What does POTS really feel like?

In this episode of The Dizzy Diaries, Tové dives into the sensory and emotional experience of living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) — from heart-pounding moments to the crushing fatigue that comes out of nowhere.

We explore creative “feels like…” descriptions from the POTS community (including the unforgettable “Your heart’s a YouTube ad on repeat — fast, annoying, and unavoidable”), and then break down the science behind three of the most common symptoms: rapid heart rate, dizziness, and fatigue.

Drawing from research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Autonomic Neuroscience, and American Journal of Physiology, we uncover why POTS changes the way the body handles something as simple as standing — and why it’s anything but “just feeling dizzy.”

Whether you have POTS, know someone who does, or simply want to understand the condition better, this episode blends science, storytelling, and real-life experience to bring you into the world of living with an invisible illness.

Stay Sparkly!