What Is Dysautonomia? Dysautonomia is a group of conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system—the part of the body responsible for things like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation. When this system doesn’t work as it should, everyday activities can become more challenging and symptoms may feel unpredictable. How Dysautonomia Affects Mental Health Living with dysautonomia can take a toll on emotional well‑being. Symptoms such as dizziness, r

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that disrupts heart rate and blood pressure regulation, often leading to debilitating physical symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, and fatigue. Beyond these physiological challenges, POTS frequently intersects with psychiatric distress. Many patients experience anxiety, depression, and cognitive dysfunction—commonly referred to as “brain fog”—which significantly impacts qualit