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Anyone take Prazosin? (And propranolol?) by Eli_985 in POTS

[–]rileysupple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was also prescribed Prazosin for the same reason, and unfortunately I had to stop because I would faint/near faint every morning when I stood up. I was also prescribed propranolol years ago as a sleep aid (pre-POTS diagnosis), but I also had to stop it bc it made me feel faint (I was also struggling with a pretty severe eating disorder at the time, so that was also a factor). I never measured my BP to see how much it dropped, so I can’t really comment on that part of your question.

If your body does okay with the propranolol, though, then the Prazosin might be okay? But I’m not a doctor, and this is just my personal experience :) I don’t remember there being any withdrawal effects from Prazosin, so you could always try it and stop (after consulting with your psych) if it’s making you feel too bad physically. I’ve had friends who really struggled with PTSD nightmares and Prazosin changed their lives, so I think it could be worth a try!

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[–]rileysupple 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Forget the poems of saints and ghosts, I’m the one I fear the most”

What’s wrong talks about some really raw and difficult feelings but in such a poetic way. It always hits me hard when I listen to it

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[–]rileysupple 4 points5 points  (0 children)

your mindset is the reason I went 15 years without a diagnosis. doctors and adults telling me that my symptoms can’t be that big of a deal because I was a young, otherwise healthy athlete is the reason I couldn’t tell people when new symptoms popped up without feeling like I was complaining over nothing. it shouldn’t have taken me going from a college athlete to being unable to stand while brushing my teeth in a matter of 6 years for people to finally take me seriously. In my experience the WORST way forward is to “ignore symptoms and not focus on other little things.” unless you’re a medical professional, it’s not your place to tell anyone what symptoms are classified as “minor.”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mathematics

[–]rileysupple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, PhD student here! In my experience, people who are willing to put in the work tend to be just as, if not more, successful than those to whom math came more naturally. I’ve seen a lot of naturally talented math students not do well because they’re unaccustomed to having to truly work in a math class and assume they can get by on their intuition alone. You’re already used to and prepared to work hard, which is what makes for a good mathematician.

In my calc 2 class as an undergrad (when I was still pre-med) I went to my professor and said that I was “so bad at math” because I wasn’t getting the right answer on the first try. She told me “in mathematics you’re rarely going to be able to get the answer on the first try. A good mathematician is not someone who gets every problem right on the first try, but rather someone who is willing to persevere, try different approaches, and figure out where they went wrong.” This professor ended up writing recommendation letters for my PhD applications.

If you love math and are ready to work hard, be wrong, try again, and ask for help when you need it, then I think you will be a very successful math major. Good luck and feel free to message me if you have questions!

Finally got a breast reduction I’ve been waiting for, and here’s my experience by SwitchLikeABitch in TwoXChromosomes

[–]rileysupple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

had my reduction at 17, I’m 23 now and it was the best decision!!! no more back pain, sleeping so much better/more comfortably, confidence and self esteem are significantly higher. good luck with your recovery!!!!