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There was a period in my life (almost a decade ago) when I was sleeping poorly due to unhealthy work habits and excess caffeine. I was in my 20s and early 30s d

There was a period in my life (almost a decade ago) when I was sleeping poorly due to unhealthy work habits and excess caffeine. I was in my 20s and early 30s during this time and felt invincible, but the effects on my body were profound. The damage became so tangible I had no choice but to make a change, and have for the last 5+ years been sleeping normally. I miss those days of nonstop work, I was more productive then, but it would have killed me if I had continued.

selestify 6y ago
What was the damage, do you mind sharing?
- kortilla 6y ago
  A wallet so full of cash it was causing backaches sitting on it.
  - jspash 6y ago
    You're getting downvoted because it's probably not the reason that the OP was talking about, but sitting on a large wallet - full of cash, receipts or just junk - is VERY bad for your back. And most people don't even realise the damage it's causing. Also, it's insidious in the way that a wallet starts out thin and flat, then slowly gathers remnants of daily life. Getting larger and bulkier by the day. I'm being totally serious here. If you carry a wallet around in the back pocket of your trousers/pants/jeans whatever, and it's full of junk - even if it's not - and you have chronic back pain, stop doing that! Put it in your front pocket or jacket. Anywhere. I assure you, it's very likely to be causing problems for your lower back. As a test, just switch the wallet to the other side and sit down. It will either feel great or hurt immediately.
    - neurostimulant 6y ago
      I never been able to put my wallet in my back pocket. It's so uncomfortable, especially when sitting down like you said. I can't understand how other people put up with it. I always carry it in my side pocket instead. It looks weird but at least I can sit comfortably.
    - kortilla 6y ago
      Completely agree. Seinfeld episode covers this if that style of comedy is in your wheelhouse.

selestify 6y ago

What was the damage, do you mind sharing?

kortilla 6y ago
A wallet so full of cash it was causing backaches sitting on it.
- jspash 6y ago
  You're getting downvoted because it's probably not the reason that the OP was talking about, but sitting on a large wallet - full of cash, receipts or just junk - is VERY bad for your back. And most people don't even realise the damage it's causing. Also, it's insidious in the way that a wallet starts out thin and flat, then slowly gathers remnants of daily life. Getting larger and bulkier by the day. I'm being totally serious here. If you carry a wallet around in the back pocket of your trousers/pants/jeans whatever, and it's full of junk - even if it's not - and you have chronic back pain, stop doing that! Put it in your front pocket or jacket. Anywhere. I assure you, it's very likely to be causing problems for your lower back. As a test, just switch the wallet to the other side and sit down. It will either feel great or hurt immediately.
  - neurostimulant 6y ago
    I never been able to put my wallet in my back pocket. It's so uncomfortable, especially when sitting down like you said. I can't understand how other people put up with it. I always carry it in my side pocket instead. It looks weird but at least I can sit comfortably.
  - kortilla 6y ago
    Completely agree. Seinfeld episode covers this if that style of comedy is in your wheelhouse.