GIVEAWAY
Dysautonomia Diary
Dubbed the "Matriarch's of Dysautonomia", Laura and Sharon chronicle their experiences with dysautonomia. Find a better understanding and ways to cope with chronic illness.
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In honor of Dysautonomia Awareness Month, we are going to be doing two giveaways!
10th ANNUAL STANDING UP TO POTS 5K
Virtual or in person options! We will be giving away 9 race entries which include a tshirt. Learn more about the races here. Winners will be chosen Oct. 10.
DYSAUTONOMIA DIARY
We are giving away 15 copies of this amazing book! If you're newly diagnosed or if you're still on your journey to a diagnosis, this book is for you! Dysautonomia Diary: Essays and Tips for Enjoying Life Despite Chronic Illness is a poignant, biographical book scattered with vignettes that explore serious topics with humor and honesty. This highly personal book maps out a more 10-year-journey with dysautonomia and other chronic conditions. It is targeted towards patients, caregivers and medical professionals seeking a better understanding of and ways to cope with illness. Winners will be chosen Oct. 31.
CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES
Through the month of October you can get freebies with all qualifying purchases until supplies last!
"Salty and Low on Spoons" Lapel Pin
Spend $50+ and get a free lapel pin. Perfect to add to your coat, backpacks, purses, or anywhere else. Tell the world you're a dysautonomia warrior with this adorable lapel pin.
3-Pack of Compression Socks: 20-30mmHg
Spend $100+ and get three random pairs of compression socks free in addition to the lapel pin! These fun graduated socks are perfect for people with dysautonomia!
Stainless Steel and Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle (20 oz)
Spend $200+ and keep your drinks cold for as long as 24hrs in this wide mouth bottle that allows you to easily add ice. It's teal for dysautonomia awareness!
We will be giving away 9 race entries! Participate in person or online. Perfect for you, a caregiver, or friends who love someone with POTS.
The mission of Standing Up to POTS is to improve the quality of life for people living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) through research, advocacy, and support.
Matriarchs of Dysautonomia
When they met it was as if it was meant to be. Over the course of a decade they wrote the Dysautonomia Diary so that people wouldn't feel alone while giving them tools to manage their condition. Sharon is on the left and Laura is on the right. Both with children in their 20s and 30s, they often offer council to their family and friends.
NormaLyte Meets Sharon and Laura
At the 2023 Dysautonomia International conference, we met Sharon and Laura, authors of Dysautonomia Diary. Candi, NormaLyte's Marketing Director, says, "These ladies graciously allowed me to call them the 'Matriarchs of Dysautonomia'. They blazed a trail for all their fellow potsies, and I know so many people will identify themselves within the pages of their book."
Support Groups
The authors help facilitate support groups near them. They often use the Dysautonomia Diary books as a guide for discussion. The book has writing and speaking prompts at the end of each chapter making it a perfect read for any support groups to do together. Get a signed copy by entering the giveaway.
Don't want to wait to see if you can win a signed copy? No problem! Dysautonomia Diary is available on Amazon for only $14.95! This book would make a perfect gift for anyone who has experienced dysautonomia first hand and for those who love someone with dysautonomia.
Standing Up to POTS was founded by Dr. Cathy Pederson in 2014 after her daughter was diagnosed with POTS. Standing Up to POTS was created to generate a community who can support each other while pushing forward understanding of POTS.
Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people with POTS through research, advocacy, and support
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with dysautonomia or another chronic condition? Do you feel lonely or overwhelmed while navigating the changes your condition causes? Dysautonomia Diary: Essays and Tips for Enjoying Life Despite Chronic Illness is a poignant, biographical book scattered with vignettes that explore serious topics with humor and honesty. This highly personal book maps out a more 10-year-journey with dysautonomia and other chronic conditions. “Laura’s courage and determination in the face of chronic illness is both a testament to her character as well as a guide to others who suffer from these debilitating disorders. It is a story of hope and perseverance that can serve as an example to us all.”- Dr. Blair P. Grubb.
