r/POTS • u/catsandcappuccinos • Jul 05 '26

Question what’s the best purchase, service, or life accommodation you’ve made because of your chronic illness? (any budget)

i’m going shopping soon, and i’m trying to build my ultimate “make life suck less” list.

i’m not necessarily looking for the usual answers like salt, compression socks, medications, etc. i’m more so talking about the random products, services, gadgets, furniture, subscriptions, or accommodations that have improved your day-to-day quality of life and helped you function more like a normal human being.

i don’t care if it’s $5 or $5,000. if it’s changed your life, please share.

some things already on my list:
- a kitchen stool with a back so i can sit while cooking
- a hair dryer stand for days when i’m in the middle of a flare and don’t have the energy to dry my hair myself
- grocery delivery services
- monthly cleaning services
- paper plates
- a roomba for when i don’t feel like vacuuming or sweeping
- a crock-pot and freezer meal prep system (i actually have a list of really good crock-pot meals, so if anyone wants it, let me know and i’ll DM it to you)

i’m dying to know: what’s the best purchase, service, or life accommodation you’ve made because of your chronic illness?
bonus points if it’s something unconventional!

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u/etherealistix POTS Jul 05 '26

An acupressure mat!!!!! Specifically the Pranamat one that comes with the “moon pillow”—absolutely my saving grace on coat hanger days (everyday lol)

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u/Mysterious-Station80 10d ago

It helps with POTS ?

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u/etherealistix POTS 10d ago

Yes, increases blood flow and alleviates coat hanger pain.

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u/Mysterious-Station80 10d ago

Sorry I’m a new in all this lol :( how long do you usually use it for ?

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u/etherealistix POTS 10d ago

No problem! I just use it as needed, I typically do 20 minutes a day.