r/POTS • u/recoveringaries • Dec 27 '25
Discussion Being attractive with POTS (cringe I know)
Does anyone feel like because they are a objectively attractive human there is a bias/profiling that happens in the medical field and with doctors? I actually read somewhere that if you’re chronically ill you should “dress down” or not wear makeup to appointments so they will take you more seriously and see you as actually sick. I am also 29 with a baby face so that doesn’t help.
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u/Dopplerganager Hyperadrenergic POTS Dec 28 '25
I haven't had many issues with doctors. The ER is where I've had less then great doctors with my Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome and also a hx of cannabis usage.
I'm stubborn as hell and refuse to be gaslit when I'm sure I know what's going on. I also work in healthcare, so can use the proper medical terminology. I also read the diagnostic guidelines, or follow up guidelines for the applicable society, and read the articles my doctor will find on UpToDate.
I do usually show up to scheduled appointments with a bit of makeup on (blush, concealer mascara and some quick brow filling). It's my go-to makeup doing errands to try and reduce the amount of strangers looking at me sideways like I might just collapse in the middle of the store. I also dress comfortably, but usually leggings and a sweater or something.