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, August 11, 2011

Gorgeous out

Still feeling pretty awful...but the nice part is that it's beautiful outside.
We have the windows open and it's nice to have the fresh air in the house.

Amount of sleep: about 6 hours. Horrible upsetting nightmares.

Diet:
- Breakfast: piece of breakfast strata, 2.5 cups water
- Lunch: bologna, cheese and crackers lunchable with capri sun. 2.5 cups water.
- Dinner: pasta salad, 2 cups dr. pepper
- Snack 1: handful m&ms, 2.5 cups water
- Snack 2:

Exercise/activities:
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P.O.T.S. symptoms experienced:
so far: headache, cold extremities, exhaustion, lightheadedness, arrhythmia, pounding heart, chest pain, depression

Misc:
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