kristinp29 Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Hi everyone,How have you all been doing? I haven't logged on to the forum in a few months and I've been trying to catch up with reading posts tonight. I have to share this with you all because I am so thrilled, and so thankful to be at this point now: I just completed my second semester of college. My parents are in the middle of a cross-state move, and I'll be moving in with some family who live only 30 minutes from where we currently live--so that's a ton of stress, which I haven't handled well since getting POTS. And, I just got my first job! I started this week and absolutely love it. I'm on my feet a lot, which typically has been difficult, but I've been handling it extremely well. It'll be about 20 hours/week.My body has been handling this all so well. For those of you who've forgotten me (yes, it's been a while!! )...I was homebound for over 2.5 years with POTS. Just this fall, I was well enough to begin commuting to college part-time. At one time, I used to have episodes of paralysis, numbness, tremors, and so much more...Just had to share because I'm so thrilled to be where I am today. It's been a long journey. You'll get there, too! If you ever want to talk, drop me an email. Looking forward to hearing what you've been doing and how you've been feeling...Love,Kristin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Kristen, glad to hear you are doing so well! It's nice to see a success story here! morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Hi,Thanks for updating us on your progress. I am really happy for you that you are doing better. Keep up the good work.Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 That's great news, Kristin! I hope you continue to improve. What's your new job like?Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinp29 Posted May 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Hi Amy,I love my new job. I'm an office clerk for a process serving company. They serve legal documents to individuals who are being sued, getting divorced, evicted, etc. I work approximately 4 hours/day, filing, mailing, copying, data entry, and other general office duties. I didn't think I'd enjoy general office work as much as I am--but maybe it's also exciting because it's the first time since I got POTS that I am able to work. All of my peers have been working for at least 2 years, and I've had a rough time not being healthy enough to be more financially independent. So, this job is so much more to me than a first job!How have you been doing lately?~Kristin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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