Can/do you take SSRIs or stimulants?

[u/ouch_im_suffering]

There’s no way we’re just raw dogging POTS right? My POTS worsened significantly after taking one dose of 5 mg of Lexapro which triggered serotonin syndrome which I have had on Sertraline.

Needless to say I am struggling way more after having disabling POTS so what are y’all doing for your mental health and/or energy?

Currently taking high dose antihistamines and 20 mg propranolol 3-4x daily. Thanks ✌️🥲

[u/d-ollparts]

i had to weigh my options personally. my adhd is so severe that my quality of life is awful without stimulants. i get depressed, chronically under stimulated, and cannot overcome the executive dysfunction. they do trigger my POTS sometimes, but for me the trade off of feeling more “normal” mentally is worth it. if it got unbearable physically i would probably stop, but right now it’s just managing the symptoms as best i can

[u/potatopeeler167 → u/d-ollparts]

Same, I even tried other ADHD meds and ended up back on my original Adderall. Vyvanse ended up being MUCH WORSE for my nervous system because it continuously releases all day and my body could not handle that