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If I've played for about an hour or two directly before going to bed I have trouble getting to sleep. Images of the game are still in my head and it takes some time before I can find some sleep. However, this doesn't happen with all types of games – adventure and racing games seem ok whereas first-person-shooters are especially problematic.
Do you experience similar troubles and do you know some kind of trick to calm down after a gaming session?
Among other things, you may be sensitive to:
Depending on your platform and environment you probably don't have much control over these. You can try the following, but as David said you should probably consult with your doctor also.
check out carpal tunnel exercises online like bending your wrist up and gently flexing it a few times, then doing the same but bending it down. also, you may want to look into a comfortable mouse if it isnt already, and a wrist lift for your mouse pad.
Here are some recommended carpal tunnel hand exercises, with descriptions
Best Answer
Stop playing an hour or two before you go to bed to give yourself time to calm down.
First person shooters are more "involving" than other types of game as you are directly "in" the game rather than controlling an object/person on the screen. This will tend to get you more excited and therefore you'll find it harder to get to sleep.
You could also try meditation techniques to relax once you've finished your gaming session.
Of course all of this is highly subjective as each person is affected differently - you need to find something that works for you.