Im 20 and i got diagnosed in july this year, and ever since then ive been going to the doctor every 2 weeks. Just about more and more stuff that im sick of.
I feel embarassed to even have this. and i feel like its not a good enough reason to be sad about it. But i am. i dont tell anyone, but really, im sad that this is the reason i have been overweight since i was 14!
Its the reason i was teased and looked down upon, and always felt disgusting and the odd one out at a private catholic school. and even that there is a possibility that i may not be able to have children scares me. i never thought that could be. PCOS sucks.
And im even embarassed that i have to get my thoughts out on the internet, and not in reality. so dumb. but really i think i can get through it. I suppose it will take time. and i cant change what it has already done. anyway there is my little vent.
feels better
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This is exactly how I feel… I feel like I could of wrote this!
This is exactly exactly how I feel. Thank you for putting it into words.
I feel this way every day, some days are better than others. Then there are those days where I’m miserable. being in a relationship is extremely difficult because guys don’t seem to understand what PCOS is like and how it affects EVERYTHING even if you explain it to them! I’m having to have surgery because my PCOS has caused excruciating pain to where I can’t function along with issues with my cervix and uterus, and I’m 24! The worst part is, is that I had to see a different Gynecologist on Tuesday because my primary Doctor was in surgery with other patients. This doctor made me feel horrible about myself, tried to put me on a birth control that would make me gain even MORE weight, he called me fat, and said that to cure everything and make the pain go away I should get knocked up. Not something you say to a scared person who probably can’t have kids. It’s hard believe me I know, I’ve been in excruciating pain since September with no relief. But you can and will get through this. It’s tough but you’re tougher! Keep your head up!
Relax ladies! You’re not alone in this journey and the best way to feel better is to talk about it! Forget ’em boys! They never understand! I’ve had pcos since I was 17 and never had a regular period in my life! My doctor told me the only way to treat is it to exercise and lose weight! Try fun ways if the gym bores you! Dancing or swimming! Or if you’re a gamer get the dance game on Wii or the PS! I’ve always been overweight too and with irregular periods I can imagine how frustrating life can be! Science has come a long way and there’s no reason you can’t not get pregnant! Have some faith! But it’s all about bringing a lifestyle change! Avoid fatty foods, eat berries and good fats like avocados and almonds… put a full stop to carbs and sugars! Don’t give up!!!
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I was diagnosed at 22 and at the time I noticed a small patch of hair on my chin. I am now 28 years old and that patch has progressed to most of my chin. I have to shave everyday and I’m constantly self-conscious. I can tell sometimes that people are looking at my hair instead of me. I’ve heard whispers, and I’ve been mocked, I can’t keep my weight down, I have acne and scars on my face, I have sudden mood swings that I just can’t explain, and sometimes my thoughts are just super foggy. I ask myself sometimes how my boyfriend can even love me like this. I see him look at it sometimes and he’s actually even asked to touch it but I’ve never let him. We are more than our appearance, more than our weight, and more than our ability to have children. We have a lot more to offer, and even though I still struggle with believing this sometimes, I like to remind myself of it everyday. I will not be a victim of this thing. WE >PCOS
just an update on this comment: My boyfriend proposed three days ago! I can’t believe I let my inhibitions make me doubt that someone could truly love me just the way I am <3