Attributes of Writers - X

Writers are a special breed. We have unique qualities that help us make music with our words. Those same qualities might also put us in the loony bin, but isn't it worth it?! So, pull up a chair, let's explore our "specialness" together through the A to Z Challenge. If we can understand our attributes as writers, we can be cured, right?                   Dawn (P.S. Thanks for stopping by. Writing is lonely and I need your company!)

Photos by Dawn M. Hamsher, 2013

Writers may experience...

 Xerophthalmia -  

dry eyes syndrome


        or


 Xerostomia -   

dry mouth syndrome

When I write I forget everything. I forget to look up from the page (hence eye strain and dryness). I forget to drink water (hence dry mouth). I forget to stretch. I forget potty breaks. I forget to interact with my family. I'm sure I have some sort of syndrome!
(Disclosure: Writers don't really get Xerophthalmia or Xerostomia, but they were the best X words I could find).  


                                                    What do you forget to do when you write?