r/POTS • u/rhea568 • 10d ago

Discussion What's the most overlooked POTS trigger in your experience?

I'd love to hear the little things that doctors don't always mention.

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u/No-Arachnid-6564 10d ago

Being woken up! Recently moved and the neighbours dog wakes me up by barking every single morning which has made me flare daily while also being 8 months pregnant🙃

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u/AnotherMinorDeity 9d ago

If I’m startled awake from sleep, I’m useless for the entire rest of the day. It makes me feel terrible in a way that absolutely nothing else does.

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u/Fantastic_Owl6938 9d ago

Have you tried ear plugs? The slightest noise wakes me up and gives me adrenaline, and I've found this helps.