thank you all for waiting patiently as the server was being developed, we are truly grateful!!!!
our server offers:
a system-friendly environment! we have PK, TB, and Octo!
plenty of activities for age regressors, such as links to niche kid-friendly websites, digital coloring pages, and much more!
scans/archives of childrens media
links to accredited mental & physical health research
a motivational, personalized sticker sheet for every member!
...and so much more!
join us today >>> https://discord.gg/6DJNSG7hwu
quick disclaimer: as our server is sesame street themed, a few images and gifs used as decoration may cause unintentional eyestrain or discomfort! here are some links to help photosensitive members reduce the risk of unnecessary seizures or strain!
you've probably noticed this blog is pretty dead! that's because i (the previous owner of elmo's world) have been very distant from the agere community... u see, i don't regress anymore! ive found other coping mechanisms that im happy with. regression got me through a lot for many years, but ive started a new chapter :-)
i transferred ownership to my good friend morgan. not only are they more active in the agere scene, they've also been one of my most diligent mods keeping the server active and running during my... extended vacation!
expect the server to get more lively in the future. thank you morgan!!!!
Wanted to join in for agepril and spread a little joy! Not all regressors are the same, we come in every size, color, disability and gender. No matter who you are or how you regress, you’re valid and loved! Thanks to @mitsukkii for coming with this lovely event!
My personal experience:
TL;DR? It works. I'm a person who's been living with POTS for a little over a year now. Doctors consider my case "abnormally severe," as even changes in resting posture affect me (rolling around, sitting up in bed, etc makes me lightheaded or faint). I've always been a huge Gatorade lover, even before my diagnosis, but I can (without bias) report that drinking it on hot, lazy days seems to always perk me up a bit. I've never been the most hydrated, but after drinking the travel-sized bottles of Gatorade Zero (#notsponsored) daily, I started using the bathroom the doctor recommended 3-5 times a day! Other than my toilet habits, I can confidently report a decrease in lightheadedness and fainting!
But wait, what's POTS?:
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, POTS, is part of a group of disorders that feature orthostatic intolerance [1], that being, a medical condition wherein a person's blood pressure drops when they are standing up (orthostasis) or sitting down [2]. Your nervous system is constantly working to keep your blood pressure homeostatic (in a stable internal environment). Usually, when a person stands, their autonomic nervous system "tells" blood vessels in the lower body to constrict, working against gravity to keep blood from pooling in their legs and ensuring a steady flow to their brain [3]. For whatever reason (the exact cause is unknown), in POTS patients, the nervous system fails to "tell" blood vessels in our lower bodies to constrict, causing the blood to drop down to our lower bodies and fail to reach our brains. In response, our hearts begin to beat rapidly to try and maintain a regular blood flow, resulting in heart palpitations, instability, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, chest pain, and a whole lot of other unpleasant symptoms.
What does Gatorade have to do with this?:
Gatorade (and many sports drinks) have become a staple in dysautonomia communities- but why? Sports drinks are full of electrolytes to replenish what athletes lose in sweat. One serving of Gatorade (lemon-lime) contains 80 milligrams of potassium and 270 milligrams of sodium [4] (which, compared to other drinks, is a significant amount). According to multiple studies, sodium increases plasma volume, lowers standing plasma norepinephrine (a hormone which affects your nervous system and heart beat), and decreases rapid changes in heart rate (ΔHR) in POTS patients [5]. POTS patients are also typically dehydrated and have electrolyte imbalances. Potassium, an electrolyte, helps with both problems. Electrolytes like potassium help transmit nerve impulses, contracting muscles, and maintain a fluid balance within the body. [6]
Conclusion:
Sports drinks like Gatorade are usually helpful to POTS patients. However, these drinks can be high in sugar content, which can be problematic for some people. There are plenty of edible alternatives for orthostatic patients to explore, such as salt chews, electrolyte drinks, liquid IV, and even plain old crackers.
our server is for mentally ill, traumatized, and disabled age regressors. we create, find, and share educational mental and physical health resources (everything is cross posted to this blog!)
I’m a Gatorade lover through and through (especially the sugar free), but my favorite thing for my POTS is Vitassium salt capsules!
They’re capsules instead of tablets so they don’t taste salty like most salt pills/mixes.
They’re super helpful! I take three salt capsules three times a day (coming to a total of 9 capsules a day). You can buy in bulk or set up a schedule so that they’re shipped to you monthly. Also I think you can get a discount if you use them for medical uses (like POTS).
My personal experience:
TL;DR? It works. I'm a person who's been living with (diagnosed) POTS for a little over a year now. Doctors consider my case "abnormally severe," as even changes in resting posture affect me (rolling around, sitting up in bed, etc makes me lightheaded or faint). I've always been a huge Gatorade lover, even before my diagnosis, but I can (without bias) report that drinking it on hot, lazy days seems to always perk me up a bit. I've never been the most hydrated, but after drinking the travel-sized bottles of Gatorade Zero (#notsponsored) daily, I started using the bathroom the doctor recommended 3-5 times a day! Other than my toilet habits, I can confidently report a decrease in lightheadedness and fainting!
But wait, what's POTS?:
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, POTS, is part of a group of disorders that feature orthostatic intolerance [1], that being, a medical condition wherein a person's blood pressure drops when they are standing up (orthostasis) or sitting down [2]. Your nervous system is constantly working to keep your blood pressure homeostatic (in a stable internal environment). Usually, when a person stands, their autonomic nervous system "tells" blood vessels in the lower body to constrict, working against gravity to keep blood from pooling in their legs and ensuring a steady flow to their brain [3]. For whatever reason (the exact cause is unknown), in POTS patients, the nervous system fails to "tell" blood vessels in our lower bodies to constrict, causing the blood to drop down to our lower bodies and fail to reach our brains. In response, our hearts begin to beat rapidly to try and maintain a regular blood flow, resulting in heart palpitations, instability, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, chest pain, and a whole lot of other unpleasant symptoms.
What does Gatorade have to do with this?:
Gatorade (and many sports drinks) have become a staple in dysautonomia communities- but why? Sports drinks are full of electrolytes to replenish what athletes lose in sweat. One serving of Gatorade (lemon-lime) contains 80 milligrams of potassium and 270 milligrams of sodium [4] (which, compared to other drinks, is a significant amount). According to multiple studies, sodium increases plasma volume, lowers standing plasma norepinephrine (a hormone which affects your nervous system and heart beat), and decreases rapid changes in heart rate (ΔHR) in POTS patients [5]. POTS patients are also typically dehydrated and have electrolyte imbalances. Potassium, an electrolyte, helps with both problems. Electrolytes like potassium help transmit nerve impulses, contracting muscles, and maintain a fluid balance within the body. [6]
Conclusion:
Sports drinks like Gatorade are usually helpful to POTS patients. However, these drinks can be high in sugar content, which can be problematic for some people. There are plenty of edible alternatives for orthostatic patients to explore, such as salt chews, electrolyte drinks, liquid IV, and even plain old crackers.
our server is for mentally ill, traumatized, and disabled age regressors. we create, find, and share educational mental and physical health resources (everything is cross posted to this blog!)
our server fully supports padded regressors and anyone who uses incontinence products :P
we're geared towards differently abled age regressors, of course we support that. people can use pads, pants, and diapers for a number of reasons, especially physically disabled folk with less control of their excretory system.
i knew it was a contreversial subject because a lot of agere servers are especially sensitive and can't get over the "ew potty talk nasty :(" mindset, but honestly it's just downright (ignorant at best, and) ableist.
disabled people should be allowed to speak about their conditions without fear.
a dear server member has sent us a collection of digital coloring pages 🖍️🌈!!!!
we've put em in a handy zip file. there are multiple categories, such as alphabet, bugs, dinos, months, etc!
don't want to download?
we get it. here are a few of the pretty pictures faye was kind enough to share with us! i will probably post more but i have to convert a lot of them from pdf to png.
thank you so much faye!!!!
our server finds and shares kid-friendly activities for regressors (everything is cross posted to this blog!)
made a passcode and verification channel for server security
we're almost ready to welcome in members!
interested in moderating? joining?
then hold on tight! this is an incomplete server. we're already working on fun and educational channels geared towards any differently-abled age regressor. some fun activities you should expect upon joining:
☆ coloring pages, word searches, bingo cards
☆ scans and archives of childrens media
☆ self care exercises, reminders, and activities
☆ accredited mental & physical health research
☆ a motivational, personalized sticker sheet for every member!
...and so much more!
even if you don't plan on joining, we'll be cross-posting all our resources here (with proper credits)
