chronic illness vlogmas: service dog alerts & responds to POTS fainting episode in Walmart

[@ashleyofnaath]

I don't know how you can remain so calm after fainting in public. I'd be flipping out in dramatic fashion (as any self-respecting Leo rising would). Seriously though, your strength and grace always amaze me. Praying for you to feel better friend. PS- Simon has the most comforting eyes. Every POTSie needs a Simon.

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

Thank you so much!! 🥹🐕‍🦺❤️ and I’m so used to it now after 5 years of syncope in college, in public, etc from my pots & so far so that helps but I still get pretty on edge when I wake up especially if someone is close to us or trying to distract Simon while I’m ptfo, and haha I totally agree every potsie need a Simon or version of him he’s so good I’m so proud of him & thankful to have him! ❤️ sending love and spoons to you as well!

[@rubytheservicedog8655]

My service dog Ruby is seizure response, mobility, PTSD response and I've had her since she was 7 weeks old I owner trained her it's harder owner training and takes lots of patience but it paid off with Ruby

[@adyson_marie]

I just found out that I have pots yesterday, your acc has helped me so so much already 💗. I’m just 13 and it’s kind of a lot to handle but you make it all better !

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

Makes me so happy to hear my account has helped you on your pots journey, you are not alone! Thank you so much! Sending love and spoons 💙🥄

[@AnonymousNocturne]

I have pots, I’m autistic as well so the feeling of it makes extremely anxious and the fear of passing out does too, I would love a service dog like Simon but I don’t need one I’m so happy you have him :) sending lots of love and spoons

[@gretchen3823]

Simon is so amazing I'm glad he was there for you when your heart rate was high. I hope to see more videos when you're feeling up to it and give Simon and a pat and a kiss for me. And how's Luna doing? I love you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

Lots more videos to come! I’ll give Simon and Luna all the pats and kisses for ya! Lunas doing good, same old spunky crazy bean we love ❤️ we love you!

[@charcushman9507]

Amazing! What an amazing dog and team!!! I so sorry you have to go thru that.

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

Thank you so much 🥹💖 sending all the love! I’m thankful to have Simon with me now to be able to help me through those episodes!

[@bethanyspence4156]

What a good boy! Glad you have him on your team now

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

Thank you! And same here ❤️🐕‍🦺

[@bethanyspence4156]

I’m also curious, do you wear compression garments daily? I have pots and I don’t get out of bed without first donning my heavy duty compression socks. I wondered if you usually wear them?

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

I will occasionally wear compression socks, a lot of times when I wear tight leggings it helps a little bit but yeah I do use them but not really on a daily basis atleast right now

[@atyourservicedog]

I have several pairs of thigh high lace up boots that help. I also have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, so certain fabrics can’t touch my skin. Lacing the boots tightly on top of socks I can wear can really help though! I also have piles of corsets, though they’re a pain to wear with pants for bathroom breaks. They’re excellent with skirts and dresses though, maybe they can help you?😊

[@atyourservicedog]

Excellent work guys! I also have a POTS dog, he’s made it possible for me to live alone and go shopping without as much fear. What would we do without them? 😊 Question: Often when Baron alerts and does DPT across my thighs it causes me to pass out for moment, but then I quickly recover. It seems the pressure makes it worse for just a second, but then it helps me recover much faster? 🤔

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

I just came across your channel, did you train Simon yourself and is he a black lab?

[@shannonstandfieldart5870]

Where did you get your gear? Also how did you get diagnosed?

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

I got diagnosed after a tilt table test done by my cardiologist at the time! This set is from an IG shop @dapperdoodco

[@shannonstandfieldart5870]

@@ChronicallyLindsay thank you! I’ve been having a hard time with doctors trying to diagnose me but I have all the symptoms luckily I don’t faint too often but I get dizzy very often and I have to closely watch my heart rate

[@evaantoniia]

This was really interesting 😊 could you maybe explain more what Simon can do?

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

Yeah! I can do a video on all of his tasks, I’m gonna wait till we finish training a few more, service dogs are constantly training to keep up with their skills and to take on new ones! This video shows a lot of his most common tasks like retrieval, dpt, hr alert, forward momentum, counter balance, etc we’re working on orbit, block, and heavy breathing response in this video 😊❤️

[@evaantoniia]

@@ChronicallyLindsay yay, thank you ❤️I will be looking forward to you explaining it more 😊 and to your videos of course 😊

[@madslurie1897]

Aww simons the sweetest. i was kind of desperately wondering, what do i do for my first cardio appt? im so scared. already been basically diagnosed by another doctor but need the official diagnosis. im only fifteen and its been such a relief to know whats going on but ive been feeling so alone... nobody really understands what im going through. any advice for the appt? thanks :)

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

Thank you! :) My biggest piece of advice is to advocate for yourself! Make sure you speak your mind and don’t let any doctor be little, or gaslight you into thinking nothings wrong especially when/if you feel it in your gut and have already had a verbal diagnosis from another doctor which I also recommend mentioning to the cardiologist, as well as just being as detailed as possible when talking about any symptoms/daily struggles you’ve been experiencing. All of that should help give the doc the big picture, I hope that helps some!

[@madslurie1897]

TYYY 🫶🫶

[@normaowens7340]

Does he just lay on you for the deep pressure or is there other movement our untrained eyes don't see? It was amazing to see!

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

He lays on me a certain way so that his body weight is as much on me as possible, he will also lick my hand/neck to help keep me awake (we’re still shaping that) but hope that answers your questions! DPT may not look like a lot but it’s SO helpful with my syncope episode prevention and recovery :)

[@Justkeepswimming777]

did you train him or get him somewhere?

[@mae_171]

hi! i understand that this video was 2 years ago and the likelihood of you seeing this comment is pretty low.. but i absolutely love your SD’s mobility harness and gear, and i was just wondering where you purchased from! i would love to get some for my girl🩷

[@SkyNetworkTV]

What kind of heart rate watch do you have? I am looking for one that I can afford. Thanks!

[@dominikbenz8349]

Amazing Video i enjoy very cool Love it you are so pretty beautiful stunning Queens Look awesome Rock this looking forward all day

[@TeamServiceWeen]

Im new to ur channel

[@ChronicallyLindsay]

Welcome to the famurray 😍❤️👏🏼