u/UnluckyJournalist390

*Edited to add*
Thank you every one who responded! This has been the most inspiring comment section that I simply was NOT expecting.
I actually teared up a little opening reddit this morning and seeing all of these super inspiring stories of starting over and just going for it AND succeeding in a new career in touch with nature. I'm slowly getting back to y'all - but again thank you. The head noise around the transition was getting a little loud for a bit. But this has honestly inspired and moved me in ways I can't quite articulate. Really loving the community for sharing. Thanks again 🩷

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Hi all,

I’m starting a horticulture course in about 6 weeks and I’ve been sitting with a mix of feelings I thought I’d share here.

I’m coming out of a couple of pretty high-burnout design/marketing roles and intentionally moving toward something slower, more hands-on, and more connected to the natural world.

I’m really drawn to garden design (I’ve got a background in design), plus edible gardens, permaculture, and the idea of making growing food feel simple and accessible rather than overwhelming.

I’m not romanticising it either, I know it’s hard physical work, weather, unpredictability, all of that. That’s actually part of why I respect it.

I’m 37F, and definitely feeling a bit of that “am I too late / will I fit in here?” energy walking into something new and at a guess quite male dominated.

But also… it feels right.

Would love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar pivot into horticulture later or after burnout careers.

Just as the title suggests, my partner has been offered a significant job in Bali that he has been chasing for a while.

Now that the offer is on the table and we are discussing options, I need some advice regarding bringing my dog.

I have lived in Bali previously but was solo and had no dependants.

This time around I’m a little older and wiser and the move would be for a much longer stint.

I am from Australia and we have pretty strict rules about bringing a dog into Australia. But I wonder, about taking a dog into Bali.

What do I need to know, is it easy? Is there anywhere immigration wise I might get caught up in legalities?

Thanks friends!!

Has anyone here had subacute thyroiditis / thyroiditis that turned their nervous system into an absolute dumpster fire? Because I genuinely feel like I’m on the wildest rollercoaster of my life right now and I need to know I’m not alone 🥹🥹🥹

A few weeks ago I was super active and healthy. Working and functioning normally.

But now?
My body feels like it’s permanently stuck between:
- having the flu
- having a panic attack
- overheating
- freezing to death
- havin the anxiety of 100ppl combined
- and being plugged into a live electrical socket

My symptoms come in waves, and sooo much at night. One minute I’m under 3 blankets shivering, the next I’m drenched in sweat with my heart pounding. I’ve had jaw pain, ear pain, migraines, neck pain, random adrenaline surges, shakiness, muscle clenching, breath-holding without realising, insomnia, and this awful “activated” feeling where my nervous system just WILL NOT switch off.

The weird part is how manic it feels even though I know it’s hormones and my thyroid. But my nervous system gets jacked and it’s like I’m bracing for a high impact collision

I’ve started propranolol this week which does seem to help bring me back down a bit, but omg… this whole thing is brutal.

So I would really love to hear from real humans who’ve been through this:
How long does the hyper phase last?
Did anything genuinely help?
Did you eventually feel normal again???

And please tell me I’m not the only person who felt like they were losing the plot during it 🫠

Would honestly love to hear any experiences, reassurance, timelines, tips or good stories because right now this feels endless.

I’m a 37f and I’ve been through a few ups and downs in my time with life and business. Covid really knocked me around and I lost my business in that.

I went back as a mature age apprentice and started a career that I have never really been able to turn into big dollars. I’m pretty frugal and while I’ve been working very average paying jobs, I’ve managed to save a considerable $200k.

The only thing is, I’m so mentally attached to it “as a safety net”.

I recently moved cities and am back in the job market and realistically my profession will net me a salary $80-100k. Which is just okayyy.

My funds have been sitting in a HISA but I know that’s not the best plan. I’ve thought about buying an investment property but my borrowing power is so weak.

Maybe I retrain in a higher paying job? Idk feeling kinda stuck.