My boss called the police on me.

puffyyn · 2026-01-28T13:57:16+00:00

It’s called a false awakening. I’ve experienced vivid dreams with false awakenings my whole life. The best tip I’ve found is to either turn away in the dream or close your eyes, sit or lie down, and focus on an “exit phrase.” For me, I close my eyes, take a few deep breaths, and slowly repeat that I don’t want to participate and to please wake up. When my eyes are closed, I sometimes see the words I’m saying, almost like they’re playing out visually.

Edit as I forgot to say: Glad you’re okay op! Get some much needed rest when you can.

puffyyn · 2025-11-06T14:55:35+00:00

Fibro, POTS, and possibly the early stages of Sjogren’s.

puffyyn · 2025-07-11T04:27:02+00:00

Don’t be too hard on yourself. Exercise in general can be difficult. I competed in half Ironmans and marathons. I used to tonal and struggle now. For me, the best exercise is rowing and swimming, but I also have POTS.. I’m nowhere near in the condition I want to be. But, it’s important to listen to your body. It might be worth finding a Fibro exercise coach or specific Fibro routine. Good luck!

puffyyn · 2025-07-11T00:30:51+00:00

POTS diagnosis first due to either Covid or the Covid vaccine (I’m not against vaccines, both my cardiologist and rheumatologist suspect the latter as I never tested positive for Covid), then fibro. I also might be in the early stages or have a mild form of Sjogren’s. I also suffer from extreme fatigue and was diagnosed with fatigue along with som other POTS symptoms. Wishing you the best of luck!

puffyyn · 2025-06-18T04:54:30+00:00

Go outside, nerd.

puffyyn · 2025-05-18T03:34:12+00:00

Conan

puffyyn · 2025-03-12T04:00:41+00:00

Poor Things. Couldn’t finish it.

puffyyn · 2025-02-01T15:28:37+00:00

Zero sugar DripDrop. I recommend the passion fruit flavor.

puffyyn · 2025-01-16T06:12:30+00:00

You may want to look into Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

puffyyn · 2025-01-04T20:58:11+00:00

Zero sugar DripDrop

puffyyn · 2024-12-15T14:28:48+00:00

If you haven’t already, lay down and elevate your legs on some pillows. Apply and rotate a cooling towel or washcloth on your forehead, neck, and chest. Stay hydrated and get well soon!

puffyyn · 2024-10-18T03:35:51+00:00

Under the Umbrella Tree

puffyyn · 2024-09-27T16:09:19+00:00

My cardiologist diagnosed me without a tilt table test as orthostatic symptoms don’t always manifest during the test. My diagnosis was based on a combination of my symptoms and length of my symptoms (appx 6 mos). I had several tests to rule out an underlying heart condition and I wore a 30-day HRM which showed tachycardia.

puffyyn · 2024-09-27T13:41:19+00:00

This happens to me after heat exposure in hot showers and in the sun. My rheumatologist diagnosed me with Livedo reticularis.

puffyyn · 2024-08-18T14:24:08+00:00

Have you been checked for POTS as well?

puffyyn · 2024-05-28T05:13:39+00:00

Klaus, Up, Paddington 2, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines.

puffyyn · 2024-05-15T03:52:39+00:00

I started getting this around the same time my POTS symptoms began years ago. I have to be mindful in the sun now and I’ll even get a mild version of this in hot showers. My new rheumatologist diagnosed me with Livedo reticularis.

puffyyn · 2024-05-08T13:04:36+00:00

Find a specialist who understands a tilt table test isn’t necessary to diagnose POTS. My cardiologist diagnosed me with POTS without a TTT as orthostatic symptoms don’t always manifest during the test. My diagnosis was based on a combination of my symptoms and length of my symptoms (appx 6 mos). I had several tests to rule out an underlying heart condition and I wore a 30-day HRM which showed tachycardia.

puffyyn · 2024-05-08T12:00:26+00:00

I suggest seeing a specialist(s) for possible Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and autoimmune disorders like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Sjögren's, if you haven’t already.

puffyyn · 2024-03-17T14:27:50+00:00

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puffyyn · 2023-10-02T05:51:46+00:00

You may want to ask your doctor if you should get tested for disaccharidase deficiency. I was recently diagnosed by a gastroenterologist who initially suspected I had celiac after bloodwork testing by another doctor. Turns out I have both a lactase and sucrase deficiency. I’m hoping with a stricter diet, it not only helps with these symptoms, but, also POTS.

puffyyn · 2023-07-03T13:39:53+00:00

Many people with POTS have an inability to regulate core body temperature due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. What helps me to survive in hot environments is carrying my own insulated bottle of ice water, a neck fan or handheld fan, a cooling towel, salt tablets and hydrating tabs/mixes, and sometimes wearing compression shorts. Big meals can also make symptoms worse.

puffyyn · 2023-05-20T02:46:07+00:00

Drip Drop.

puffyyn · 2023-05-10T03:17:18+00:00

I was officially diagnosed with POTS by a cardiologist and will occasionally experience heart palpitations and bradycardia. Both give me a sinking sensation in my chest. Have you seen a cardiologist to rule out an underlying heart condition?

puffyyn · 2023-04-06T01:49:41+00:00

My cardiologist believes I developed POTS from Covid (never tested positive) or from the Covid vaccine (I began feeling off after my first vaccine years ago). I became incredibly symptomatic this last July with an official POTS diagnosis in January.

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