u/Green_Hovercraft_535

i just got out of a flare that lasted 5 entire days and my heart is still bothering me. i started taking lyrica twice a day and its helped calm my body down for the most part. i start my day by putting my feet up for 15-30 minutes and then drinking electrolytes & water. its making me dread going to sleep because i know i'll feel like shit when i wake up.

basically, does anyone know anything else i can do to stop the heart palpitations? its really bothering me and its making mornings hell.

im 17. for the past week, whenever i wake up i have the worst heart palpitations, shakiness, and just overall it feels like im having a panic attack for a few hours until later in the day. its left me basically bedbound for the past 5 days. ive been trying to stay hydrated but it doesnt seem to be helping. i have severe and chronic anxiety alongside pots, and feeling awful every morning is making me feel extremely depressed and hopeless. its left me unable to get proper sleep and im exhausted.

i have an appointment with my doctor later today, but right now i feel so mentally drained and hopeless that i need some kind of advice and support in the meantime. i feel so alone and miserable.

i turn 18 next month and i've been dealing with this since i was probably around 10 from ptsd & osdd. ive fallen into addiction (primarily benadryl & gabapentin) and its made it so much worse. im stuck in a loop of dpdr from being high, getting high to distract from the dpdr, and it just keeps going in circles. im trying to get sober but i need to know if this will ever get better once im clean. it feels like the dissociation is ruining my life and im starting to feel hopeless. anyone whos been in a similar place, please let me know. i need some kind of hope.