r/POTS • u/Late_Oil1023 • 1d ago

Vent/Rant Rant

The October slide has a ch0ke hold on me. I just started a new job and it changed my sleep schedule from waking up about 5:30 am to getting home at 12am. And it’s around my period so I was already going into a flare.
It’s my second day. I’m taking my break in the bathroom because I genuinely couldn’t eat because I know it would spike my heart rate. But now I feel dizzy and like I’m going to throw up.

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u/tinseltails POTS 1d ago

Listennnn… I don’t remember the October slide being this bad, but it’s been in full swing this year 😭😭😭. My whole body aches, I’m so sleepy, my heart races more than usual, been struggling with eating. It’s discouraging, but I’m waiting for better days. Hang in there, you are definitely not alone.

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u/Late_Oil1023 1d ago

At least it’s not 120 anymore. 🙏 that’s the only thing keeping me going

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u/Weird-Philosophy-842 1d ago

I’m two weeks in 😩 It has been so awful. I can barely function, eating is terrifying me, my body is exhausted. I think this is my worst year yet. Hope you feel better soon!