So...wat chu do in?

[danceswithgary]

I've been getting muscle spasms in my face for the last three days. They hit me every now and then and usually mean that I've been clenching my jaw again. Very bad habit. Muscle relaxants work for a while, but I hate how they make me feel on top of my other meds, so I stick to taking them right before bed and suffering through the days.

To keep myself occupied I've been (no particular order):

1. Writing Intentions, one torturous paragraph at a time.
2. Watching The Bourne Identity and taking notes.
3. Reading McShep (long fics).
4. Waiting for The Thin Man to arrive.
5. Reading my flist.
6. Trying not to clench my jaw or chew or squint or smile (it sucks when smiling HURTS).
7. Making notes on Art Appreciation, a bunny that's been nibbling at my brain today.

Going to go write another paragraph of the story that fewer and fewer people seem to be reading. *sigh*

Comments

[vespa331.livejournal.com]

Yeah, stupid jaws! We should get them removed! I keep getting funny looks from people when I stop eating to massage my jaw. The other day I had a vicious headache because my jaw was clenching, my neck was tight, I was tired+hungry, and Alicia was loud. Combo clearly = headache right? But Wade's all "I think it's in your head." Jerk! (wade is generally a sweetheart, but he's still a boy and therefore a jerk on occasions) I've been wearing my mouthguard and it's protecting my teeth but doesn't seem to be doing much for my jaw anymore. :/ Maybe once I get off my lazy ass and start working out every day it'll improve. Do you have a mouthguard? You should probably get one, for the teeth griding if nothing else. Why's your jaw clenching so much anyways, are you repressing stress young lady? ::squints at you:: Relaaaaax, all is well. Though my fraggin shoulder-neck is still cramped so I'm not really one to talk...

I need an OW icon. I use comics as icons, geez, they're breaking things all the time, I have no excuse for not having one. Here, I'll put my whiny icon on instead.

Aw, Lex is cute in your new banner.

[danceswithgary]

I have no idea what kicked off this round. I didn't think I was any more stressed than usual, maybe a little from work. I actually gave in and took one of the muscle relaxants a couple of hours ago trying to break the cycle. Hopefully I'll wake up all better tomorrow. In the meantime, space cadet over here.

I used to have a mouthguard, but it never worked well for me.

*virtual neck rub*

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

3. Reading McShep (long fics).

Um...does this mean less Clex in the future?

4. Waiting for The Thin Man to arrive.

I was curious. When you work on projects like that, is it easier to watch the movie or to read the original work?

Going to go write another paragraph of the story that fewer and fewer people seem to be reading. *sigh*

I would have been reading if I hadn't been hit with the sniffles and month end. *HUGS* I just couldn't get focused the past few days.

[danceswithgary]

Um...does this mean less Clex in the future? Only when I'm reading instead of writing. I really don't see myself writing McShep. It's sort of a relaxation technique to look at another fandom.

When you work on projects like that, is it easier to watch the movie or to read the original work? Watch the movie usually. It gives me visual cues.

Don't worry about the not reading. I understand completely. :-D

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

I read and commented. :P I'm not sure why you're not getting more hits. Though my flist has been pretty slow lately. Maybe the ebil known as Real Life (AAAH!) has captured them!

When you work on projects like that, is it easier to watch the movie or to read the original work? Watch the movie usually. It gives me visual cues.

I thought that was how I would work with As You Wish, but the book somehow ended up on my desk and I keep seaching through it. LOL

[taliosi-x.livejournal.com]

I started intentions, but I haven't had a chance to go back and read again from the beginning because I got confused when I tried to start where I left off, its is a good read!And I wanted to tell you I really like the visual accompany the story .=)

[danceswithgary]

I'm glad you like the covers, in this case making a banner for hils actually started the story. No problem on the reading. A lot of people like to wait until a WIP is done because it's easier to read it all at once. :-D

Thanks!

[hangebokhan.livejournal.com]

Ok, I am in major Yay!z about you taking notes on the Bourne Identity ^__________^

I hope your jaw gets better soon!

[danceswithgary]

I'm about halfway through the Bourne Identity movie for the notes and my face is much better - thanks. :-D

[gawy-lavall.livejournal.com]

hmm... I used to have the same problem (clenching my jaw) and I suffered from headaches because of that. I got a mouthguard as well, sort of silicon and really well fitted, and it worked nicely for me, though it took me three different models 'til I found the good one. But the best for me is my bat and my bro's sand sack/punching bag ;) Frustration relief 100% guaranteed!

[danceswithgary]

The oddest part is I'm really not feeling particularly stressed. It just hits me now and then and it's pretty much calmed down now.