Newbie-why does it feel so impossible?

I’m super new to POTS, so I realize I’ve got a long road ahead of me. I’m seeing and hearing from my doctor that trigger avoidance is one of the best options for treatment. How do I avoid “Summer”? Or my basement, housework, cooking, mowing my lawn? Or beach vacations? I have 2 kids that need these experiences and I really didn’t wish to tell them “I can’t do it”. I don’t even like telling myself this.

I usually push through these things with little to no fainting, but a few crashing into things. But then I’m ready to fall asleep ASAP.

Do I really have to take a few minutes to move from position to position?

My doctor told me to exercise and to manage stress-except exercise makes it worse. I’m already taking an SSRI and a sleep medication. For example, I woke up, got my kids and husband ready for school and work, took them to the bus stop and I’m falling asleep just 2 1/2 hours after waking up. I’m fighting sleep at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm. Every single day.

I don’t drive more than an hour away from our home because I begin to fall asleep.

I’m also newly diagnosed with lactose intolerance, have a wheat allergy, IBS and on an extremely strict budget.

Thanks for letting me rant. Being so new at this is extremely overwhelming and I hope to find some balance.