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How do I stop myself accidentally hurting myself?

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Aparecium · 01/04/2026 07:17

Right now I have an injured shoulder which is affecting the position I can sleep in. Most mornings I find myself stretching as I wake up, just before I’m properly alert. Every single time I do it I hurt my injured shoulder and get a rudely painful awakening.

It’s the unconscious stretch of putting both arms above the head and straightening the elbows while arching the back. Classic morning pandiculation.

How can I stop myself?

OP posts:
NuffSaidSam · 01/04/2026 15:19

Sleep with that arm handcuffed to your side?

Crikeyalmightey · 01/04/2026 15:21

Get swaddled!

Bettercallsalli · 01/04/2026 15:21

Stay in bed until you are 'alert'??

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