How do you deal with physical challenges while modelling?

[Guest]

I felt my body started letting me down just at the time I re-started this modelling lark. Of course it was probably the modelling that highlighted the problems, not least of all deteriorating sight. I have anisometropia, which is where one eye is considerably worse than the other. That can only be corrected by glasses to a certain extent, the rest you have to put up with. My long vision glasses only work after about 1 metre, and my reading glasses are at a fixed focal length. I therefore have to work very close, without glasses, and the only time I properly see my work at a comfortable viewing distance is after it's been photographed and posted on the screen. Eye-strain and neck and headaches are the usual results of overworking.

I also have type 2 diabetes, which means that I have to remember to stop working and eat something at regular intervals, otherwise the vision gets worse and that hand shakes. I also have chronic depression and anxiety, which can lead to obsessional traits, hence the higher number of bin jobs than average.

Would also be interested to here if anyone else who has had Covid-19 is still having health issues. It's certainly knocked me for six. Apologies for the long post!

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Peter
i still get the occasional bought of tiredness that could be due to Covid-19 after effects, but to be honest I’m not sure if that’s caused by Covid, mild depression, or my anti RA drug methotrexate? The other symptoms took about two months to completely clear but are gone now. I did find it aggrevated my hay fever and gave me an RA flare as it left, but that could have been because my immune system was overcompensating. After this length of time it may be worth you contacting a GP. Perhaps you are experiencing something unrelated and are putting it down to Covid?

[Guest]

Would also be interested to here if anyone else who has had Covid-19 is still having health issues. It's certainly knocked me for six. Apologies for the long post!

I've not had it myself, but the mother in law has still not returned to full health 8 weeks after she was bed ridden with it. No more flu like symptoms but as a previously very active lady she's just lost her mojo and feels tired all of the time.

[boatman]

I felt my body started letting me down just at the time I re-started this modelling lark. Of course it was probably the modelling that highlighted the problems, not least of all deteriorating sight. I have anisometropia, which is where one eye is considerably worse than the other. That can only be corrected by glasses to a certain extent, the rest you have to put up with. My long vision glasses only work after about 1 metre, and my reading glasses are at a fixed focal length. I therefore have to work very close, without glasses, and the only time I properly see my work at a comfortable viewing distance is after it's been photographed and posted on the screen. Eye-strain and neck and headaches are the usual results of overworking.

I also have type 2 diabetes, which means that I have to remember to stop working and eat something at regular intervals, otherwise the vision gets worse and that hand shakes. I also have chronic depression and anxiety, which can lead to obsessional traits, hence the higher number of bin jobs than average.

Would also be interested to here if anyone else who has had Covid-19 is still having health issues. It's certainly knocked me for six. Apologies for the long post!

HI Peter an we know like all the others who have had this covid 19 an been to hell an back so there is no need for Apologies for the long post! you an all the others who have got through it we say well done
chris an jen

[Guest]

Well,one of the thoughts that came to me was that I was going to die on the bog.
What do I do first? ring the wife.

Mine was "Damn, there's only one sheet left on the roll..."

[Guest]

I feel embarrassed. My few problems are insignificant compared to those highlighted in this thread. Makes me feel very fortunate to be where I'm at.

[AlanG]

Nothing to feel embarrassed about Murfie. We all have our challenges. Some are worse than others. The main thing is that we are all here for the same reason and can give support and advice as and when it's asked for. Joys of being part of a community.

[spanner570]

Well,one of the thoughts that came to me was that I was going to die on the bog.
What do I do first? ring the wife.

I would probably slip off the pan and end up lying on my back on the bathroom floor.

...and the very last words I would hear would be. " There, I told you, now you can see for yourself the ceiling needs painting!"

[Guest]

Of those if you , Peter and Tim who have had the virus, did you notice any loss of smell and taste before you became ill .?

[Guest]

John - I can't say I did, because I lost my sense of smell after a very bad cold in my twenties - has it's advantages when sharing a house with a teenage boy and a Jack Russell. Thinking about it, some foods did seem to taste odd at times though.

[Guest]

John - I can't say I did, because I lost my sense of smell after a very bad cold in my twenties - has it's advantages when sharing a house with a teenage boy and a Jack Russell. Thinking about it, some foods did seem to taste odd at times though.

Hi Peter, thank you :smiling5: thought I'd ask as Christine had read that new research has highlighted this.

[rtfoe]

Hi Peter, thank you :smiling5: thought I'd ask as Christine had read that new research has highlighted this.

Hi John, it'll be a good look out for me as I've been just eating and eating but loosing weight. :flushed: That's not one of the symptoms I hope...

Cheers,
Richard

[Jack L]

I felt my body started letting me down just at the time I re-started this modelling lark. Of course it was probably the modelling that highlighted the problems, not least of all deteriorating sight. I have anisometropia, which is where one eye is considerably worse than the other. That can only be corrected by glasses to a certain extent, the rest you have to put up with. My long vision glasses only work after about 1 metre, and my reading glasses are at a fixed focal length. I therefore have to work very close, without glasses, and the only time I properly see my work at a comfortable viewing distance is after it's been photographed and posted on the screen. Eye-strain and neck and headaches are the usual results of overworking.

I also have type 2 diabetes, which means that I have to remember to stop working and eat something at regular intervals, otherwise the vision gets worse and that hand shakes. I also have chronic depression and anxiety, which can lead to obsessional traits, hence the higher number of bin jobs than average.

Would also be interested to here if anyone else who has had Covid-19 is still having health issues. It's certainly knocked me for six. Apologies for the long post!

Not had it myself Peter, but I work for an international sports team. Our athletes are the fittest of the fit. One of the lads (not yet 30) with no health issues whatsoever, had a significant bout of Covid 19. For a week (the week before lockdown) he could not get out of bed, week two was constant headaches and struggled with balance, complete loss of taste and smell, and 8 weeks later he is still finding himself getting out of breath going up the stairs, never mind attempting light jogs. No offence intended at all...but amplify that by age, and I can only imagine how tough it's been.

[spanner570]

No offence fella's and don't get me wrong, the virus is a very serious issue, and it's good to read folks are recovering, but we are wandering off the initial thread a bit.

Sorry for 'Wearing the Badge' a smidgin......

[Jim R]

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