Managing Dysautonomia Symptoms in School Sports

@tatertot731 Definitely recommend talking to your doctor (maybe getting a new note) and your school counselor about your increased struggles. They're both there to help you, though the counselor may be a bit busier since it's the beginning of the year. I think it's worth talking to them, though. I'm assuming you have a 504 plan or IEP but if not holy wow please look into it, or if you have one ask to alter it so you don't have PE requirements anymore. Unfortunately you have to be your own advocate in this situation and all you can do is try. I totally get the weird sitting out thing, for a few weeks I was required to sit in the gym despite not participating and it was stupid,, Also please don't be embarrsed for taking care of yourself! It doesn't matter what other people think if it's what's right for you. One time I had to sit in the middle of a mall food court line and some people stared at me, yeah, but it was necessary so I didn't pass out, ya know? Learning to unlearn societal expectations is a process for sure, I think folks like us should always priotize our well being over trying to seem healthy/"normal"