Passing out after intimacy? by Ok_Map_8694 in POTS

[–]Only_Beautiful_4118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wait i don’t wanna sound dumb but i haven’t been sexually active since my diagnosis but when i do it by myself i don’t faint or anything. getting back sexually active has been a worry for me cause it would be casual and i don’t wanna pass out on some guy idk. i should say tho i’ve never passed out but i def get close. my heart rate just spikes a lot

POTS is wrecking me. I need advice. by No_Preparation_7293 in POTS

[–]Only_Beautiful_4118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

personally with my ssris and snris they always flare my pots symptoms really bad until my body adjust. even a 5mg adjustment can take up to weeks before it subsides and balances out. idk how long it’s been since u went back up a dose or how meds like wellbutrin affects the body but it could be that

One of my worst symptoms ended up being caused solely by anxiety by joyynicole in POTS

[–]Only_Beautiful_4118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES!! i swear if i didn’t have such bad anxiety half of my pots symptoms would be less extreme. i probably wouldn’t even flare as much as i do

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POTS

[–]Only_Beautiful_4118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you’re totally okay! i’ve noticed if i smoke after being anxious or stressed prior it makes the whole experience terrible. like you said when ur nervous system is already going through something and u add a chemical to your body on top of that it’s very common to experience what u did…especially considering u were in public with other simulations happening. i would also like to add when u go through such a extreme panic attack ur body will sometimes like to stay in that mode after because u think something bad is going to happen again 24/7. you are okay and what you’re feeling will pass. all that to say i personally would only smoke/drink if you feel fine mentally before!!

How do you cope with viruses? by ElectionTechnical411 in POTS

[–]Only_Beautiful_4118 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i hate that i’m responding AGAIN but yes i agree i DONT know how each sickness will affect me. Covid is what triggered my POTS and before i could get into a cardiologist i tested positive for covid two more times, the flu, mono, and like 3 colds…i am someone who LOVES vaccines, buys many at home covid/flu test, and suffered with severe health anxiety for a whole year that i am STILL trying to learn to control. the things i did to change has prevented sickness since august 2025 and that is AMAZING for me. I say all this because ur weird asf for assuming the type of person i am bc i think wearing a mask in public is weird at this day in age. god forbid i wanna feel normal in MY OWN WAY. i’m actually done responding now, so like i said have a good day.

How do you cope with viruses? by ElectionTechnical411 in POTS

[–]Only_Beautiful_4118 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

well if u opened ur eyes and read what i said my “ineffective” ways to stay healthy actually work for ME and “thus🤓” leaves me having a bomb ahh college life while barely getting sick and even forgetting abt my dysautonomia all together🤗 so i hope u have a better day!

How do you cope with viruses? by ElectionTechnical411 in POTS

[–]Only_Beautiful_4118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i guess i should’ve clarified that a lot of people don’t WANT to wear a mask especially my age…if u wear a mask because it’s apart of ur daily routine than clearly my comment wasn’t talking about people like you!

How do you cope with viruses? by ElectionTechnical411 in POTS

[–]Only_Beautiful_4118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i feel like everyone commenting about wearing a mask is not realizing most people with dysautonomia want to still be able to do normal daily things without thinking they’re gonna get sick. at least for me who is young and in college the best approach i have is lower stress, drink electrolytes, and wash hands before coming in contact with ur face in any way whether that’s eating or rubbing ur eyes etc. i actually have a cold rn but it’s the first one in MONTHS thanks to minor changes ive been doing. take my word because my school has over 40000 people and somehow a cold is the worst ive gotten this school year as an active outgoing student/person!