10/12/2026
POTS vs. Anxiety: Understanding the Difference | POTS Episode 6
Is it anxiety, or could it be POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a form of dysautonomia that affects the autonomic nervous system and can cause symptoms such as a rapid heart rate, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and brain fog.
Because POTS and anxiety can share similar symptoms, people living with POTS are sometimes told their symptoms are caused by anxiety. But POTS is a real medical condition, and its symptoms deserve to be taken seriously.
In Episode 6, we discuss the difference between POTS symptoms and anxiety, why POTS symptoms arenât always limited to standing, and why symptoms that continue while sitting or lying down shouldnât automatically be dismissed as anxiety.
If youâre living with POTS, suspect you may have POTS, or are trying to understand the connection between anxiety and dysautonomia, this episode is for you.
At Cognitive FX, we help people with complex symptoms find answers and better understand what theyâre experiencing.
Topics covered:
    â˘Â    POTS vs. anxiety symptoms
    â˘Â    Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
    â˘Â    Dysautonomia and the autonomic nervous system
    â˘Â    POTS symptoms while lying down
    â˘Â    Rapid heart rate, dizziness, and brain fog
    â˘Â    Why POTS can be mistaken for anxiety
    â˘Â    Understanding and communicating chronic illness symptoms