We all need to be able to turn to family and friends when we’ve got a problem. There is a strong link between the support we receive and our well-being.
It is this type of support that helps Eric Rohr deal with living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). POTS causes an excessive heart rate upon standing up.
Both a high school student of excellence with a full AP/IB class schedule and an important player on his volleyball team, Eric deals with a list of symptoms:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Chronic Pain (General)
- Chest Pains
- Heart Palpitations
- Fatigue
- Shortness of Breath
- Brain Fog
- Weakness
According to his coaches, Eric’s ability to overcome the challenges posed by POTS isn’t what makes him a good volleyball player. Rather:
“Eric is a good volleyball player who has to deal with POTS.”
Volleyball helped Eric recover. Knowing he could physically be able to play the sport again was a big confidence boost for him.
His journey has been simplified by the support of his volleyball coach and especially his teammates.
It’s a reminder why support helps us cope with the ups and downs of life.
Through the selfless act of kindness by Eric’s teammates, these young men restore faith in humanity. Not only for Eric but also for his family.
We all want people who understand us and can be depended upon during tough times.
- Support can come from family, friends, pets, neighbors and clergy.
- Support can be emotional or financial.
- Support can come from a mental health professional.
- Support comes in many forms, and it is helpful to have a variety of different resources to lean on.
Giving and receiving support from others is a basic human need.
Simple yet bold acts of comfort and understanding is what this world needs more of!
