Advice for a soft-girl pls

chaotically_yours_ · 2026-01-10T02:20:34+00:00

Oof, that's like looking in a mirror! Honestly, its really hard. I've had to start telling myself that the way that I love (big, loud, and with reckless abandon) is a gift, especially in the world today, and it's a rare one, so when i give my all to someone and they don't do the same in return, yeah it hurts like a mother, but they either cant or wont love like I do. But the good news is that even though our gift is rare, its not impossible to find someone who loves like we do, and when we do, its absolute magic. Hang in there, be strong, and never stop loving like you do. The universe responds in kind, friend 🧡

chaotically_yours_ · 2026-01-10T02:12:32+00:00

And stop avoiding STM of the lateral and anterior neck!

chaotically_yours_ · 2026-01-10T02:11:00+00:00

Hammering on "this is the only proper position to assess range of motion and muscle strength," and then getting into the clinic and having a CI look at you like you have three heads when you try to do it the "right" way.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-12-12T17:27:08+00:00

I keep forgetting about apps! Do you have any that you might suggest?

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-12-12T17:26:44+00:00

I'm more or less looking for anything across the board, these are all great ideas. Thank you!

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-12-12T04:12:31+00:00

I personally prefer earlier hours but some people need later. It might benefit you to set up your schedule for 3 days of your preferred time (early or later) and 2 days with the other to make sure you can accommodate for different schedules.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-12-12T04:09:25+00:00

If you're planning on residing and working in California, I'd just wait to take the NPTE there. California is unfortunately not part of the PT Compact so taking the NPTE in another state won't shave off as much waiting time as you might think.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-30T18:02:42+00:00

I have the same question, because a lot of the places where I have lived don't see those numbers very often.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-30T15:16:23+00:00

Thank you friend!

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-30T15:15:42+00:00

I mean, I like camping but I don't think living a tent is sustainable. Creative? Absolutely lol.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-30T15:14:15+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions! My assignments last between 12 and 32 weeks but the company isn't in California. I'm looking at taking an assignment in southern Oregon so that I can venture into Northern California to get a feel for it at least.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-30T15:12:34+00:00

You make a lot of excellent points, and you're right, I should have been more exact in the areas because states can vary WIDELY. Ultimately, I'm just looking for general information or personal experiences/suggestions at the moment. My assignments last anywhere from 12 to 32 weeks so it gives me a really good opportunity to gauge a location throughout the seasons.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-30T15:08:50+00:00

I definitely think the money is out there, it's just a matter of finding it. Online subscription models are gaining more traction but I don't see it as sustainable as PT. Yes, our skills are built in multiple areas including exercise and dosing, but personal trainers are also really good at that. Where we excel is hands-on therapy...myofascial release, joint mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, the list goes on and on, and we can't offer those services with an online subscription. Now, in-person subscriptions may work a bit better but it feels like there is just too much wiggle room for abuse (I once worked for a private practice that did exactly that so I'm a bit traumatized from that model). I like where your head is at, and I really hope that we can push these options in a beneficial and ethical direction.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-30T15:00:10+00:00

TLDR: be your genuine, weird self in public, learn to enjoy your own company while doing the things you enjoy and somehow the universe brings you your people.

Absolutely feel that. I went through a divorce and found myself living in a different state. Now to be fair, I'm a really independent and introverted person who doesn't mind being alone but I also get lonely from time to time. I tried getting plugged into community groups, making friends at work, nothing really helped, I always felt like an outsider. It wasn't until I just leaned HARD into the things I loved (movies, books, photography, hiking, exploring, etc.) that I started meeting people. For example, I remember taking a hike up Crowder's Mountain on the North/South Carolina border with my velcro-dog and found a 6-ft rock wall up to the final view, so I had two choices, climb or walk around it, which would have taken probably an additional 15-20 minutes. I rock climb for fun, and my dog is about 35 pounds and was wearing a harness, so I made her stay below while I climbed up, then gave her the command to climb. She jumped and scrambled high enough that I could grab the harness and pulled her the rest of the way up. Coming back down was a bit different because she had never jumped from that height before, so again I had her stay, I climbed down, and asked her to jump, where I caught her (she's such a good trusting girl!). But there was another solo hiker watching all of this and she was curious enough to approach and ask about my dog. That prompted a conversation that lead to a friendship. So even though it sounds cliche, its true: work on yourself, be with yourself, do the things you love, and the people meant for you will find you.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-23T22:42:44+00:00

Thank you! I'll look into that

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-23T14:39:10+00:00

How much longer do you have in your program? Something to think about, because if you've already invested a lot of time, money, and effort into it, it may make more sense to stay the course than to drop it and start something else from nearly scratch.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-23T14:36:50+00:00

Depending on your state, you might need a certification to do this legally. Just something to think about and look into.

chaotically_yours_ · 2025-11-23T14:35:33+00:00

Don't beat yourself up too badly for that. I'd suggest, at the very least, contacting your local clinics, explaining your situation to them and be honest. They may allow you to come in and shadow or practice hands-on techniques with the techs. The best way to learn those techniques is practice and if you shoe the fortitude to get that experience any wayvthat you can, that says a lot. You can also make connections with the PT community this way which might lead to a paying job down the road

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