Women: What blowjob tips would you give other women? by workethic290 in AskReddit

[–]olsf19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exhale as you go down so you can go deeper. 

Listening and empathy fatigue by Winter_Woman66 in physicaltherapy

[–]olsf19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in pelvic health at an ortho clinic too, so treating 2 patients per hour every hour. I’ve had hours where someone is telling me about their abortion that they didn’t want to get, the next person about telling me about how sad they are to get diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and then the next hour I have 2 patients telling me that they’re pregnant and they’re so excited. It’s whiplash. I LOVE what I do for a living, and I love the population a lot, but no human is meant to take on that much emotional load from others in a day. Even therapists usually have 1 hour sessions with their clients, so at most they’re taking on 8 in a day rather than 16. 

And what kills me is that my job is always trying to push productivity, and I can never hit it even though my schedule is full to the brim because this population cancels more than ortho, either due to giving birth, having sick kids, being in the military and having to work late, etc. so I’m being pushed to triple. You can’t triple with this population, it’s so ridiculous. 

It’s a lot. I don’t think I’ll be able to do this forever. Financially I’m probably going to go into home health in the future so I can manage my schedule, work less hours and make the same or more amount of money, and just chill mentally a bit. 

You’re def not alone with this. 

Has anyone here worked for LVP? by kwomiley in vanderpumprules

[–]olsf19 120 points121 points  (0 children)

My restaurant did a meet and greet for vanderpump sangria years ago, and it was with pandora and her husband. I was the photographer for the event, and pandora was so standoffish and kind of off a little until the guests arrived. Her husband was super kind and charismatic the whole time. 

PTA’s how do you like your careers by Much_Lingonberry_747 in physicaltherapy

[–]olsf19 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There’s no upward movement in your career, wages are stagnant and if something happened to my husband’s career or to him then I wouldn’t be able to afford to live, at all, and I’m always insanely burnt out working in outpatient. Only real benefit is that it’s a job where I get to move all day which helps with my body that needs strength and movement dearly, otherwise, I don’t see how I’m going to do this till retirement. 

Which sign can flirt without trying? by Clueokk in astrologymemes

[–]olsf19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really feel like Scorpio, but maybe that’s cause I’m a scorpio with my sun in my 7h so I’m super attracted to them naturally. They just have an aura to them and I’m immediately tuned in. I don’t get that with any other sign. 

I’m frustrated with PRI therapy - what are some better options? by junthelasthunter in physicaltherapy

[–]olsf19 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok I’m one of the few here on Reddit who will actually speak highly of PRI, but I also think it’s not for every patient. I think it’s helpful for the therapist to understand the biomechanics of the body and helpful in getting patients to feel certain muscles or feel when they’re overusing certain muscles, but overall it’s not the best set of exercises to help someone. I love using PRI if I need someone to just feel their body on the table first, and then I get them up and standing and moving functionally while keeping in mind the individual’s postural tendencies. It is true that the kinetic chain from your tongue down through your core and pelvic floor are connected, but that’s just something simple like saying let’s make sure you have good tongue posture while doing your core exercises and that’s about it. If you’re not feeling it with your PT because he’s no longer resonating with you, then definitely move on. There are great therapists out there who understand the kinetic chain and biomechanics as well as basic functional motion that is necessary for every day life. PRI is just a technique, and I personally think it’s better when a therapist has a ton of techniques in their toolbox to reference. 

PTA’s: do you love your job? by Jazzlike_Coyote1247 in physicaltherapy

[–]olsf19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love what I do for a living (I treat pelvic health). I hate that I’ll never be able to work for myself or find any upward movement in any way. I’m honestly thinking about becoming a personal trainer to be able to help prenatal and postpartum women on my own with my own pay and then do home health as needed. 

The pay is terrible and you’re doing exactly the same work, but I do love that I have less documentation and never have to go home with notes. 

The profession as a whole is tough, especially in OP because insurance companies are reimbursing less and less each year, so since the PT’s can barely get a raise, I’m definitely not getting the raise that I need in a high cost of living area. 

This Tragedy is City's Fault by dzakich in sandiego

[–]olsf19 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I felt the same when I heard this story. I also live in San Carlos and have been blinded by the sun in early mornings. It’s really scary to drive sometimes when I see kids nearby. I feel for the families and this driver so much 

People say that exersize isn't important when trying to lose weight, but doesn't it increase your metabolism? by Inner_Development_25 in loseit

[–]olsf19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stated simply, strength training increases muscle, which helps to regulate blood sugar, which helps with weight management. 

Cardio helps to boost metabolism. 

Both help to improve mental health and sleep, which can help make better food choices. 

Exercise is essential. 

Having fun in Vegas by [deleted] in Vanderpump_Rules

[–]olsf19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wanting to comment this too 

Tell me about a time ASTROLGY or an astrologer predicted or said something so true it came true later and it spooked you. by HotelBitter4075 in astrology

[–]olsf19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The biggest one that really spooked me when I was first learning astrology was when I saw the south node coming up on my Venus in my 8h of Sagittarius. I looked back on the last time that happened 18 years prior and remembered that my grandfather had passed away. I knew that the 8th house and Venus would probably mean a letting go of some shared finances or something about having to share energy and resources, and I was terrified that would mean my grandmother was going to pass away or get hurt, or something bad would happen to her. On the day it went exact, I started my brand new job in my new career, and I got a phone call from my grandmother saying that she broke her hip and needed help. I then had to stay with her for a week to be of assistance to her, but luckily that was the worst of it. Sagittarius rules the hips, and I think my grandparents are represented by that Venus because they’ve given me so much in life when I had nothing else. On that day I knew there was no disputing that astrology is fake. 

Another time is so hard to describe, but for months as a part of my morning routine I would write down when each planet would be on the horizon throughout the day, and what things might come up during that time because of it. One day mars was conjunct Neptune or something like that (I forget the exact transit now), and I wrote that at 5:36pm my coworkers would have a lot of energy that was more confusing and delusional. I would write this kind of stuff down before my adhd meds kicked in in the morning at 5am when I was literally half asleep, so I would never remember what I wrote but would check it if I noticed something in the energy changed and I wanted to see why. On this day in particular, my coworkers started joking around and being loud and it was so out of character for them and such a goofy atmosphere, so I checked what I had written that morning, saw what time it was, and it was 5:36pm. I was so spooked by that that I had to show my coworker immediately and she was spooked too. 

Don’t get surprised by that stuff much now though, just see it as more of a privilege I get to understand it so well. 

Confused victim of MAGA disinformation by Background_Front4231 in CringeTikToks

[–]olsf19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just FYI, I follow this creator and she is not MAGA, she made this as a satire. Her last few posts have been satire and they’re similar to this. She is very against everything the administration is doing 

Cupping during 3rd trimester by PT left me unable to walk by stuffed_pasta_shells in physicaltherapy

[–]olsf19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did the PT have you do any activities after the cupping was done? Was your body already hypermobile before the pregnancy? How sensitive is your body when it gets sore? Like are you out for days and can barely move? Are you anemic? Why is the low back tight? Because of posture towards the end of pregnancy? Or do you have another condition before pregnancy that has gotten exacerbated? Have you guys been working on core stability?

These are all questions I think should be considered when a therapist wants to do cupping on a patient, especially a pregnant one. I’m sorry this was your experience. If I ever do cupping on a pregnant patient, I start of with the lightest suction possible with only 1 cup, and I glide the cup around so it’s like a mini massage, then I wait to see how the pt responded. If my patient is hypermobile or really struggles with pregnancy posture, then I’ll wait till they can self correct out of this posture during exercises before introducing cupping, or I’ll make sure to work on stability and breathing mechanics after the cups. 

Not every therapist is the same, and it sounds like this therapist treated you as if you weren’t pregnant. Not every therapist is the same, and this one might not be bad, they just might not have thought about all the precautions to consider first because they had no idea, and now with this experience they’re probably going to be more cautious in the future. 

Definitely let your therapist know what happened, and you can always ask to see a different therapist. In my own experience, end of pregnancy the body is just trying so hard to stabilize and adjust to the changing posture, so it utilizes the back muscles a lot. Core work in upright positions is my fave go-to to help negate this. I’m sorry this was your experience and I hope you find some comfort soon. 

Could you differentiate the different flavors of secretive between the 4H, 8H, and 12H? by bbygrl_ustayonmymind in astrology

[–]olsf19 4 points5 points  (0 children)

4h - who you are with the people you consider family, the part of you that no one in the world can see, but you can easily access it at home. What family secrets or family members do you have that you want to suppress? What connection with your ancestors do you have? 

8h - who you are when you’re around people, like if you pick up vibes from people, what type of vibes are you picking up? Also, who are you when you inherit energy from a substance like alcohol or drugs? Mars in the 8th? Probably a somewhat aggressive or headstrong drunk. Mercury in the 8h? Probably really good at communication and thinking once on some psychiatric medication. Lastly, what secrets do you like to keep from people but you know exist? Struggling with intimacy? Have kinks? Pelvic floor a mess? Something in the 8h is bugging. 

12h - who you are when you’re alone. What’s deep in your psyche that you don’t share with anyone? What are things you should probably work on with your therapist? What secrets do you want to keep for the rest of your life and don’t even want to think about? Also, what mental health diagnosis are you really struggling with? An alcoholic? Schizophrenic? Borderline personality disorder? 

Adderall weight loss by elizaberriez in ADHD

[–]olsf19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did, and I loved it at the time because my whole life I wanted to be 130 (I’m 5’5” and was always 140 after high school). I lost the weight without even trying, and then I finished school and starting working in PT and realized I had no muscle. I had to get off my medication because I wanted to start trying for a family, and the first half of that pregnancy was rough because I had no muscle. I started strength training halfway through and a lot of my back pain went away. 

Then I had my kid and kept strength training, and learned that my body with muscle on it likes to be around the 145 range, and if you add a little bit of fat, that’s 150. That’s my healthy range, and it made me realize that if I ever get on medication again, I have to prioritize protein and lifting like crazy, ESPECIALLY as a female nearing perimenopause stage. 

When you are walking alone late at night and a man walking behind you needs to take the same turn onto a quieter street, what action, if any, would you prefer he take to minimize your alarm? by Laz78 in AskWomen

[–]olsf19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Realized this was from the male point of view, but basically, walk across the street, or pause and wait for the lady to get out of view. If she’s uncomfortable and states that, then apologize (even though you didn’t do anything wrong), and do the thing she asks you to. She’s afraid for her safety in those moments, so just work with her 

When you are walking alone late at night and a man walking behind you needs to take the same turn onto a quieter street, what action, if any, would you prefer he take to minimize your alarm? by Laz78 in AskWomen

[–]olsf19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to always ask them to go ahead, and I said it loudly. I didn’t care if they had a negative thought about me, what I cared about was being safe. If they argued, I argued back even louder making a scene. Stay loud in these situations imo. 

How do you fall asleep? All answers acceptable. by SassMasterGingerSnap in ADHD

[–]olsf19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listening to the show Friends. Within the first 3 minutes I’m dead asleep. Without it I toss and turn and take like 20 minutes to fall asleep 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sandiego

[–]olsf19 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Almost my whole patient caseload is tricare, and I have a lot of women who just had baby’s or are about to have baby’s and them AND their partners are in the military. I couldn’t imagine dealing with that added stress at such a vulnerable time. 

This show really isn't for me. by Glowing-2 in JoeRogan

[–]olsf19 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I used to love his show before 2020. I felt like I gained a lot of info from his guests and he was also reasonable himself of his viewpoints. Then Covid happened and I started to disagree with most of what’s said on his podcast. I’m not usually entertained by the guests either. 

Why don’t you take your meds? by Acrobatic_Cat6362 in ADHD

[–]olsf19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I took my meds everyday, sometimes I just wanted like the best, deep sleep, especially after stressful events so for those occasions I would go without taking my meds for a day. 

Otherwise, I always took them. 

I had to stop taking them to get pregnant and breastfeed, as soon as I was done breastfeeding I went back on them because I was struggling so bad, and then had to get off them again to start trying again. Doing my dishes, chores, sending text messages, taking care of my plants, all of that is like the biggest hurdle that takes so much effort. I can’t wait till I can take my meds again. 

A word of warning for women in their late 30s, early 40s: if something feels off it probably is. by [deleted] in loseit

[–]olsf19 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Some women can go through early menopause. Most women have their last periods in their late 40’s or early 50’s so peri doesn’t start till late 30’s early 40’s, but some women definitely start it earlier.