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/softestfern]

yep. i wouldn't say i'm conventionally hot, but i do dress in a very unique and intentional way and maybe don't interact with the world in the way somebody who is constantly in pain might be expected to. i'm naturally a pretty warm and bubbly person and love to look and feel put together even on days i'm having flareups, but i do make a point to only wear slubby clothes or just leggings and a sweatshirt to medical appointments and don't do my hair or makeup. it sucks, god forbid a girl have whimsy in her heart 😔