After being sick for so long, I finally have a name for my illness: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, otherwise known as P.O.T.S.

A cardiac condition that's stripped me of my health, weight (causing me to drop to anorexic weight), self confidence, friends, jobs and continuing my education.

My goals are simple: gain weight, be healthier, and get out more. Basically, get my life back!

I'm also hoping to spread some awareness on this little known condition, and to highlight the struggles of the underweight and people with "invisible illnesses."

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Productive Morning

Was up and out early this morning and I'm so glad that (so far at least) my stomach seems to be feeling better for the first time in over a week. Went on a nature walk and did the grocery shopping all before 10 am! I also managed to get the laundry done and the house cleaned.
Now, I'm drained but it feels good to have been productive.

Amount of sleep:
about six hours

Diet:
- Breakfast: 2 eggo waffles, 1 hawaiian delight fruit puree, 2 cups water
- Lunch: fresh veggie pizza, 2.5 cups water
- Dinner: mac and cheese with a chicken drumstick, 4 cups water
- Snack 1: handful m&ms
- Snack 2:


Exercise/activities:
- got up early and took a walk in the park
- large grocery shop
- small amount of gardening
- laundry
- house cleaning

P.O.T.S. symptoms experienced:
so far: difficulty breathing, arrhythmia, cold extremities, aches, tingling/numbness

Misc:
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