"I thought I was just out of shape. Turns out my heart was hitting 170 walking up the stairs."
Athletes, students, parents, and everyday humans sharing what POTS actually feels like — so the next person knows what to look for.
"I thought I was just out of shape. Turns out my heart was hitting 170 walking up the stairs."
"Four doctors said anxiety. The fifth ran a tilt test. Diagnosis took three years."
"I had to relearn my whole practice — slower transitions, salt before class, no more hot rooms."
"Flat ground felt like a mountain. Compression and electrolytes gave me my rides back."
"Water is the only place my heart rate behaves. I'm grateful for the pool every day."
"Every story helps the next person realize they're not imagining it."
Anonymous or named — every story helps someone get diagnosed faster. Reach out and we'll feature you in the next drop.