PoTS Explained & Chronic Illness Tips [CC]

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Since I'm too stuck on the floor to film normally let me tell you why I'm often stuck on the floor...! Plus some of my tips for living with a chronic illness. This is Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, also called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, otherwise known as 'PoTS'
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[@esmeraldaoneal4044]

I'm literally in tears right now. I've recently been diagnosed with POTS. My whole life it's been known as me "being lazy", "attention seeking", and the ever fun " just anxious". I've had this since childhood. I'm in my late 30s now. It's never too late to start treatments and validation. Thank you so much for bringing so many people who suffer with POTS a beautiful voice and educational information to share with others about our condition

[@sarahstudies8149]

I am in my early 30s and I've had the same since I was a teenager. I have a drs appointment booked but I am scared they aren't going to believe me even though my pulse shows it.

[@wunderseltsame2]

Never has lying on the floor looked so stylish, graceful and pretty😀

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Awnn thanks Jenny!

[@crystalroy4334]

JennyG IKR! I would look absolutely horrid lol!

[@SandraFrancisca]

It is true! New perfect filming setting

[@gnislia]

I wished I looked like this when I have to lay down due to my POTS😂

[@alonsoadrian1363]

i guess Im randomly asking but does someone know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I somehow lost my login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@okayeiji]

"I'm gonna have such a double chin in this video" *Has literally zero double chin in the whole video and looks effortlessly graceful* GOALS!

[@girlygamer420]

My daughter was recently diagnosed with pots. She's 8 years old and the doctors told me as she enters puberty her fainting will get worse. Thank you for making this video, it made both of us feel better about what's happening.

[@sobhammy]

That makes so much sense! I barely had any symptoms as a child and we only noticed them when I turned 15/16

[@pianobooks42]

Found this video before I was diagnosed with POTS and was like "Ah that sounds scary!! Good thing I don't have that!" Came back a few weeks later like "oh..... that- that definitely happens". Thank you for helping me understand!!

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

+pianobooks42 oh no, that's painfully ironic! Glad the video helps you though x

[@eltonmaragona9014]

Hi there! ❤️ Also a POTS sufferer here. Do you also have POTS/Fast heart rate when sitting and lying down, or do you just suffer from it when standing? Also, do you take betablockers? If yes, how much mg do you take? Thank you! 🙏

[@pianobooks42]

@@eltonmaragona9014 at its worst (when I wrote the original comment) I definitely did. I don’t take beta blockers. I do take cyproheptadine to counteract my POTS and motility issues. I also have hydroxyzine as needed if either flare up. I changed my diet to include high sodium (currently using Propel by Gatorade to do that). It took a long time to get more stable. In 2020 I finally started being able to exercise a bit and feel good most days! I still have flare ups, but I can control it much easier now. My tips for past me would be: 1. Sodium is your friend! Get 5x the normal recommended amount during a flare up. If you’re stuck somewhere in public, dump a few packets of salt into an empty cup or bottle with a mouthful of salt and down it. I call it a salt shot. After 10min or so, I could get safely home to rest. 2. Speaking of, rest. You can’t push through a flare up most days. If you do, it’ll come back with a vengeance later. Treat it with electrolytes and/or rest as soon as you can. 3. All other issues will trigger POTS. Panic attack? Add vertigo. Allergic reaction? Side of vertigo with that. Heat sick? Meet floor. If your body is going to be vulnerable in any way, be aware 4. This is more targeted at me specifically but DONT MOVE TO AN APARTMENT WITH 3 FLIGHTS OF STAIRS. I got stuck on those so many times. Only fell once tho. All in all, it gets better. Do your own research and experimenting to see what works for you. POTS is a spectrum, so my treatments likely won’t be the same as yours. Good luck!!

[@nat9844]

@@pianobooks42 hii! I have a question. Does your heart rate always stays in the same high number while standing? I don't know if i have pots i've had symptoms for two months now but my parents think it's just anxiety. My heart rate goes from 65-78 to 130-145 immediately after i stand but then goes down to 110-128 after standing still for a few minutes so i don't really know if that could be it. I really want to get tested I just want answers cause i feel awful everyday and walking seems impossible:(

[@pianobooks42]

@@nat9844 I’m not sure honestly. I’d get checked though! In the meantime, try drinking electrolyte drinks

[@sipos0]

You should get a projector. If you are going to spend time staring at the ceiling, make it have a beautiful sky, or stars and nebula, or something else nice on it. I want to make my ceiling like the hall in Hogwarts, but with better weather. Maybe some gently swaying palm trees.

[@theannieelainey]

Ahh!! I basically leave the house on average twice a week too! Thanks for taking time out to explain POTS in your gorgeous accessible way

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Of course lovely! And thank you for sharing the video ❤

[@samiamisme]

And I was thinking that twice was a lot! Lol. I go out once for work and that's really one day too many. Those times that include doctor or other appointments on top of my one work day, I want to cry. Up until recently, I had a very hard time living within my energy requirements. I've always been an overachiever, people pleaser, but as my health declines, I just couldn't do it anymore. I stopped all appointments that weren't medical related. I stopped all outings with family and friends, which cost me some of these relationships. That was one of the hardest because if you're not chronically ill (and hope most people aren't) they just cannot understand what it's like to live in my shoes and how much I truly struggle throughout the day. Some just think I'm a hypochondriac or a flat out dramatic liar. I got enough of that from doctors growing up, I didn't need it from people who supposedly love me. Nevertheless, I joined support groups and met others like me and have whole new friends who get me! Chronic illness silver lining. 🤗

[@shelbijackson5829]

There's a shirt that says "I have pots I basically stare at ceilings"

[@MegCubitt]

i was diagnosed with pots a few years ago, and you reminded me that its okay to be on the floor sometimes. i force myself to be upright all day and it kills me and laying down at bedtime is the only time of day i dont feel like crying. i need to take more breaks and pace myself. i work from home anyway because who can deal with being in an office when you cant function, so the facilities are there. its a self imposed stubborness i think all chronically ill people have to some degree.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Hi Meg! I totally understand what you mean, but it is important to just pace yourself sometimes and leave the stubbornness behind... xx

[@eltonmaragona9014]

Hi there! ❤️ Also a POTS sufferer here. Do you also have POTS/Fast heart rate when sitting and lying down, or do you just suffer from it when standing? Also, do you take betablockers? If yes, how much mg do you take? Thank you! 🙏

[@blazmj4493]

I’m 14 years old, i’ve been diagnosed with POTS and Narcolepsy. Your videos have helped me come to terms and be more informed on my illness and others!

[@thisstitchinisbitchin]

“My blood vessels can’t be assed with that” 😂😂😂😂

[@emilyb5557]

I loved this, made made laugh out loud. Such a good way of describing it!

[@jaidenfrangou-mayer9784]

We have 2 things in common. We are both lesbians and both have POTS. Thank you for making this video. I feel like I’m not alone. I used to not be able to stand for more than 5 minutes without almost fainting. I am on medication that helps to constrict my blood vessels now so I can do more things. I also understand how hard it is sometimes. I often have to rest for a few days after doing something big because it takes a lot out of me. I aim to have the same positivity that you do living with POTS. You are an inspiration to keep going even when illness makes life difficult.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

+Jade Frangou-Mayer you’re never alone my dear, I promise- I’m lying down with you 😘

[@candiies]

Jessica Kellgren-Fozard i wish i van join.... *But* im a lesbian.

[@abbigailcarr2725]

Enter a third lesbian with pots

[@hepthegreat4005]

I have pots, but I dont fall down, I just lose half my vision, my parents wouldnt believe me so I have nightmares now realizing I was driving 2 hours every day for like 7 years with an undiagnosed fainting condition(that I was not treating like I do now, lots of salts and liquids) because no one would listen. And I was punished for pulling over in the car when I felt unable to go on. Because you know, I was obviously just lazy. I do remember I would guzzle pickle juice whenever I had the cance though, probably my body just sending what it needed.

[@Elemiriel]

Holy cow, you have PoTS too? I was diagnosed a couple years ago and thankfully it tends to be pretty mild unless I really lose my control on diet/hydration but crazy to know you have it too...

[@raddad7706]

I was diagnosed with POTS and Fibromyalgia last year and this is honestly the first video and explanation of someone else's experience. It's really wonderful to feel like I'm not alone, for years I was accused of pretending to faint, or told by doctors it was in my head.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

So sorry to hear this, sadly I got doctors thinking I was faking it as well...

[@Ginger_Sweet]

It took almost 7 years to get an official diagnosis for fibro I spend about 22 hours in bed every single dAy

[@emmylemming1670]

I was diagnosed with POTS a few weeks ago, and it's quite likely that I have ME, too. What you said about "doing things left, right, and centre," is really good to hear. I'm a plumber, and naturally a do-er, and it's been really difficult coming to terms with how much I'm needing to rest lately, all I feel is guilt, but this video really helped. Thank you!

[@hailey51422]

hey same! i’ve been diagnosed with ME already and i haven’t yet been diagnosed with POTS yet but i have every single symptom (except fainting, i’m lucky enough that it doesn’t get THAT far when i stand up too fast) so we’re pretty darn sure i have it😂 hang in there friend, and drink lots of water!

[@kayelle8005]

Hi Emmy I have ME and POTS too. Hope you’re getting support and understanding from your friends and family and proper treatment from your medical team. All of which can be a challenge.

[@jessthehorse2254]

I have 2 tips for POTS When you are taking your medication, say a random word, such as duck, pink, truck or knot. This way if you ask someone "Did I take my medication today?" They will reply withb" Yeah, you said XYZ" The next one is for blood pooling. It can be painful, so put the blood pressure cuff hound your leg and start it! Pressure helps! At least for me!

[@emilyb5557]

I like the medisafe app for medication, plus using dosser boxes that I make up myself for morning and evening meds. In the summer cool wraps help with feet swelling. Although that's been so much better since I started midodrine...so much better!! I also wear skins high grade compression leggings and that helps :) X

[@evientually]

My last period was three days. I have a chronic illness, but I don't think I've ever really given much consideration to how much more difficult I could have it if I had a "normal" menstrual cycle. It doesn't even affect the frequency or extremity of my migraines. You're lovely and you remind me often that it's OK to not always be OK.

[@Bucherviews]

You look very picturesque lying on the floor. Your hair is still perfect! (: Really interesting video - I have found all of your videos talking about your life and living with a disability interesting, I feel much better informed. I hadn't heard of POTS before I started watching your videos, but know if I meet someone with it I'll be able to be like "Aha! I know what that is! By the way, there's this KZbinr..."

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

ha ha by all means please recommend my videos to friends and family! x

[@caitlinquinn79]

Needed a reminder to stop pushing myself while I can't stand up because I'm blacking out 😅

[@user-gg7st1ut1n]

I stumbled on this video at 3am when my pots induced insomnia was running wild, but this video left me in tears. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone talk so candidly and positively about living with pots, and talk about it like it’s a real thing that can be a difficult to live with but you can still improve upon. Thank you so so much for making this because it’s such a useful thing that I can direct people to the next time I get asked about what pots is and how it realistically impacts your life!

[@Dulcimerist]

Sounds like hyperadrenergic POTS, which is what I have. My doctor prescribed either Clonidine or Guanfacine to take before bed to manage my POTS and insomnia. Hoping you've found an effective treatment as well.

[@chriscarnage90]

I'm 31 years of age. I got diagnosed with P.O.T.S and mitral valve prolapse at the age of 14 by my cardiologist. He never really went into detail about the condition. Thanks for making this video. Helps a lot. I've felt like I was the only one going through this. I wish you the best in life. Thanks agin

[@Dulcimerist]

POTS and mitral valve prolapse? I hope you've been screened for Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and the 13 types of Ehlers Danlos syndrome; and I hope you're doing well now. I have Ehlers Danlos syndrome and POTS.

[@nicoleduckery4067]

Mad props to you because you're super CUTE while doing your floor video. Thank you for sharing; really good information. My sister has Transverse Myelitis. She's had it for almost 12 yrs. now. She's 46 yrs. And, as close as we are, she just told me last year that she endures chronic pain daily. When I asked "Why didn't you tell us (immediate family, etc.)?" She said because she didn't think we would understand so, why bother. My point: I really do appreciate how honest and open you are about your illness. Your videos are very helpful. XOxo TM defined Transverse Myelitis (TM) is a disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. It is characterized by symptoms and signs of neurological dysfunction in motor and sensory tracts on both sides of the spinal cord. The involvement of motor and sensory control pathways frequently produce altered sensation, weakness and sometimes urinary or bowel dysfunction.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Thank you lovely (especially for the 'cute despite being on the floor' part!) I hope your sister is getting help with her pain, even just to take the edge off 💐

[@nicoleduckery4067]

She doesn't like taking pills, but she uses natural oils instead. I'm not sure if oils help or not because she doesn't speak about it. She is pretty consistent though. :o)

[@amandavandewalle3514]

I've been watching you for two years. I started watching when I started having symptoms, but the doctor couldn't/wouldn't figure it out. Two years, about 12 doctors later, and I just got diagnosed with POTS a few days ago. After pushing for every doctor to test for it, I finally got one who would order it. The point is, I stumbled across you when my life seemed like it couldn't get better and your videos have helped inspire me to keep going and staying positive, despite it only getting worse before it gets better. I know this must be common for you, but I just wanted to say thank you for being you and sharing it with us.

[@mmochiss]

Coming back to this video years later to learn about POTS to support my new friend when we hang out

[@HannahHodgson]

I have POTs, intestinal failure (meaning I can't eat or drink), EDS and some other stuff. I recently started illness and BookTube videos. I'm a recent subscriber and didn't realise you had POTs. It's rare to find others, so thanks so much for putting this out there xx

[@Mauchoxen]

Hannah Hodgson have you watched christine doherty's videos?

[@HannahHodgson]

Maureen Keegan I haven't, but have subbed now - thanks! X

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

I feel the same- it's so nice to know I'm not alone! xxx

[@Dulcimerist]

I have hypermobile type Ehlers Danlos syndrome, which causes POTS, gastroparesis, and other stuff. Mayo Clinic and Vanderbilt pioneered repurposing the old medication Pyridostigmine to treat both POTS and gastroparesis and other digestive motility disorders. Wondering if your doctors tried you on that as well. It's been a miracle for me.

[@IsMiseTerri]

I used to have the worst periods. Fainting, puking, lying on the cold tiles screaming for my mam, crippling cramps THE WORKS! I got the implanon and havent had a period in 5 years. It might not work for everyone but it is something I would thoroughly (I can't think of the word I want to say, cognitive impairments) 'nicely insist' people look into it. It really helped me.

[@IsMiseTerri]

Recommend!! Sorry thats the word!

[@IsMiseTerri]

GTVS what?

[@Smudgie33]

Totally agree, I was in the same boat and 5 years period free was bliss!

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Thank you for the tip! I definitely want to look into getting more control over my period, it's just finding the thing that works perfectly... 😏

[@nicktheveganchick]

terri-louise Ó leathlobhair I feel horrible every month.. I don't know how my body would handle hormones (I worry about blood clots as well). Do you know how high the risks are with that?

[@delilahhart9376]

My mum has FIbromyalgia and Ehlers Danlos syndrome and she has chronic back pain. Most of the people around her thought that she was faking it; it was manageable, etc, but she would really benefit from your recommendations. I'm gonna send this video to her and hope that it helps her to understand that she shouldn't pressure herself to continue through the pain when it is not absolutely necessary. It is also entirely possible that my younger sister and I damaged her back by being too boisterous and occasionally causing her to fall over while we were playing when we were little :) She also has a friend called Sarah, who coincidentally both lives in brighton and has chronic fatigue! Perhaps you have encountered her before but I have no idea how big or small Brighton is so I should shut up. Anyway you are my favourite human in the universe! I have autism and I am gay and seeing how you live your unique life really happily makes me hopeful for my future.

[@liliumsouldem]

The resting before the event it is a really nice advice, i did that when i had a music band, took a loooooong bath and basically secluded my self from the most tings i can (because Asperger's, anxiety and depression) so i could manage being on stage

[@jessthom1016]

I don’t get 9 day periods but 10 day PMS and 5-6 day periods... that’s half of the month dedicated to feeling utterly terrible.

[@Lucky-jh4qe]

Thank you!! I'm a fellow spoonie and have another friend with same condition: she is always cold and I am always burning up. I'm so sorry but it's nice to know I'm not the only one over-heating. And I live in Hawaii. so... yeah... quite warm. I just found your channel in the midst of a heavy time and I've recently lost my usual chipperness and good humour and things look dark and dreary. But YOU! Have helped me shift back to the land of smiles. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. xoxo

[@dr3ambaby161]

I have a condition similar and when I’m on my period I can’t do anything for a whole week until I went on the pill and could skip the periods

[@rhiannandonnell2634]

I was just recently diagnosed with POTs whilst still in high school As well as being diagnosed with EDs a few years ago and it has been such a difficult time. But seeing people raise awareness of the unknown and I talked about condition makes me happier

[@marycatherinel.7095]

i just got diagnosed with pots (my cardiologist described my condition as “one of the top 2 most severe cases he’s ever seen”). it’s the worst thing i’ve ever experienced, probably the worst thing i ever will experience, but this video was really nice and helpful to see. thank you 💗

[@charfaraway22]

I spent years not knowing what was causing all of my crazy symptoms of fatigue, nausea, constantly being sick, etc. I was finally diagnosed with POTS and autonomic dysfunction recently and have since been looking for people who understand and represent some of the things I've dealt with. I am also pansexual and your videos mean so much to me! Thank you for sharing your stories and advice. You are so uplifting and inspiring!

[@yms4355]

I am a rare case... I have an Idiopathic Intracranial Hypotension and a CSF Leak trough my nose. I suffered badly for 5 years in bedrest. The deal is, I am just 21 now. I was a year free of symptoms, but I got them back. I hope it's not but a mere flu. I wish somebody had talk to me like you did in this video, you're a real treasure. BTW, I am not deaf, but I attended an otherwise all- deaf school here in Finland. Greetings

[@briannabaker244]

I have pots as well, and let me tell you it ruined my life going undiagnosed. Thankfully we found answers at Seattle's Children's hospital. Everything you said is true, and I can relate. I really hope with this video we can spread this illness to more of an understanding. Thank you for making this video. And for anyone who does have pots and is struggling, you can get through it and your life will be back on track, you can't give up. I'm back to being my old self again (with pots) and I'm happier knowing that there is a way to get through this. I strongly encourage people to share this to spread awareness. I hope one day this can be a topic in health class, and a recognized illness to all doctors. Thank you so much for making this video and showing that this illness can't keep us down

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Hi Brianna! Going undiagnosed can be a nightmare... thank you for your nice comment on my video, so glad you found it informative x

[@hecticofficial293]

hello how did you recover from pots???

[@leannebibbee9259]

I’ve watched your vintage style and hair videos and never realized you had pots (which I was diagnosed with about a year ago) it’s so crazy it’s like you’re describing the same exact symptoms as myself and with pots that is so incredibly rare what a crazy world we live in 💛

[@johnlzhc]

I like watching this video when my body is stuck in horizontal. It makes me feel less alone on the floor.

[@binkyboo9]

I have EDS, not feeling too great today, but this vid uplifted my spirits😊 thank yooouuu 💜✨

[@Kirsty_McKay]

Binky Boo I hope you feel better soon.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

You're so welcome lovely, I hope you feel better soon! x

[@nicktheveganchick]

Binky Boo Hope you feel better soon. I have EDS as well. :-/

[@memesmakeup8568]

I have EDS too. But I am very rare because I have all types ♥️ take care zebra! xxx

[@KIMAE96]

Hello fellow zebra! Keep your chin up😊

[@rebeccarose4448]

I love this so so much! I faint all the time, and sometimes people think I’m making it up, or they think I’m being dramatic/annoying. So many people think I’m like a child that can’t survive on my own because of the fainting. It can be so frustrating but this video is literally my favourite thing in the world right now, because now I know someone who understands 😭❤️

[@salo6724]

I have been following you since before this was first uploaded, now, four years later, I'm starting to recognize more and more of these symptoms in myself. It's like a very gradual development that must have started in my teens and now in my early twenties it's getting to a point where I'm seeking diagnosis, but it's so hard to get doctors to take my symptoms seriously...

[@liannapfister8255]

“If I could avoid my period” Yo the birth control I use means I only have to cycle every 13 weeks-and that’s just to avoid breakthrough!

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

Jessica, you are so right! My first year post kidney transplant I have tried to take on too much and basically ended up not really doing anything that great! 🤦🏻‍♀️I have now decided to focus on my main things that I want and I have limited my self to those! I have also come to the realisation I can't do everything in my first year of my kidney transplant! You really are a clever women and a great ambassador for invisible illness! I really enjoyed your advice! Hope you are feeling a bit better today! 😊👌🏻👍🏻 ps I'm Mini New Yorker on Instagram! 😊 one and the same!

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Yes! Exactly! One step at a time and you'll get to where you want to be- even if it takes a little longer 😉 x

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

Jessica Kellgren-Fozard yes exactly I actually said to my hubby sometimes we have to zig and zag a bit instead of getting there in a straight line! It might take a bit longer but I will be happy when I get there! ☺️x

[@SarahsPlace100]

I suffer from long periods as well, and was placed on a birth control tats continuous. I only have it once a year, and it’s completely healthy. I wish you much happiness, you are an incredibly strong person ❤️

[@alexa-wq1sj]

So nice founding a youtuber that has the same illness as me. No one knows about it and I am so glad you are raising awareness about it!

[@michimelody4036]

I was just diagnosed with POTS today. So this is so incredibly informative i haven't fainted before thankfully. The dizziness is very real though for the longest time i thought it was just from my chiari... Nope definitely not that. Getting hit with a box truck and ending up with severe Occipital Neuritis did not help. We're all just messed up little potatoes trying to get through the day. Thank you for your wisdom.

[@Bummer1980]

So I just found that you have so many of the same conditions I do. You said you have a connective tissue disorder as well. I do to! I have hEDS. So do my two daughters. My younger daughter and I have POTS. I spend so much time in bed. I had a hysterectomy at 28 years old because I had such bad “lady issues”. It’s so nice when I find people who are “like me”. But also sad that others are “like me”. I hate living my life by the spoon theory. I wish I had unlimited spoons. I’m sure you have heard of the spoon theory. It’s just the best way to explain chronic illness to “normal” people.

[@alexachronister2526]

Thank you for sharing this! You are incredible! We are always cheering you on!

[@chara_jade197]

I am feeling so thankful for things i took for granted. Thank you so much❤️

[@conniegarvie]

I was diagnosed with POTS in September 2019, at age 60. I've had it since I was 17 and got Mononucleosis. I use a power Wheelchair now and have learned many coping mechanisms.

[@elihouston3115]

Its so nice to have someone else who knows what I'm going through

[@yvonnejohnson1004]

I fainted in the garden and fell heavily onto a low wall in 2018. After cracking some ribs and a getting a Tibial Plateau Fracture (aka broken knee) I’m now permanently in a wheelchair, I can’t stand, weight bear, bend my knee and I have a dropped foot. I was asked if I enjoyed being in a wheelchair and I was accused of tensing my knee. I’d had an ENG test which showed I’d got nerve damage and it proved that I wouldn’t be able to bend my knee. I’d got damage to the Perennial and Sciatic nerves. I’m now diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Osteoporosis as well as the many other syndromes and Autoimmune conditions I’d had before I fainted. Please be careful if you feel dizzy or faint because breaking some bones can be life changing.

[@StevinSto]

I absolutely love your mindset. You have such a happy and cheerful energy about you despite what you go thru. I see you as one of the strongest people of people. Keep up all the inspiring messages and stories and showing people a better way of dealing with whatever condition they're going thru. You're amazing

[@wendyockerman4868]

I love you!!! You have such a great attitude. Thanks for sharing your life with all of us.

[@nicktheveganchick]

Thank you for making this video! I have POTS as well and would love to make a video explaining what it is but I always worry I'll get my information wrong or leave something important out. I just have to get my information together lol. I'm so happy to come across videos that spread awareness! Great job!

[@abigailfritz5931]

I just got diagnosed with POTS after six months of constantly passing out, and it's something of a relief to see someone else who spends so much time on the floor. It's been hard to relearn how to live around it, so thank you for sharing and being so positive!

[@RowanEvenstar]

Thank you, this was so lovely to watch and identify with. And a great summary for me to share to those that don't know about chronic illness life

[@bubblebakingbunny3258]

So useful for nearly 2 years with long Covid. THANK YOU! x

[@alona270]

Thank you for these gold tips. I needed this reminder so today!❤️❤️❤️

[@jacksonlee619]

I love the rug! I’m pretty sure my grandparents have the same one too. Also I have been experiencing really similar things and these have been helping! Thank you.

[@MultiDaisy1995]

I love that you filmed anyway while laying on the floor. It the perfect way to explain POTS. ❤️

[@buildingamystery74]

Wonderful life advice! I'll be watching this the next time my disability gets the better of me❤️🌻👍

[@JamesBrown-hs6vg]

I love your attitude and your positive energy

[@lizajaneyoung12]

I just recently came across your videos and I really appreciate them! Your style and grace is amazing and is made even more so in the face of chronic illness! I have multiple sclerosis and several other issues. Some days it is SO hard to get up and face the day much less face it with a smile. I love your vintage hair styles! I am SO excited to try some of the tutorials! I often feel pressured to push myself too much by many people in my life. Its very hard to find a balance in life to say I am at my limit. I don't want to feel like I am less than other people because of my illness. Thank you for this video. I am going to work on trying to accept that I am not less because of my illness.

[@DoesAngelsHaveWings]

I already follow all of these tips :P i have MS, not pots but i think these tips really apply to most chronic illnesses. Well done, i love your channel. It really cheers me up:)

[@KennM12]

you seem so bright, cheerful, and energetic for being symptomatic in this video 🥺 i can’t do anything when i’m symptomatic, i can barely talk sometimes

[@SantoshaSpirit]

I was recently diagnosed with POTS! Thank you for such a lovely video. I adore your vintage style and the way you communicate your ideas with such a delightful sense of humor ❤️

[@kellicrockettart2569]

I've been watching your videos for so many years and still had no idea I had EDS, POTS, MCAS, etc until a few months ago. The rewatch of all your videos has been so enlightening and educational! Thank you so much for your positivity and being an inspiration to me:)

[@jennyq4979]

Besides being adorable, you are helping so many people (including myself) who are dealing with a variety of diseases. Your spirit and your smile, despite having to go through so much, brighten my day and help me deal with my illnesses too. You're wonderful!

[@CrimsonStrikes]

People like you give me the strength I need to wake up each morning and face the day

[@sacallard]

I have different illnesses but the life tips are the things we are all told to do but it's much more reassuring that others have to do these steps too or wear the consequences. Thank you for helping us all be better to ourselves and each other :)

[@o0Lucky_Light0o]

I was diagnosed with PoTS in secondary school. I never really understood what it was apart from the fact it made me pass out, and increased my heart rate. But recently at work it’s gotten a lot worse. I work in a warehouse so I’m constantly bending down, standing up… and of course, feeling faint. It really sucks because although my mum knows about this condition I have, I still feel incredibly guilty and judged when I have an “episode” (as I like to call them.) I pass out fully, maybe 3 times a year. But my more common symptoms are, light headedness, weakness, brain fog, deafness (during an episode), and blindness (also during an episode) My doctor suggested salt, and water to help when I got diagnosed after fainting one day. But I didn’t get given any medication. I’m reading that a lot of people had to do a table tilt test. But my doctor literally checked my heart rate, from just standing up, and that was enough to know I had this condition. It’s terrifying. I end up in tears over it as it scares me a lot. There was a day in school I ran from the hub to the field (about 100 yards away) and my heart rate increased so drastically, (it was something crazy like 167 bpm) I had to get sent home. Having a heart rate monitor that I can just slip on my finger is a god send. I record everything down. I test my heart rate every morning when I wake up, and then when I get out of bed, just to have the documented data. I try not to push myself at work, but unfortunately I’m not hitting the recommended performance. I’m hoping they give me some mercy, due to this condition, but, we’ll see. This video taught me a lot. So thank you. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in this. Also, you are super pretty! ❤️

[@claireestellebennett6193]

I ve been watching your videos for a few months and love how informative they are. I had a bad virus and some tachycardia and dizziness so ended up in a&e last month and a doctor mentioned getting tested for POTS. And this morning I ve fainted for the first time and another doctor is pretty confident I have it but all I can do is wait for tests so I m trying to be a positive as you are in your videos.

[@trademark167]

I was diagnosed with PoTS when I was 10 and I have always felt so alone in my experience. It was hard to explain to others why I had to be super careful and why I had to sit all the time. After seeing this video I was so glad that I wasn’t alone in my awful experience and that there are others out there just like me. Thank you so much for making this video and helping so me and many others realize that they weren’t alone!

[@morganhenn]

My mother and I both bought the same carpet without knowing it, too!

[@carltaylor4942]

I have COPD with quite bad emphysema and I watch your videos when I'm having a bad day. Or a good day, whatever - I just love listening to you, your wife and friends. Thanks for the many tips on coping with chronic illness, really invaluable and it's not the kind of information doctors will give you. Big hugs!

[@nuph]

I just wanted to come back here and say I first learned about pots from this video about a year ago and through denial to 'shit maybe I have this' to waiting for doctors to take me serious and then when they did waiting to get tested, I have my diagnosis now, as of last Thursday. Thank you so much for this video, I'm finally getting help for something I've been struggling with since my teens. I really couldn't have gotten to this point without you.

[@rabbitrabbitrabbit3721]

I've known I had POTS for forever but was just recently diagnosed. I cannot tell you how comforting it is to find others with this condition. Thank you. Finally a video the non pots people can y understand. Thank you! Oh yes the bright lightning, lights & sounds are hard for me.

[@rodneyaker5111]

my wife was just diagnosed. ugh what a change. I appreciate your tips.

[@pblack19141]

Jessica, thank you so much for explaining what PoTs is and how you have learned ways to handle it day by day. I love the way you can always be generally upbeat and positive in any situation. I sometimes have to snap myself out of the 'Woe is me' mood. I am learning so much from you, and trying to take every day as it it comes looking for the positive when a part of me does not. Again thank you so much for your upbeat personality. On a side note, I think that your hair and top coordinate well with your rug. 😎 Tricia B👗👗👗

[@sunnyvibes8528]

I love it that you filmed this from your beautiful carpet. My latest blackout was in 95degree heat - and even tho I aimed for a soft grass landing, my head still hit the ground pretty hard. It’s been over a month and I still get “ice pick” headaches. Yesterday I finally got a CT scan - fingers crossed that the ‘damage’ is fixable!

[@acceptabledebb]

Not sure if this is worth the hassle, but Nexplanon does suppress periods on certain women. I've had maybe 3 periods in 4 years now. Also, you are amazing and your videos brighten my days.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Thank you! And also for the tip- I'm definitely going to be looking into getting more control over my periods x

[@asathora1819]

@@jessicaoutofthecloset check your ferritin levels. POTS, flooding periods are my problems ( amongst many others)…it turned out I have been severely ferritin deficient for years after a horrific c section that also doubled as fibroid myomectomy ( due to having a fibroid as gigantic as a baby’s head). Since my hemoglobin was always low normal, no one thought to check that. Only this past year did I have a ferritin of 8 ( basically severely iron deficient). A year later, I’m at 30, still have those crazy symptoms and pots is now part of my life. Should really be 100 and don’t let docs tell you otherwise. As a side note, you’re super charming and your videos are very catchy. Wish you the best!! P.s. when I raised my ferritin to 30, my periods are now 3-4 days and I thought this was abnormal. Turns out, I was living in period - hell all of my life up until now and not knowing it.

[@Chronicallywitty]

Got diagnosed a couple weeks ago and scared crapless for another thing to be added to my list of growing diagnoses. Thank you. Thank you thank you thank-you. For validating, being relatable, searchable, and honest about POTS. And yes, you should get better lights. Better softer lighting is always nice on headaches, says the 10 year chronic migraine sufferer.

[@emilyfredrickson9009]

I'm also a potsie! Its awesome to see that there is a community of us somewhere in the world 😂 I was diagnosed as a child and have had to explain it to every doctor but one (my most recent cardiac specialist, also one nurse knew, that's it).

[@bluboi1363]

Thank you so much for making this video!!!! It's good to know that I'm not alone in this! Love your humor and personality!!! Also, period hack. Ask your doctor if there fine with ya skipping the placebo pills in the birth control packs. I know a few people who do this. It's a game-changer, especially with people like us with chronic illnesses!

[@reneedooma]

I've watched you for a long time (I'm also a disabled/ND QTPOC). My sister told me she thinks she has POTS recently. So naturally i thought of you haha! I've been spending more time with her and her bf so I've literally seen them do the partner-grab-so-they-don't-fall thing multiple times! Thinking back, i can see these issues back in our childhood. They're also working on mental health related issues... I'm scared for her and I want to help them in any way I can, so having this reference from someone I am already familiar with is so helpful and comforting. Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏽

[@MarthaYvonneRowell]

I'm 18 and have epilepsy, hypoglycemia, chronic fatigue syndrome and work a full time job. Your videos have really helped and you are so beautiful. Keep up the good work.

[@RR4711]

I spent a whole year on the floor before they found medication that helps. I experienced severe weight loss and muscle atrophy during that time. While my medication does help it has literally caused other disabilities but I have no alternative. POTS is a rarer condition so we really need to stick together and share our advice. My tip is to have your toenails painted an eye catching colour. The feet discolouring can be very disconcerting (it really freaks some of my family), having bright nail polish works as a subtle distraction.

[@mirimeerkat2087]

Watching this laying on my bedroom floor in pain while trying not to choke on my tea lol. I love watching your videos on my bad days because they make me so happy

[@ALLIKA9231]

I don't pass out but feel extremely lightheaded and was told I didn't have it bad enough compared to others which I'm glad I don't just undermines your feelings when people do that.

[@Kirsty_McKay]

All these tips are 100% absolutely spot on! You're human kills me, I love it! I was diagnosed in January with Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome & Myalgia which my CRPS just loves!! Lol. I tried TO work through my conditions and basically couldn't get off the couch or out of bed for nearly 2 months, so yeah, take it slow. Hope you fèl better soon Jessica xx

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Sorry to hear about your struggles Kirsty, I hope you feel better soon as well xx

[@TheBushRanger.]

Are you fine now?

[@juliettehamelle1747]

In my first year at university, I would faint every morning right after getting up. I'd get up to go to the loo and bam, I was gone. No idea why because I felt fine moments before. Then, I'd lay on nice cool tiles in the bathroom - that helped - while my head stopped hurting and I'd feel slightly less nauseous. This kept happening but I didn't have time for it because I had to get to my classes, so after missing a class test, I went to my GP. They just said I was having a vasovagal episode, which means nothing. No diagnosis or anything - just drink more water, eat more salt & have no caffeine. Luckily, I am fine now and it stopped but this happened for a fair few years before it randomly stopped. No idea if it's because I became healthier or what - very mysterious.

[@peytonproudlove6358]

I have pots. I was diagnosed with it last year , it started on Oct.25. I just passed the one year of fainting. They have me in a wheelchair at school but I still get to walk around out of school. It’s very difficult to get around and hang out with friends as a high school student. The doctors told me that I have a 60% chance of outgrowing P.O.T.s

[@toadz124]

I was diagnosed with pots to day so this is helpful thank you so much and I LOVE YOU

[@inesmatos3794]

Hey Jessica! Love your channel, love the way you present the subjects and admire your corage. I too have a chronical illness (Crohn's disease)and suffer some similar things. You know what, I too have period of 7 to 9 days, even before I was chronically ill. And I never knew other woman with the same experience, untill now. And I don't have children or planning to have them, so I get the feeling of waist. Wish you all the best, keep doing what you do so well. Sorry the English, it's not my native language. Kisses and hugs from Portugal

[@lynnrosenthal886]

I am not dealing with the exact medical issues as you, but I do enjoy your vids! My health challenges include fibromyalgia, asthma, and now possibly cushings. I get stuck on the sofa, not the floor, cuddling with my dog, air conditioner AND industrial sized fan blasting. My wife kids that I'm trying to freeze her out, when in my reality, I'm just hoping to avoid spontaneous combustion! Cheers from the U.S.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

I've also felt before like I was victim of spontaneous combustion ha ha Big hug from UK x

[@Nyli.]

I used to spend hours on the Sims 2! You got me a big case of nostalgia... and yes we ALL do ourselves, I use to create me and my crush of the moment and fantasize a perfect lesbian life. Thanks for taking the energy to make a video.

[@BeverleyButterfly]

Thank you for sharing, you inspire me to talk about my illnesses and be open on my channel too xx

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Hi Beverley, thank you for watching! x

[@lavenderrbleu]

I absolutely love you filming from the floor!!!😂😂 I really do! And I love that you respond to me when I comment, because you are such a wonderful and lovely person! Sending you love all the way from across the pond in the USA.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Hi Angelica! Thank YOU for watching my videos :)