hey! i was diagnosed with POTS last april. every doctor will tell you this, but PLEASE make sure you are drinking a TON of water. it will not alleviate your symptoms but dehydration and POTS do NOT mesh well. in terms of lifestyle changes, i’d recommend buying a few pairs of compression socks and wearing them as often as possible. these move the blood from your legs up to your head so your blood pressure doesn’t go all over the place when you change positions! also, try to increase salt in your diet! i usually carry around pretzels/goldfish or even pickles in my lunch. increased salt in my diet has lessened my symptoms. i would also recommend investing in a shower seat or even just a regular stool. most of my accidents happen during hot showers, because POTS comes with the inability to manage heat, LOL listen to your body!! do not overexert urself or you will be feeling it the next day. sit or lay down when you need to! finally, remember that your POTS is not your fault. for me, i have a lot of guilt regarding not being able to do the things i used to— but it doesn’t make you less of a person, it just makes you chronically ill. you’re still you! i wish you luck on your journey! reach out if you need anything! ❤️