Life with Pots-Postural Ortho...

By elohiniar

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Did you ever try to stand up and feel like your heart was racing out of your chest? Get dizzy, then magically... More

Introduction
Symptoms
Coping
Diagnosis
The Role of a Hematologist
When You Feel Like Shit
Weight
POTS Management
Exercise
Hope
Eating
Relationships
Relationships Part 2
Battling Depression
I am running out of stuff to write
Public Appearances
What Not to Say
Being Thankful
IV Iron
Stress
Other Issues
Pain
Standing Up

Thanksgiving

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By elohiniar


I hate Thanksgiving, but since I am trying to write this to be inspiring, I think I will write the things I am thankful for. 

1. Being able to stand for longer periods of time.

2. Good doctors that have helped me learn to manage my symptoms.

3. Four amazing children that are so much fun. 

4. An amazing husband who helps me deal with the insanity that is my body.

5. The basics, like a roof over my head, food to eat.

Actually my six year old came home from school with a giant thankful project. There were tabs for him to fill out for what he was grateful for. There were hobbies, toys, he did an acrostic for the word Thanksgiving and also people and places. I love it because I feel like it gives children a chance to reflect positively. Something I could so learn to emulate. 

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