Notes from the recovery.
Protocols, lived experience, and the small wins worth writing down.
May 26, 2026
Can You Recover From POTS?
Can you recover from POTS is one of the most searched questions in the dysautonomia community and the honest answer is more hopeful than most people have been told. This post explains what recovery actually means, what makes it possible, and what the process genuinely looks like from someone who has been through it.
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May 26, 2026
Why Is Standing Still Harder Than Walking With POTS?
If you have POTS you have probably noticed that standing completely still destroys you while walking the same distance feels more manageable. This is not random and it is not in your head. There is a precise physiological reason why static standing is one of the hardest things you can ask your body to do with POTS.
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May 25, 2026
Why Does POTS Make Sleep Non-Restorative?
One of the cruelest parts of POTS is waking up after a full night of sleep and feeling like you barely slept at all. This is not a mystery and it is not in your head. There is a specific reason your nervous system prevents deep restorative sleep and understanding it changes how you approach recovery.
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May 24, 2026
Why Does POTS Cause Chest Pain (And Why It’s Usually Not Your Heart)?
Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms of POTS because your brain immediately goes to the worst possible explanation. But in most cases it is not your heart failing. There is a specific reason POTS produces chest pain and understanding it can take a significant amount of fear out of the experience.
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May 23, 2026
Why Does POTS Make You Feel Worse After Eating?
If eating leaves you wiped out, dizzy, or symptomatic for hours afterward, you are not imagining it and your digestion is not broken. There is a very specific circulatory reason why meals hit harder when you have POTS. This post explains the mechanism and what you can actually do about it.
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May 18, 2026
Why Does POTS Cause Nausea?
Nausea with POTS is not random and it is not in your head. Your body has a very specific reason for producing it, and once you understand the mechanism, the symptom starts to make a lot more sense. This post breaks down exactly what is happening in your digestive system and nervous system when POTS triggers nausea.
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May 14, 2026
Why Does POTS Cause Brain Fog?
Brain fog is one of the most frustrating symptoms of POTS because it affects everything from conversations to memory to basic daily tasks. This post explains why POTS can cause brain fog, why it is not laziness or lack of effort, and why many people improve mentally as their nervous system and conditioning improve.
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May 13, 2026
Why Does POTS Cause Adrenaline Surges?
A lot of people with POTS experience sudden waves of adrenaline, panic, shakiness, nausea, and a racing heart that seem to come out of nowhere. This post explains why POTS can trigger adrenaline surges, why they often feel like anxiety attacks, and why understanding the mechanism behind them can make them feel less terrifying.
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May 11, 2026
Can Exercise Make POTS Worse at First?
One of the scariest parts of starting exercise with POTS is feeling worse before you feel better. A racing heart, nausea, dizziness, and exhaustion can make it feel like your body is rejecting movement completely. This post explains why that happens, why it does not always mean harm, and how reconditioning actually works in people with POTS.
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May 10, 2026
Why Does Heat Make POTS Worse
If heat makes your POTS symptoms spike immediately, there’s a specific physiological reason why. Here’s what’s actually happening in your body and how to manage it.
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May 10, 2026
Why Compression Helps POTS and Whether You Actually Need It Forever
Compression is one of the most recommended tools for POTS. Here’s the actual reason it works and what most people don’t tell you about whether you need it forever.
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May 9, 2026
What Is POTS Syndrome and How Do I Know If I Have It
If your heart races every time you stand up and nobody can tell you why, you might have POTS. Here’s what it actually is and how to recognize it.
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