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QUESTION: HAVING JUST GRADUATED,BUT HAVEN'T TAKEN MY MBLEX...

I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF I WILL BE ABLE TO PRACTICE MASSAGE ON THE LEVEL THAT I HAVE DONE IN THE PAST AND HAD INTENDED TO DO IN THE FUTURE. YOU SEE RIGHT AFTER GRADUATING BUT RIGHT BEFORE I TOOK MY "TEST" I BECAME SICK AND ENDED UP IN SWEEDISH HOSPITAL FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS. WHILE I WAS THERE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FALIURE. IT WAS VERY SERIOUS AND THE CARIOLOGIST SAID I WASN'T TO BE LIFTING ANYTHING UP UNTIL I WAS STRONGER( ABOUT 6 MOTHERS OR SO)WELL, IT HAS BEEN LONGER THAN THAT AND I HAVEN'T REALLY GOTTEN UP TO BEING ABLE TO LIFT UP EVEN MY TABLE CONFORTABLY. I DON'T FEEL THIS IS GOING TO WORK FOR ME AND I'M UPSET THAT AT 43 YEARS OLD I HAVE TO ACT LIKE I'M 75. IT'S NOT FAIR, I WORKED HARD IN SCHOOL AND ENJOY BEING VERY GOOD AT SOMETHING I COULD MAKE MONEY AT. I DON'T HAVE ANY MEDICAL INSURANCE ANYMORE OR I WOULD ASK MY DR. ABOUT IF THIS WILL IMPROVE ENOUGH THAT I SHOULD TRY TO TAKE THE TEST . I HAVE SUFFERED SOME MEMORY LOSS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM AND THE LACK OF PROPER BLOOD FLOW THROUGH MY BODY. I JUST AM VERY APREHENSIVE ABOUT EVEN TRYING. ANY INPUT PLEASE. BE HONEST-NOT NECESSARILY NICE. THANK YOU-KRISTI

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Cohen on July 9, 2011 at 10:07pm

Honestly, I would take the test. It isn't over until it is over. Work on your health and regaining strength. Diet, exercise, herbs etc, I am sure you know what can be tried.

My father was given early retirement because of over weight and a bad heart valve. He spent all his time preparing things for Mom to go on without him. Mom died when they were 79. Now Dad is 88 and was doing great until a stroke a few months ago.

I am sure you get the blunt point.

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Permalink Reply by kristi marco on July 9, 2011 at 10:21pm

I GUESS I'M JUST BITTER, OR IN DENILE.I DON'T WANT TO TAKE THE TEST OUT OF THE FEAR OF NOT GETTING AN "A". HECK, DUE TO THE MEMORY LOSS, I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN PASS IT.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Cohen on July 9, 2011 at 10:42pm

There is no failure in trying your best. And don't think what your best was and compare. You are living now.

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Permalink Reply by Laura Allen on July 10, 2011 at 4:41am

Amen. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

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Permalink Reply by Lucianna Johnston on July 22, 2011 at 11:33pm

I agree with the above comments....and it would just like to add encouragement to you. Move toward health......everything Daniel said + for me personally, being a massage therapist really does help me manage my own stress. We all know what a toll stress takes on the body. So, to have an activity in your life, like massage, would be a blessing right? I find doing a massage extremely relaxing and while it is physically demanding it isn't that hard on your body if you use good body mechanics and smart scheduling :). As for the MBLEX I have taken it and it's not that hard. Just get a study guide designed to help you prepare for the test and study and I'm sure you will do great. Good Luck! Oh - and above all...follow your heart!