I spent a lot of time playing video games before I got this condition. I know it could have been a contributing factor. I also know I miss it.
I’ve hardly played any in over a year now. Lately I’ve been playing for 45 mins to an hour a day. I understand that tense sitting can be an issue.
I wondered if there is a general ‘rule of thumb’ like the 2x per week ejaculation rule of thumb as to how long it might be ‘safer’ to play? Also, would lying down on a bed, head propped up a little with pillows be any less ‘tense’ on the body while playing? Any help greatly appreciated.
Can you keep this in the general section if it’s ok Webslave? I’m hoping more people will see it that way.
Video Games and UCPPS
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Re: Video Games and UCPPS
If you can learn to play without tensing your pelvis, there is no time limit. But I suspect that's almost impossible. It's better to stop playing for a few months at least to give your pelvis a chance to recover.
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Re: Video Games and UCPPS
I probably shouldn’t have bought a PS5 a few weeks ago then, lol.
It’s one of my main hobbies. I enjoy it so much. Devastating that this condition has robbed me of so many important things to me. Seems like a trivial thing to some, but it was a joy to me.
It’s one of my main hobbies. I enjoy it so much. Devastating that this condition has robbed me of so many important things to me. Seems like a trivial thing to some, but it was a joy to me.
Age: 41 | Onset Age: 36 | Symptoms: Hyperactive Testicles, Perineal Pain, Hard Flaccid, Twitching Anus, etc etc | Helped By: Physiotherapy, Tadalafil, Duloxetine | Worsened By: Anxiety and Stress | Other comments: All symptoms improved after PT, Tadalafil & Duloxetine (please read risks of medication before trying)
Re: Video Games and UCPPS
Why not just buy a standing desk for your gaming set up?
I love gaming and I did not want to stop because of CPPS so I got a standing desk
I love gaming and I did not want to stop because of CPPS so I got a standing desk
Age: 23 | Onset Age: 23 - | Symptoms: Ever present urge to urinate, Pain in the pubic region that feels like a literal headache in the pelvis, pain in the perineum, Sciatic like nerve pain in my penis and teste's| Helped By: STRESS REDUCTION. Wise Anderson Methodology, Stretching, trigger point release, 15 min sessions of Stationary exercise bike set to low resistance. Palmitoyletholamide (PEA) as suggested by Webslave| Worsened By: Sitting, Sadness, Rage, Anxiety, too much sex, not enough sex.| Other comments: I am the poster child for someone who gets CPPS, History of anxiety, OCD and catastrophic thinking, as well as working a high stress sedentary office job. Listen to Webslave, Listen to Dr. Wise, they know how to cure this, don't argue with them just do what they say and you'll feel better.
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Re: Video Games and UCPPS
Does that reduce the tension then? I was thinking the ‘tense sitting’ would be similar when standing due to the tension caused by playing the game itself. As in the body is tense due to reactions to what is happening on screen? You don’t find that to be the case then I guess?
Age: 41 | Onset Age: 36 | Symptoms: Hyperactive Testicles, Perineal Pain, Hard Flaccid, Twitching Anus, etc etc | Helped By: Physiotherapy, Tadalafil, Duloxetine | Worsened By: Anxiety and Stress | Other comments: All symptoms improved after PT, Tadalafil & Duloxetine (please read risks of medication before trying)
Re: Video Games and UCPPS
LivingRoomFanatic,
To me gaming is extremely relaxing, I don't play competitive multiplayer games. I play role playing games. I am currently playing the Witcher 3's expansion blood and wine, and enjoying the scenic countryside of Toussaint.
For me the standing desk has helped immensely, I have one at work too. Playing a relaxing game + The standing desk is actually beneficial for my CPPS because it reduces stress.
Maybe stop playing super stressful games.
To me gaming is extremely relaxing, I don't play competitive multiplayer games. I play role playing games. I am currently playing the Witcher 3's expansion blood and wine, and enjoying the scenic countryside of Toussaint.
For me the standing desk has helped immensely, I have one at work too. Playing a relaxing game + The standing desk is actually beneficial for my CPPS because it reduces stress.
Maybe stop playing super stressful games.
Age: 23 | Onset Age: 23 - | Symptoms: Ever present urge to urinate, Pain in the pubic region that feels like a literal headache in the pelvis, pain in the perineum, Sciatic like nerve pain in my penis and teste's| Helped By: STRESS REDUCTION. Wise Anderson Methodology, Stretching, trigger point release, 15 min sessions of Stationary exercise bike set to low resistance. Palmitoyletholamide (PEA) as suggested by Webslave| Worsened By: Sitting, Sadness, Rage, Anxiety, too much sex, not enough sex.| Other comments: I am the poster child for someone who gets CPPS, History of anxiety, OCD and catastrophic thinking, as well as working a high stress sedentary office job. Listen to Webslave, Listen to Dr. Wise, they know how to cure this, don't argue with them just do what they say and you'll feel better.