You know you have POTS when you get too tired to keep reading at 8:15pm and decide to put down your textbook and go to bed. Night! 

Hi friends,

It’s been a tough winter for me. I’ve been more symptomatic than I have in the past few years, especially with migraines. But I like to be optimistic. If I’m ever feeling down on myself, I just remember how bad it used to be. At least on my bad days I can still take care of myself and maybe wash a few dishes and eat and walk back and forth from the bathroom without problem. And it’s not bad every day.

In high school, I was mostly bed-ridden. Thank goodness I started being symptomatic when I lived with my parents. I couldn’t imagine having all the symptoms and trying to take care of myself and follow through with doctors without someone’s constant help. I was homebound for school my junior and senior year, and even then I couldn’t even make all my tutoring sessions. But look how far I’ve come!

I graduated high school on time. I graduated college on time. I have wonderful friends and family (and the best boyfriend ever). Although I may be missing more class now than others, I am keeping up with my work. I am leading an almost-normal life. I am living with the spoons I am given and making the most of it. And I am staying optimistic. I hope you are too. If you need an uplift or someone to talk to, just message me. I’m happy to talk.

(If you don’t understand the spoon reference, read this. If you’re a chronic illness sufferer, you will be glad you did!)

Hi friends.

I’ve decided to start a blog about my experiences with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. It’s been a tough couple of months for me, but I’m still managing to carry about my daily life, for the most part. I want to show people that there is hope for the future. And that illness doesn’t define you, though it may change you. There are ups and downs, but we can get through them. We are strong.

Stay positive!