15 Jan 10 (More) POTS Memes For You!
Memes are one of my favorite ways to express the humor, frustration, and experience of POTS. Check out my previous batch here. Enjoy!...
10 Jan Fitbit or Analog – Managing Heart Rate and Staying Grounded
Starting Out In the early days of my POTS adventure, I was very intense about knowing my exact heart rate at any given moment. I bought the newest Fitbit with the most features, had a SPo2 monitor, and compared the two often. It was fascinating to...
05 Jan Panic Attacks – How Can I Help?
Even if you have no personal experience, I want to encourage you that, yes, it is possible to equip yourself with helpful information to support your friend or family member who is struggling....
23 Dec 10 Counseling Memes For Your Enjoyment
I won't lie - going to counseling is a wild ride. It has been incredibly impactful for me and I'm so grateful to have found my current counselor, but it also sucks and is hard. Choosing to laugh instead of cry is a fine art...
18 Dec The POTS Community – Cari’s Experience
Today’s guest is my friend Cari. It was while listening to her talk about her experience with POTS and how it has served to draw her closer to God that I realized that living an “abundant life” is not synonymous with living an easy life....
15 Dec Upbeat Tunes Playlist – 2022
It's sunny somewhere on this big 'ol planet! Though lament is still my favorite, some days get to be bathed in peppy steps, puffy clouds, and good snacks. These songs have steadied the good moods and helped my heart have joy. I hope they brighten your day!...
27 Nov My Experience With EMDR – Adventures in Counseling
Some weeks I left feeling a strong sense of permeating calm and resolution, while other times I found myself fighting worse mental battles. But as time went on, there was a noticeable decrease in the number and intensity of flashbacks and nightmares. I was impressed,...
25 Nov My Lament Playlist – 2022
Being sad is not a sin. Lament is far from popular, but for me it's a frequent choice. Like David in the Bible who bares his soul to God in humility, I desire to be real with God - regardless of how it looks on the...
22 Nov 10 POTS Memes To Make You Laugh
Every person, every symptom, and every day is different. But whether you’re a long-time potsy or just curious what it’s like, I hope you enjoy these memes – inspired by my journey thus far!...
20 Nov What Is the Tilt Table Test Like?
While used for a variety of things, one main use of the tile table test (TTT) is to rule in/out issues with the body’s autonomic nervous system. That’s because one important automatic function that all bodies should do is respond to gravity, and make sure...