postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is becoming more common recently, and we are still learning more about it… i have both confirmed POTS and neurocardiogenic syncope, as types of dysautonomia. my biggest indicator for having POTS syndrome before testing evidence was that my heart rate ju

i loved the trend of making menus for different things, because we often forget what we might need when we are actually in those moments… knowing the small things that make me feel better make it much easier to get myself to do them when i am feeling down and need that pick me up. what’s on y

we are all guilty of doom scrolling and consuming content that isn’t always beneficial to us! but it’s important to acknowledge the limit and when it is something we need to take a break of. there is so much online content we can learn from, that can be beneficial to us— so doing a little reset

cortisol is a huge factor when it comes to your physical health, energy levels, body shape, as well as your mental health & heart rate! if you constantly feel like you are in fight or flight mode — you may want to look into your cortisol levels! i get bloodwork done frequently, and highly

there are a lot of ways to prevent stress & be pro-active in your life towards your mental health… a key option is to have a set routine of things you like to do when you know you’re stressed out! this helps avoid reactions, making matters worse, poor decisions, unhealthy coping mechanis

it’s time for a good reset to boost your confidence & get your energy levels up! for me… personal confidence plays a huge role in my motivation. when you feel gross & low about yourself, it’s easy to want to sit in bed all day and not get things done. so whether you’re bouncing back f

opening up conversations about endometriosis & adenomyosis, really help bring awareness to the symptoms and accurate experience of those with it. there is limited resources and answers out there for us. so connecting with others to understand each other’s journey makes a huge difference. i k

getting older, it’s really hard to keep track of appointments you might need for your physical and mental health. everyone’s experience varies & i remind myself to be grateful for these appointments: even when overwhelming or uncomfortable. because some people cannot access this care they ma

learning the a balance of saving money and investing in yourself can be tricky… i’ve found a few categories i try to narrow purchases down into, to see if they’re worth my $$ long term or just an impulsive decision… how does it make you feel? why, do you want to buy it? #lemon8partner #

most of us have forgotten how essential it is to have hobbies, even as an adult… ESPECIALLY as an adult. we lose track of what we love and are passionate about, lose our creativity and inspiration to try new things. hobbies are what we have to look forward to each day. — skylar gallo ( @sk

My life has gotten a lot simpler making a bunch of tiny changes in habits every single day. It’s made it a lot easier to keep up with by incorporating things of specific categories, in any way that fits the specific day for me. Here’s some examples of where I’ve made those changes! — Skylar Brit

I love the soft girl trend, because it goes hand in hand with the “slow lifestyle” and calming your nervous system with slower calmer activities. These are some simple activities that are easy to add into your everyday to get your start. The aesthetics online can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, so

finding a good electrolyte drink isn’t always easy, especially if you’re not a fan of the salt taste… i personally don’t mind it, maybe thanks to having POTS, which makes me need an absurd amount of sodium & water! but I still appreciate and can tell a good flavor— which is why i am super happy

I have POTS, which is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. This affects my autonomic nervous system, causing my heart rate to heighten to compensate for the blood flow. It’s a complicated syndrome still being studied. I was recently given a 30 day heart monitor! The plan is to hopefully ha

i always recommend in person therapy to everyone i know, and always suggest reaching out to professionals before anything else. but times are tough, some don’t have the resources, or some just want to do their own work. DBT therapy is a specific area that is harder to get access to, depending on