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Poll: The first part of my body to let me know I've been at the computer too long is/are:
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Thayenga
Thayenga  Identity Verified
Germany
Local time: 02:40
Member (2009)
English to German
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Eyes Sep 19, 2018

When they start to burn or water, then I've been on the computer too long. Yes, even after the generous administration of eye drops.

Mónica Algazi
Joe Ly Sien
Muriel Vasconcellos
 
Jane F
Jane F
France
Local time: 02:40
French to English
Neck Sep 19, 2018

The sides of my neck are the first to complain that I've been sitting in front of the computer for too long!

Apolonia Dermit
Ioanna Karamitsa
ipv
Liena Vijupe
Melanie Meyer
Mónica Algazi
Mike Sadler (X)
 
Peter Simon
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Netherlands
Local time: 02:40
English to Hungarian
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Back, fingers alternately Sep 19, 2018

Sometimes this, sometimes the others are complaining. The fingers more frequently but if I don't watch out for the back, it can down me unexpectedly for a longer period any time. Goes back a long way...

 
Christopher Schröder
Christopher Schröder
United Kingdom
Member (2011)
Swedish to English
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Well if I'm honest... Sep 19, 2018

... my bladder. It can be touch and go.

Sheila Wilson
Muriel Vasconcellos
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Portugal
Local time: 01:40
Member (2007)
English to Portuguese
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My legs Sep 19, 2018

I get swollen legs– especially in the heat – when I sit for too long…

Debora d'Amato (X)
 
Anna Herbst
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Australia
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My neck Sep 19, 2018

However, after getting a pair of glasses for computer use - for near and intermediate distance viewing only - my neck is less of a problem. Those old enough to need multifocals will understand why...

Mike Sadler (X)
 
Amir Arzani
Amir Arzani
Iran
Local time: 05:10
English to Persian (Farsi)
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Other, Sep 19, 2018

My ass. Over the years it's been a good indicator for telling me it's time to go for a short walk and come back.

 
Valerie Scaletta
Valerie Scaletta  Identity Verified
Italy
Local time: 02:40
Italian to English
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my neck! Sep 19, 2018

My neck feels as if it's about to drop off!

Mike Sadler (X)
 
neilmac
neilmac
Spain
Local time: 02:40
Spanish to English
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Other Sep 19, 2018

Shoulders, neck and upper back, due to my perennial bad posture. My wrists too, although using Dragon to dictate means I'm typing less, which takes some of the strain off them.

 
Sheila Wilson
Sheila Wilson  Identity Verified
Spain
Local time: 01:40
Member (2007)
English
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As Chris said Sep 19, 2018

I know I've been working too long without a break when I discover it's time for a pee-pause - RIGHT NOW!

Gibril Koroma
 
Debora d'Amato (X)
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Italy
Local time: 02:40
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Wrists and legs Sep 19, 2018

I was about to write eyes but actually, the first part of my body that warns me is my legs.

I fell them swelling and I feel I need to stand up and go for a walk just for a few minutes.
Often, my wrist bothers me as well. In that case, I have been at the computer from an even longer time.


 
Gibril Koroma
Gibril Koroma  Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 21:40
French to English
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My back Sep 19, 2018

My back always tells me to take a break after two or three hours. I always obey the command.

[Edited at 2018-09-19 17:34 GMT]


Muriel Vasconcellos
 
Helen Hagon
Helen Hagon  Identity Verified
Local time: 01:40
Member (2011)
Russian to English
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My brain Sep 19, 2018

When I start to struggle with apparently simple sentences and my typing is full of mistakes, a dose of fresh air and some exercise usually fixes the problem.

 
Mario Freitas
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Brazil
Local time: 22:40
Member (2014)
English to Portuguese
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My head (my eyes?) Sep 20, 2018

The first symptom is a headache. But it's surely caused by my eyes, so I don't know what the correct answer would be.

 
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