Potsy Penguin for POTS Stickers ©

We made these stickers for awareness about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome also known as POTS. We wanted to offer a couple stickers that are not only inclusive to those with chronic illness, but also want to bring awareness while also helping the community. These stickers with Potsy the Penguin© on it, will have 30% of proceeds being donated to Dysautonomia International: POTS Research Fund in our hopes to help fund research.

What is POTS? In simplist terms Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common autonomic nervous system disorder characterized by an excessively fast heart rate and symptoms of lightheadedness upon standing.  But those with POTS know it is not that simple, as people with POTS can and do have symptoms even without changing positions, and its not limited to tachycardia and lightheadedness. The average time to diagnosis is 5 years and 11 months because most people are dismissed/misdiagnosed and told it is anxiety. There is no cure and you may be surprised to know that it is not a rare condition. in fact, POTS impacts an estimated 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 Americans (numbers are unknown for other countries). There is a issue of doctors not knowing about POTS to properly treat and diagnose POTS.

Some symptoms those with POTS have to deal with are (but not limited to):

• Tachycardia (See Potsy’s Heart)
• Migraines (See the rip in Potsy's head)
• Dizziness/Lightheadedness (Notice Potsy's Eyes)
• Blood Pooling (Notice Potsy's Feet color)
• Chest Pain
• Chronic Fatigue
• Shortness of breath/Air Hungry
• Nausea
• Fainting
• And more.

To find out more information on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome click here

For a lot more information from an influencer who speaks on her experience with POTS we encourage you to follow her tiktok here. Websites I have found with information on POTS is very limited on explanations but this influencer speaks up about things those with POTS go through that you wont find on regular websites. 

WE INTEND TO HAVE MORE OF OUR VOODOO BABIES THAT REPRESENT OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES AS WELL AS OTHER PRODUCTS WITH THEM SO TO BRING MORE AWARENESS AND MORE DONATIONS TO THAT COMMUNITY. 

 If you have suggestions or ideas specifically for our Voodoo Baby Line such as a chronic illness you would like represented please click this link and scroll to fill out the Awareness form with your ideas.

Each sticker is approximately 3”