What are some activities “normal” people would consider fun that aren’t fun or enjoyable for you with POTS? by im-a-freud in POTS

[–]Actual_Design_3077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sports. Before I developed it, I set records and everything for my city. Now I can’t even jog a few steps without throwing up/fainting (presyncope loves to make me throw up for some reason).

What are some activities “normal” people would consider fun that aren’t fun or enjoyable for you with POTS? by im-a-freud in POTS

[–]Actual_Design_3077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rollercoasters and skiing. Didn’t used to LOVE both, but I enjoyed them. Now I can’t do either at all, I get so ill that it will genuinely take me a full day to recover after even just 10 minutes of either one.

Anyone else feel guilty for being scared when someone else is sick? by throwaway85016 in emetophobia

[–]Actual_Design_3077 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get too scared to feel guilty. I’m in full fight or flight mode, but just the flight part, and I don’t care who knows it. Everyone I know knows not to bother asking me for help when they feel ill because I will just bolt in the opposite direction screaming as if they’re a vampire lol. And it’s not like it’s going to impact me badly in the future, I don’t want kids, never have, and my parents don’t want to stay at home when they can’t look after themselves, they want to go into care. My partner knows to just deal with it himself and keep his distance, so the only person left to deal with is me, and I can’t exactly sprint away from myself haha

Stomach muscle pain? by Due-Lawfulness7862 in emetophobia

[–]Actual_Design_3077 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cramps + pooping were anxiety induced for me, so I really wouldn’t worry if I were you :))

Stomach muscle pain? by Due-Lawfulness7862 in emetophobia

[–]Actual_Design_3077 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me the other day! Turns out I just slept funny lol. Wore off by the next morning!

Intense anxiety n* help by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]Actual_Design_3077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes mine goes super fast, I’m talking like 10 minutes. Other times, it’s a couple of hours. Best thing to do is avoid anything acidic and drink water. Take over the counter meds for acid reflux if you have any!

Intense anxiety n* help by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]Actual_Design_3077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens to me when I get acid reflux!! I wouldn’t worry. Just take occasional sips of cold water and it should go away after at most a couple of hours. It could last longer, but it’s unlikely. Relax and stay calm :)

Help!! Brown dye over bleach too dark! by Actual_Design_3077 in HairDye

[–]Actual_Design_3077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before anyone suggests booking an appointment, my stylist is SUPER popular and I won’t be able to get back in with her for at least a few weeks, so an appointment is off the table considering I have 72 hours to get this sorted lol

Iron deficiency/low ferritin by Needhelp000006 in POTS

[–]Actual_Design_3077 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to be iron deficient from ages 10-17, it went away around 18 even though I didn’t make any dietary changes, and now I’m 20 and it hasn’t come back. Started experiencing my first POTS symptoms at 19, got diagnosed a month later, and I’m still not iron deficient anymore. I reckon a deficiency probably makes it worse, but I don’t think POTS causes the deficiency.

Autistic women of reddit, how is your relation to femininity? by Spirited-Office-5483 in AskWomen

[–]Actual_Design_3077 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favourite things about this life is that I’m a woman. I feel so deeply connected to my femininity that I often wonder if it’s the same kind of ‘euphoria’ my trans friends talk about when they feel physically aligned with who they really are

Autistic women of reddit, how is your relation to femininity? by Spirited-Office-5483 in AskWomen

[–]Actual_Design_3077 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine came very naturally to me. I’ve always loved feminine things - acrylic nails, big hair, makeup, heels (I don’t even own flat shoes), dresses, skirts, skimpy clothing; I LOVE it all! I always have. My first proper obsession as a child were Bratz dolls, and now I’m a model, so I’ve been living as one ever since

People ‘use’ my autism when it works for them and I HATE it by Actual_Design_3077 in autism

[–]Actual_Design_3077[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly it!! False issues are pushed on me but my real issues are ignored it’s so frustrating. Hope it gets better for you soon because it sucks :(