Living with Dysautonomia in College
Hey y’all! Today’s blog post is a little less bubbly and more personal. For those who don’t know, I have a condition called POTS, a form of dysautonomia that has taken over a big part of my life. October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month, which feels especially meaningful this year. This semester has been one of the hardest I’ve had in college. I pass out often, and my symptoms have been more intense than usual. Nausea is constant, and when I sit for too long, blood pools in my legs, causing itching and discomfort. A lot of this happens in class. Last Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I passed out in almost every course. The support from my professors and classmates has meant everything. One professor in particular has been there each time I’ve come to, making sure I had water, snacks and whatever else I needed before I kept going. My classmates have checked in, encouraged me and helped me catch up when I’ve fallen behind. Their kindness reminded me I’m not going through this alone. Livin...
