As an engineer working with other engineers I know something about Aspergers Syndrome
Its always been easier for me to stay at home and watch TV (younger days)/play on the computer/surf the web rather then go out with friends, find a girlfriend, exercise etc.
Obsessive? you know I never thought to describe my activities that way and honestly this thread really has started me thinking, give me something to ponder
I think quite a bit about the time,loss of sleep, absence of normal care attributed to this hobby. I havent had serious health issues but I know my cardiovascular health isnt the best.
I have taken some steps recently to prod me into a little better lifestyle.
First a motto... Sleep tonight...live tomorrow
next I schedule a shutdown on my PC for a reasonable sleep time (Ican find the steps to do this if anyone is interested). This is a time where I have proven if I am in bed on average I can stay awake at work the next day. I feel a hell of a lot better.
Finally I try and track how much I missed the mark on the sleep thing (which inevitably happens) and try to make it up.
I havent gone to the timer on the electrical socket yet but that may be next!
Thanks for all your contributions. Good to have you around.