NeiroYair wrote on 06 Jan 2012 17:57:


Earlier in my recovery, I simply wouldn't get on the computer at night at all.  Just too dangerous.  Even now I rarely allow myself on at night, unless people are around and it can't wait till daytime.  This addiction is serious. The Y"H is dead serious.  We need extreme measures of caution.

I'm more than willing to go on only at certain times if that's what it takes, but like I posted in another thread and I think earlier in this one, 1) I need an outlet with which to relax after a VERY long day, but can't seem to get a handle on what that alternative outlet besides going to yeshiva, checking the emails, sports, news, weather is. apparently "mashchahu lbeis hamedrash" isn't strong enough for me  2) I don't have access to a computer until I get home at night. There are co-workers that have an iPhone that I borrow from time to time, so maybe that's idea......but I'm just fed up with jumping from idea to idea, and I daven to find the one (or 100) that work!

How about a new exercise routine?

Good call! I bought Step It Up at the end of last year. It's a Jewish dance machine. I should get into a regular program and see if that helps.

DDR is a good aerobic workout.
Think about adding a separate weight workout.

I didn't realize what DDR was, but I see you were referring to the Step It Up concept. Can I ask why you think the weights are beneficial? Is the endorphin "stuff" or other reasons?

Weight training strengthens your muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones.  It keeps your muscles young and healthy.  It gives you something to work on.  You will see results, and that feels good.  Your physique is one of the few things in life you have some control of.  And it makes you look good.