worth you trying stopping for a bit and seeing if your shoulder heals at all?

[(JD)]

Have to be very aware of body dynamics yes. (I'm LibertyInChrist on Words .... ) Making sure I am in a good position, not head jutting or chin either, properly supported... and not giving in to this addiction! My therapists (both) say, sometimes you just gotta be an adult and stop for a bit. Yep. Give yourself a time limit and put it down!

[Otter63]

Oh my, oh dear

Thanks JD for the laugh and the wise words! Hello, my name is Otter and I am addicted to my iPhone! I need to give up sugar and my phone and I have nothing to replace them with. Maybe I do one at a time.

It's stupid but I find it hard to imagine a day without it. That's bad. Well I can't quit now because I want to start a game with you. And I'll have to come back here to chat. I'll try cutting back. I think I can do that So JD I'll see if I can start a game with you. I never changed my name from the one they gave me so I may come up as zyngwaf and a bunch of numbers. I will write a note in the chat saying hi from Otter.

Seriously though, thanks, because the way you approached it with humor and not judgement has made me think seriously about needing to make a change. For the sake of my shoulder if nothing else.

God bless

[IchbinkeinTeufel]

Lol. Terrible. Me and my brah went through a Words with Friends phase. xD I think he got sick of me winning, and gave up on it. You didn't hear it from me...

[LadyShadow]

You know I had problems with my arm and my shoulder when I was on my phone playing the Sims 3. I got so addicted to that game! I kind of outgrew words with friends and don't play it that much, but I understand what you're saying.

I would say put it down, but who am I to judge? I'm on my computer all day on PC, or playing games so its almost like playing on my phone lol.

[Otter63]

Hm...maybe I'll try Sims next, lol