Designers, writers, and gamers have a common workplace hazard and that's carpal tunnel syndrome. I'm in all the three professions I just mentioned. I do digital drawing most of the time, typing on a daily basis when I blog or write articles for publications, and of course, I play games (yes, that's part of my job too even though most of my friends may think I play games just for the sake of entertainment.)
It doesn't help either that I actually do enjoy doing house chores like sweeping, mopping, washing the dishes, and cleaning the washrooms. All these activities have added stress to my wrist. It doesn't ache so much when I do long hours of drawing and typing. The pain is more intense when I draw and type right after an hour of sweeping and mopping.
Luckily it's not too late for me as I'm now aware that I need to take more frequent breaks and take better care of my wrist. I know it'll be devastating if I could never draw or write again without excruciating pain. I hope this will bring awareness to those of you who have similar jobs like mine. It's a real hazard. Don't risk it!
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