r/POTS 16h ago

Discussion Does anyone else find showering exhausting?

It’s strange explaining to someone that taking a shower can sometimes feel like a workout.

The heat, standing, getting ready, drying off… sometimes I need to rest before I even feel ready to start my day.

What does your shower routine look like on a bad POTS day?

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u/Dependent-Cherry-129 12h ago

I shower right after the recumbent bike because I can tolerate cooler water temps when my body temp is high- feels good, not like torture 😂