When I first started experiencing symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a collegiate athlete, I felt like my body had suddenly turned against me. Workouts that used to feel easy became overwhelming.

My Go-To Strategies for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Flare Days

One of the hardest parts about living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) isn’t just the symptoms, it’s the constant doubt. The kind that comes from doctors who tell you it’s “just anxiety,” coaches who think you’re not trying hard enough, or even friends who don’t understand how you can look perfectly fine one minute and be on the ground the next.