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The word spontaneous and dysautonomia just do not go together. Or do they? It is possible to have a little bit of spontaneity in your life as long as you're prepared for it. Hear Valerie's experience enjoying a movie outing with a friend.
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Flares. No, not the bright lights that could potentially save your life. We are talking about chronic illness flares. How do you manage your flare with POTS or any other chronic illness?
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It's possible to make friends when you have a chronic illness. You may even find friends who are committed to you for life if you look in the right places. Making friends when you're in college can be tough, and adding in the baggage of chronic illness will make it seem impossible. It's not.
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Is it possible to attend college when you have POTS or another chronic illness? Valerie talks about her hesitation when deciding to go to college in this vlog series. Can you manage flares? Can you make friends? Will you have enough spoons?
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Meet Valerie, a college student with a chronic illness called POTS (among others too). She will answer all the questions you have as a college student dealing with chronic illnesses.
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