One day at a time...

After weeks of increased symptoms of my POTS I finally made an appointment to see my doctor. So last week I went in and talked to him about my troublesome symptoms. His response was not my favorite, though honest and mostly a reality check. What it came down to is I am expecting too much of my body, over exerting myself, and then suffering for days as a result. A new prescription (6 more pills each day) and a kind chastisement are what I got to help me.

Here are some of my guidelines for me based on reccomend actions.
1. Drink water
2. Rest
3. Drink water
4. Don't lay supine too much
5. Drink water
6. Eat salt and salty foods
7. Exercise while laying down
8. Drink water
9. Don't stand for more than 10 minutes
10. Drink extra water
11. Don't sit for more than 30 minutes
12. Stretch
13. Avoid carbs and sugars
14. Eat more salt!
15. Drink more water!

As for Athena, she loves OT. We have learned so much together. She is highly sensative to noises and her environment. I have made some therapy items for her to use at home. She loves the body sock! Hopefully the seams will stay this time as the last two tries ripped out when she stretched too far. I think we all love the weighted blanket. I will probably make a weighted lap pad for more portable uses. Her destructive fits are nearly gone and her ability to tell me what is upsetting her has greatly improved!

Each day is a new day and should be treated as a new chance to meet small goals.
Today I cleaned one shelf in the bathroom closet. I will try to be pleased and accept it as a good effort for the day!