Hi, my name is DanceDeb!

DanceDeb

I have Mild Cerebral Palsy being now 55 or near enough and have been working as an Occupational Therapist for the last Twenty three years full time. I am dead proud of getting there as everything i have had to fight for but it never gave in to other people attitude and had teach others how to treat me. Now however i am struggling to work full time. I believe i have post impairment syndrome,which is draining me.

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community Feel free to join in or ask any questions 

I see you asked a question on another post which I replied to 

DanceDeb

Thanks Janet it's appreciated ?

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @DanceDeb It's great to have you with us.

Thanks for sharing some information about yourself, and for asking your question about employment on another thread. I made your comment with the question into its own discussion so that other members will be able to find it more easily.

I definitely think you should be proud of yourself. Despite the trouble you've been having recently, do you enjoy your job?

If you'd like to discuss anything relating to CP, you might like to visit our CP category. You may be interested in some of the posts in there, such as ageing with CP and post impairment syndrome and cerebral palsy. 

DanceDeb

Yes i do enjoy my job , i like to help other to be as independent as possible and having my own experience of disability i find it's can help and sometimes can be hinder because people don't always understand 

DanceDeb

I find manager don't always understand that i might struggle with communication if my fatigue increases as you can see in their faces, or my dsylexia they think with equipment it's disappear and my hard of hearing when i have not quite understood mis heard conversation the impatient.  Yes it can be hard at times and i feel I've have to defend myself or i can become defensive. Yes i have done well. I have adjusted as i deteriorate going 4 jobs that don't require so much moving and handling.. i try to use m to annual leave through out the Year to put break. I have plan everything, to accommodate my increasing needs .

chiarieds

Hi @DanceDeb - & a belated welcome to the community. It's very nice to 'meet' you. I also appreciate you working as an OT for so long; I think from what you've said, that helping others is so very important to you, & your understanding will have undoubtedly helped many others.

I hope some of our members have been able to help you on your other post, but do ask any questions any time.