u/According-Past-329

This has been a wild ride! Just got diagnosed on 5/8. It’s been one hell of a time.

My symptoms are somewhat atypical, as I don’t often feel the tachycardia immediately after standing up or getting up every time. I have more of a delayed response and often have symptoms a few minutes after sitting back down and settling or, after standing up for some time.

This diagnosis has put me through the wringer… I’ve been battling severe symptoms since November 2025, and it hit a head in February 2026 when I was hospitalized. Truly a whole mess. They went through the gambit— thought hypoglycemia due to pre-diabetes, a thyroid problem/ grave’s, lupus symptoms. A. Freaking. Mess.

I’m both relieved but frustrated by the diagnosis. They believe I may have a mild autoimmune condition in addition to the POTS.

No one in my family has this, so I’m looking for any support on symptom management. My symptoms are: tachycardia (of course; 9% tachycardic per Holter and CAM Monitor), nausea, headaches, GI issues (IBS-like 😭), heat sensitivity, dizziness, heart rate fluctuations (from 40s-130+ bpm), anxiety, shakiness in my hands specifically, sweating, chronic fatigue, pain in what feels like my bones early in the morning, hands and feet “falling asleep” feeling, insomnia and a total lack of appetite.

Any support/ suggestions are appreciated because this is so overwhelming! TIA!

Keeping it short & sweet. I don't necessarily need advice or anything, I'm just curious. What do men think about brief causal sex? Example: met at a mutual friend's birthday party and hooked up, didn't exchange contact info, but were both agreeable to keep it cool for future events. Do men ever think about the girl afterwards in any capacity or is it just boom, done lol

I’ve never been in a wedding before so I’m clueless on how this goes. I don’t know how much to gift. Any insight is appreciated!

For context— I’ve already spent a ton of money. Bachelorette was close to $900. Dress was $285 with alterations, before the tip. Hair & makeup is $200 (again, before tip). I spent $120 on her bridal shower gift. The hotel is almost $400 for the wedding. And miscellaneous crap is like $100. I’ve spent $2,000 already.

So any insight on how much to gift is very helpful and appreciated, ty!