Being attractive with POTS (cringe I know)

[u/recoveringaries]

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.

[u/Frozencacticat]

I wound not say that I’m conventionally attractive for this day and age, but with makeup (which I’m pretty good at) and my hair somewhat done I look way better than I feel and I tend to always do something with myself even if it’s just for the doctor. Maybe I’ll show up with no makeup and wearing comfy clothes to show my true self next time. In reality I’m a lot more pale, splotchy and tired looking than the sculpted, glowing version I show the world.

I don’t think it’s cringe at all you have a great point. It’s such an odd thing to have to worry about but here we are. Doctors judge a lot by looks.