In this episode of 'Let's Talk About the POTS Life' podcast, we welcome Dr. Lindsay Cirincione a health psychologist in Maryland and an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Cirincione shares her journey into working with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) patients through her role at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. They discuss the challenges of managing POTS, including the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, the psychological impacts, common misdiagnoses, and the significance of instilling hope and providing adequate mental health support.

Dr. Cirincione emphasizes the importance of understanding and treating all facets of POTS, from physiological symptoms to mental health. They also touch upon strategies for overcoming fear associated with POTS symptoms, the benefits of forming a supportive community, and the crucial role of self-compassion in coping with the condition.

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