PoTS Explained & Chronic Illness Tips [CC]

I'm literally in tears right now. I've recently been diagnosed with POTS. My whole life it's been known as me "being lazy", "attention seeking", and the ever fun " just anxious". I've had this since childhood. I'm in my late 30s now. It's never too late to start treatments and validation. Thank you so much for bringing so many people who suffer with POTS a beautiful voice and educational information to share with others about our condition

Never has lying on the floor looked so stylish, graceful and pretty😀

"I'm gonna have such a double chin in this video" Has literally zero double chin in the whole video and looks effortlessly graceful GOALS!

My daughter was recently diagnosed with pots. She's 8 years old and the doctors told me as she enters puberty her fainting will get worse. Thank you for making this video, it made both of us feel better about what's happening.

Found this video before I was diagnosed with POTS and was like "Ah that sounds scary!! Good thing I don't have that!" Came back a few weeks later like "oh..... that- that definitely happens". Thank you for helping me understand!!

You should get a projector. If you are going to spend time staring at the ceiling, make it have a beautiful sky, or stars and nebula, or something else nice on it. I want to make my ceiling like the hall in Hogwarts, but with better weather. Maybe some gently swaying palm trees.

Ahh!! I basically leave the house on average twice a week too! Thanks for taking time out to explain POTS in your gorgeous accessible way <3

There's a shirt that says "I have pots I basically stare at ceilings"

I’m 14 years old, i’ve been diagnosed with POTS and Narcolepsy. Your videos have helped me come to terms and be more informed on my illness and others!

i was diagnosed with pots a few years ago, and you reminded me that its okay to be on the floor sometimes. i force myself to be upright all day and it kills me and laying down at bedtime is the only time of day i dont feel like crying. i need to take more breaks and pace myself. i work from home anyway because who can deal with being in an office when you cant function, so the facilities are there. its a self imposed stubborness i think all chronically ill people have to some degree.

We have 2 things in common. We are both lesbians and both have POTS. Thank you for making this video. I feel like I’m not alone. I used to not be able to stand for more than 5 minutes without almost fainting. I am on medication that helps to constrict my blood vessels now so I can do more things. I also understand how hard it is sometimes. I often have to rest for a few days after doing something big because it takes a lot out of me. I aim to have the same positivity that you do living with POTS. You are an inspiration to keep going even when illness makes life difficult.

I was diagnosed with POTS and Fibromyalgia last year and this is honestly the first video and explanation of someone else's experience. It's really wonderful to feel like I'm not alone, for years I was accused of pretending to faint, or told by doctors it was in my head.

I was diagnosed with POTS a few weeks ago, and it's quite likely that I have ME, too. What you said about "doing things left, right, and centre," is really good to hear. I'm a plumber, and naturally a do-er, and it's been really difficult coming to terms with how much I'm needing to rest lately, all I feel is guilt, but this video really helped. Thank you!

I have 2 tips for POTS When you are taking your medication, say a random word, such as duck, pink, truck or knot. This way if you ask someone "Did I take my medication today?" They will reply withb" Yeah, you said XYZ" The next one is for blood pooling. It can be painful, so put the blood pressure cuff hound your leg and start it! Pressure helps! At least for me!

Holy cow, you have PoTS too? I was diagnosed a couple years ago and thankfully it tends to be pretty mild unless I really lose my control on diet/hydration but crazy to know you have it too...

My last period was three days. I have a chronic illness, but I don't think I've ever really given much consideration to how much more difficult I could have it if I had a "normal" menstrual cycle. It doesn't even affect the frequency or extremity of my migraines. You're lovely and you remind me often that it's OK to not always be OK.

“My blood vessels can’t be assed with that” 😂😂😂😂

I have pots, but I dont fall down, I just lose half my vision, my parents wouldnt believe me so I have nightmares now realizing I was driving 2 hours every day for like 7 years with an undiagnosed fainting condition(that I was not treating like I do now, lots of salts and liquids) because no one would listen. And I was punished for pulling over in the car when I felt unable to go on. Because you know, I was obviously just lazy. I do remember I would guzzle pickle juice whenever I had the cance though, probably my body just sending what it needed.

You look very picturesque lying on the floor. Your hair is still perfect! (: Really interesting video - I have found all of your videos talking about your life and living with a disability interesting, I feel much better informed. I hadn't heard of POTS before I started watching your videos, but know if I meet someone with it I'll be able to be like "Aha! I know what that is! By the way, there's this YouTuber..."

I'm 31 years of age. I got diagnosed with P.O.T.S and mitral valve prolapse at the age of 14 by my cardiologist. He never really went into detail about the condition. Thanks for making this video. Helps a lot. I've felt like I was the only one going through this. I wish you the best in life. Thanks agin