What were the first signs?

This is an interesting question because i only know they were signs now in retrospect. In the moment, it was just life. Hindsight is 20/20, I guess, right?

I started slowing down in middle school. My energy was quickly depleted. I slept a lot and I missed a LOT of school. Standing during worship in church made me sick, so I would l shake my legs to keep from fainting. Yet another

reason Gods design amazes me. Our bodies are smart. I had no idea why I would shake my legs. I had no idea I had an illness. But God made our

bodies so incredibly intricate and by His design, I help myself without even realizing it.

If you or someone you know starts experiencing any of the symptoms below, know it's NOT normal and you absolutely should see a doctor (who has experience with autonomic disorders)

- rapid heart rate upon standing (technical diagnostic criteria is an increase

of 30 bpm or over 120 bpm)

- Consistent Dizziness and lightheadedness

- Crippling brain fog

- Fainting spells

- Nausea/Digestive issues

- Extreme weakness and fatigue

- Exercise intolerance

- Shortness of breath