As my balance and strength get steadily worse, I am back in PT. A last hope to turn back time. At my first appointment, my new PT told me I seriously need to look for a different job and start using assistive devices.
As an RN, in my current position which I have been in for 30 years, I would not be able to work if I used any assistive devices. I keep "safe" by wall walking and trying to sit whenever possible even for a minute if my legs feel like they are going to give out.
So far I've gotten by and know it's getting harder to get through my shifts. My whole life my philosophy has been "keep going no matter what life throws at me". I can't imagine stopping unless I can't get up at all.
Have others done this, keep working even if it is probably not safe? Am I really denying or is it good to keep going and fighting what you know is happening to your body?
As an RN, in my current position which I have been in for 30 years, I would not be able to work if I used any assistive devices. I keep "safe" by wall walking and trying to sit whenever possible even for a minute if my legs feel like they are going to give out.
So far I've gotten by and know it's getting harder to get through my shifts. My whole life my philosophy has been "keep going no matter what life throws at me". I can't imagine stopping unless I can't get up at all.
Have others done this, keep working even if it is probably not safe? Am I really denying or is it good to keep going and fighting what you know is happening to your body?
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