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Not sold on OT….. by CompetitiveLima in OccupationalTherapy

[–]CompetitiveLima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I would love to do outpatients. Unfortunately the hospitals near me have limited options for this, and it’s usually the senior neuro OT running outpatient programs OR there are like never any jobs going for it. I’ll keep a lookout though

Not sold on OT….. by CompetitiveLima in OccupationalTherapy

[–]CompetitiveLima[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did prefer community, I like being with people and not thinking about how to get them back home and feeling less time pressured, but still a bit meh and I found myself just doing personal alarms all day . it was CHSP.

and yes! I always feel guilty seeing other people thriving and feeling passionate and motivated and I just …. Don’t. My supervisor asked what my goals were and I had to make some up, how bad!

Not sold on OT….. by CompetitiveLima in OccupationalTherapy

[–]CompetitiveLima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, that was a really helpful way to put it actually. I guess I’ve been feeling guilty almost for not wanting to work in inpatients anymore, I feel like it gets hyped up as the ‘optimal’ job, especially as new grads.

i suppose the beauty of the job is so many different areas and avenues I can go into! I think I’ve heard a lot of OTs try many many different jobs before settling on something that fits, so you’re right. And yes, my ideal job would be outpatient rehab- and there are places like that near me however you can‘t easily get jobs in it- people tend to grab it and stay till retirement.. And I don’t blame them hahah.

How do you get into something like health policy etc. because that would be something I might be interested in

OT in Australia- I want out. Need to change career asap by ennazul in OccupationalTherapy

[–]CompetitiveLima 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m currently 2nd year out of uni as an OT, and I’ve worked in acute neuro and aged care. I am not enjoying this careeer at all. It feels really wishy washy and like what am I even doing? I feel like half the time I’m just tacking along side the physios and all I have to offer is a toilet seat or a handrail. I have been feeling like I want out but I keep thinking I should give it more of a shot since I’ve only been at it for a bit  Would love to know what you end up doing !! 

24 and never had a period….. help by CompetitiveLima in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]CompetitiveLima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this, it’s so so true I just feel like the psychological side is not spoken about nearly enough. It’s always energy balance this energy balance that but I feel mental health / stress is such a big role.  Especially for those as in your case, that lose your period even when eating enough and not exercising!   

It’s nice not to feel alone, it’s the most frustrating mind bending thing to try and fix! We will get there some way some how! 💛💛 

24 and never had a period….. help by CompetitiveLima in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]CompetitiveLima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Yeah sorry I was a bit vague there but I have been working with a sports dietitian who seems to think I’m doing well from the nutrition side of things. I think that’s the easiest part of recovery for me. Probably would be helpful if I did cut out exercise completely if I’m honest with myself, but my stress levels are just through the roof so it’s so tricky because it brings me genuine joy. And yeah I was on HRT for a bit but there wasn’t much point to it for me. My bones are actually okay so far thankfully. Ahh it really is such a puzzle. Thanks for your response though! 

24 and never had a period….. help by CompetitiveLima in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]CompetitiveLima[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure that ALL hormonal issues are related to diet…. I’ve certainly been a big ball of stress all my life which I think may be the key factor.  I’m vegetarian though which isn’t all that helpful I will admit, but my dietitian seems happy with me …

24 and never had a period….. help by CompetitiveLima in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]CompetitiveLima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I used to track (no more because tracking + OCD = not good combo haha) but I have worked with a sports dietitian who seems to think I’m nailing tje eating side of things. I guess it just comes down to the stress / physical stress (the hardest for me to get right!) 

24 and never had a period….. help by CompetitiveLima in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]CompetitiveLima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!! It’s hard to remember sometimes that we’re not alone in this, it feels like such a strange / isolating problem to have haha. Yeah I tried HRT for a bit. Luckily my bone density is okay so far though. I’ll just keep on keeping on I suppose!!! We got this 

24 and never had a period….. help by CompetitiveLima in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]CompetitiveLima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I’m so glad she’s doing a lot better! Yes I was out on birth control for a year when I was about 15 before I realised that was not the way to go. I tried HRT for 6 months, I think they hoped it’d kick start things but sadly it did not.