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With my years as a dysie...sort for dysautonomic...I have learned a few tricks Number one: SLOW DOWN. If you try to rush yourself you will burn out. Then your whole day will be screwed. Number two: Hydrate. Very big factor. Raise blood volume. Cools you down and helps with nausea. I consider this a must. Number three: Snacks. We really do need to eat all the time. Whether your on a special high salt no dairy diet like me or if you are gluten free, we all need frequent small meals to keep going. Number four: Don't be afraid to ask for help. We already have enough to worry about. If you need help just ask. Everyone needs a hand now and again and it is always better than knocking yourself out to keep your pride. Trust me it is not worth it. Number 5: Figure out what works for you. We are all guinea pigs in treatments but who knows our bodies better than us? Keep notes of days you feel better and worse. Did you do something different? Eat too many glutens? Number six: Find an outlet. No matter if it is venting to fellow dysies, writing in a diary, drawing or whatever relieves the stress for you, you need a way to calm down and distract yourself from the stresses of life. Now more importantly you need to say positive and make sure to smile and laugh whenever possible. It can be rough sometimes but remember you are not alone. We are all here to help each otter and good days will come.