harsh3466 , 4 months ago

I’d recommend better cable management. If you’re gonna use the outlet on the wall by your bed, I’d recommend some kind of power strip with a longer cord so you can run the strip behind your desk rather than having all those plugs and cords jutting out of the wall right by your bed.

Even better would be a power strip and extension cord combo to utilize the outlet on the wall opposite of your bed. Run the cord around the room along the baseboard to get the power strip behind the desk, and to keep the cord in place along the baseboard, you can secure it with some gaffer’s tape.

Same with that phone or Ethernet cable you’ve got a huge tangle in that runs across the walking space of your floor. It’s a tripping hazard and a bit of an eyesore. Running that around the room along the baseboard, with the excess gathered and secured behind your desk will make a huge difference. You can also secure that with some gaffers tape to keep it neat and in place if you choose to run it this way.

Finally, I know it may not be affordable depending on your situation, but a bed frame would do a lot too. If you can’t afford it, I’d suggest keeping an eye out at Goodwill and/or whatever thrift/resale shops you have access to as you can often find bed frames and other furniture at really good prices.

flyweather OP , 4 months ago

Thanks. A lot of good advice for my dire cable management situation. I do need a bed frame but honestly the mattress I sleep on right now was from my landlord’s garage. It’s hard and my lower back is nearly destroyed from sleeping on it. I’m saving up first for a softer mattress

givesomefucks , 4 months ago

You can get “flat” extension cords with or without a surge protector at the end.

Instead of coming straight out, the plug is really skinny and the cord is right next to the wall parallel to it.

They also make these little plastic things that clip onto the cord on one side, and stick to the wall on the other. So you can keep the cord nice.

I made a different comment about slat frames. But if your looking for a new mattresses and have back issues, I strongly suggest one of the latex/foam mattresses and a metal slate frame. It’s going to be cheaper than just a conventional mattress from a store and way better for your back.

nihilvain , 4 months ago

As a short term solution to the hard mattress you can use a mattress softener.

harsh3466 , 4 months ago

Saving for a good mattress is definitely a priority. For whatever it’s worth, regular yoga can help mitigate the damage and discomfort of the current mattress.