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I FOUND A SPECIALIST!!!!! one of the most groundbreaking appointments of my life!!

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sorry for literally abandoning this blog...anyways we're back with a poll:

dysautonomia is sooo underrepresented in the world and in healthcare

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just got diagnosed with EDS and told that my POTS will be for life more than likely :(

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disabled/chronically ill people that use mobility aids:

personally im a wheelchair girlie but canes can also be super helpful!

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me and my compression socks needed to hear this

hey disabled babes. i promise your disability aids do not ruin your aesthetic. they are an aesthetic. rock them.

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happy POTS awareness day to those who are very aware already <3 it's a struggle, but you're not alone out there

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The chronic illness leaving my body after someone tells me to, and I quote, "Adapt" when I said I can't handle doing something because of my POTS.

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POTSies RISE (slowly) ITS POTS AWARENESS DAY WOOOO

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reminder that you are allowed to grieve your old self!!

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Reblog if it’s okay to befriend you, ask questions, ask for advice, rant, vent, let something off your chest, or just have a nice chat.

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tomorrow (october 25) is POTS awareness day!! make sure to wear teal and eat something salty to support <3

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HAPPY DYSAUTONOMIA AWARENESS MONTH!!!! <3

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Accommodations are not special, they’re not a leg up, they’re not a benefit. They’re not putting anyone ahead in the race, nor are they taking anything away from others.

They exist to put us on a level playing ground to everyone else, and nothing more.

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get to know me!

hi!! im cal! this is my POTS/dysautonomia awareness blog, so welcome! heres a bit about me and my diagnosis

i was dignosed with POTS & vasovagal synope at 14

i was diagnosed with ehlers danlos syndrome december of 2023

im currently trying to find a specialist (no such luck yet)

i have passed out about 20 times

im on high alert because when i pass out i almost always get a concussion

my main symptoms are presyncope, brain fog, chest pain, extreme fatigue, irregular temperature regulation, and digestion issues

my diagnosis sent me into an eating disorder

im currently on 6 different meds

i use mobility aids as needed

my heart goes out to anyone else with dysautonomia or any other chronic illness and/or invisible disability. you've got this!! im always here for advice, support, or questions loves <3