Stories

Hi! My name is Sarah, I’m 27 years old and I was diagnosed with PoTS shortly after I’d turned 15. I think it’s fair to say I’m one of the...

My name is Mel. Before getting ill, I was really active, cycling, swimming, running, painting, crafting, travelling, socialising…all the usual...

Hi, my name is Gabby and at 26 years old I was diagnosed with PoTS which changed my life. Prior to my diagnosis, I had suffered with fainting...

Hi, my name is Brooke and I was diagnosed with PoTS at the age of 23. My symptoms began over 18 months prior to diagnosis, starting with chest pain...

Hello, My name is Sarah and I am 40 years old. I hope by sharing my story it brings a small amount of positivity and the notion to hold on, that hope ...

I’m Izzi (she/her), aged 28 from Lydney, Gloucestershire. Looking back I’ve carried many of my PoTS symptoms with me throughout my life,...

My name is Kelly, and I’m 19 years old. I have had PoTS since I was 14. However, I was dismissed with anxiety and wasn’t diagnosed until I began...

My name is Felicity and I am 23. Being diagnosed with PoTS at 22 years old came with a mountain of emotions but also kickstarted my confidence in...

My name is Clara, I am 22 years old and I live in Belgium. My PoTS symptoms first appeared in 2017. It all started with chest discomfort, dizziness,...

It all started one random Sunday afternoon just after my 17th birthday. I was sitting there one minute and next minute waking up on the floor...