The world was forever changed in late 2019, when reports of a mysterious viral pneumonia began to trickle out of Wuhan, China. Rapidly escalating from a cluster of unexplained illnesses to a global pandemic, COVID-19 revealed how vulnerable even the most modern societies can be to a novel pathogen. Within months, communities across continents faced lockdowns, overwhelmed hospitals, and an uneasy new normal. As the virus mutated and spread, frontline workers and everyday citizens alike became aware not just of its contagious nature, but also its uncanny ability to wreak havoc in ways no one could have anticipated.

In today’s post from migrainefreeliving.org, a patient volunteered their testimonial and experience dealing with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a controversial condition that is often overdiagnosed and poorly understood. We found their journey enlightening and think it may help others find their way. Enjoy!

There’s no doubt about it. Dizziness can be disabling. Whether it is dizziness from a stroke, from dehydration, heart failure, or some rare condition like semicircular canal dehiscence, being unable to get from A to B can make you M A D.