Be "POTS"itive! - with Sarah Reid28 Touko 2025

Why Explaining You Have a Chronic Illness Can Be So Awkward-ep54

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @kathryn182006: “How did the drs help you manage your pain?”

“Sometimes it’s just awkward guys!” ~ Sarah Reid

In this episode, I’m diving into why it can feel so awkward to explain chronic illness to others—especially when we look fine on the outside but live with real limitations.

I share my own struggles, like feeling the need to justify my health, not being able to go to college or work a “normal” job, and the discomfort of being met with pity.

I also include responses from others in the chronic illness community about why they find it awkward to talk about their health. You’re not alone in this. 💛

I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me on Instagram @be_potsitive or Facebook @Be POTSitive.

Check out the earrings I’ve been making when my body cooperates: Be POTSitive Creations on Facebook. And don’t forget - there’s chronic illness merch on my Redbubble page where you’ll find lots of cute items to make you smile and raise awareness for our community.

** If you have a burning question you want me to answer in a future episode, feel free to dm me on my Instagram @be_potsitive!

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Little Things That Are Actually Big Things-with Chronic Illness-ep56

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Surviving Christmas with Chronic Illnesses-55

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The Different Ways to Explain Energy Levels in Chronic Illness-ep53

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @_super_brain: “How do disabled people balance out their spoons?”“It can often be hard to explain something we don’t always understan...

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Faith Doesn’t Always = Physical Healing-ep52

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @Celia_heart444: “did you ever have a tilt- table test? if so, how was it?”“Yes, miracles still happen! But that doesn’t make you a b...

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Socializing While Chronically Ill-ep51

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from an anonymous instagram follower: “what’s something you’re excited about?” Listen in for the exciting news and answer to this question!“Just because your...

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New Year, Same Chronic Illness!-ep50

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagrammer @grouchytoad: “hacks for bathing with POTS” “2025 is the year we start having grace for ourselves and resting when we need to!” ~ Sarah R...

7 Tammi 202514min

Merry Christmas!-ep49

No Q&A today- just a little Christmas episode and life update! “I hope your Christmas is magical, whether you are out with family/friends, or just resting at home or in the hospital!”~ Sarah Reid T...

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