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Kales272

2y ago

What are your go-to self-care practices?

What helps you the most?

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carolinaa

2y ago

focusing on maintaining my sleep schedule (getting enough) and water consumption really helps my POTS day to day. i also take salt pills if i’m having a hard time.
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Starfy

2y ago

I do an adaptive sleep schedule (fits my work week) and lots of squat breaks- another trick I was given was after any extended period of sleeping to drink 22oz or more of water before starting anything
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acrowlookedatme

2y ago

I drink lots of sugar free gatorade and you can get instant gatorade packets at walmart or online to keep with you, I also keep emergency soy sauce packets on my person so I can drink them for the high sodium to get my BP up if I start feeling badly. Mostly staying hydrated and salt
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dizzyandbusy

2y ago

lots of water!! and i carry around salt packets in my bag for when i don’t feel well
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CT1409

2y ago

That's a very broad question, and there's a lot that could answer that question: meds, braces, specific clothing, gluten free diet... but if I had to choose one I'd say my wheelchair definitely ♿

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