The doctors first found out I had PCOS when I was in 6th grade, at 12 years old. I am now 14 and on metformin. I have been on in since the beginning of the summer and nothing seems to be helping. I don't know what to do anymore. My face is horrible, I feel like a balloon (185) (even though I dont look like one...much), and I am very VERY short and petite (4'9"). I am a nervous wreck...high school is starting in about 3 weeks, not even! I've been picked on ALL of my life, and I think I am decending into H*ll. No one understands and I feel so alone, unwanted, and used at times.
I have a very cruddy doctor that doesnt...erm...help. I felt like...some test rat. I've been stuck with needles about seriously 20 times in 8th grade. I have had 2 breakdowns in a class room...in GYM (kill me). I also ALWAYS brought in doctors notes.
Oh...I cant forget that my body is marked about EVERYWHERE. Huge and red. I have a fear of changing in locker rooms. I am marked...
-under arm
-back of legs
-stomach (all away around)
-under and over my boobs (yes..lets all gawk at the word..)
Hmmm...I'm a wreck with everything. So, the main concern is High School! Have any of you gone through this!? I mean, this should be h*ll!
__________________ -Sammi-Chan-
14
pcos since 6th grade
Life is short, and so am I.
Don't be afraid to look up to someone, I've been doing it all my life. (literaly)
Yup, can I identify!!!!! I remember, at the end of 8th grade the students all went to Raging Waters to celebrate before grad night (thank goodness for my sarong), and I got sunburned all across my shoulders and back. I have big purple stretch marks on my shoulders and the sunburn made them stand out even more, so for weeks afterward all I heard was, "Oh, that looks awful! How did you hurt yourself so bad?" It was awful.
Just keep in mind that, as you get to HS, there are plenty of people like you, people who will understand everything you're going through. I know there are plenty of pinheads out there, but just get yourself involved in doing what you love and be friendly and interesting, and you'll meet people who will accept you as you are. HS freshman year has really been about the easiest for me, in terms of people accepting me for who I am and not judging me about my looks. I've actually gotten to the point where I can wear sleeveless shirts and spaghetti-strap dresses without a jacket or shawl...still working on the shorts-and-thighs issue though.
(You can also patent the sharp wisecrack and look-that-could-kill. I used those freely in junior high and now no one messes with me anymore!!!)
Also, remember that PCOS is not something that someone can look at you and say "Oh, she has that." If people don't ask, there's no reason to be afraid that you'll be considered some sort of freak. Good luck, and I think school will be good once you settle in.
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When I was younger people used to tell me I had the body of a dancer. Well, I don't anymore. I have the body of a goddess.
hey would u liek to be a penpal with me im 14 years old and my older sister has it and we believe i have it and this is my first time on this site as a member i also have a BIG depression problem and i take sedalias for it i am also going to high school but ppl call me a freak cuz ima punk rocker and im short and chunky :-) so if u wana be a penpal write me bak
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Hey Gals...
I am 18 years old and graduated from High School this past Spring....I know exactly how you feel and I know exactly what you are getting ready to go through....If you gals wanna talk just email me....or you can add me to MSN messenger
I am looking forward to hearing from you....Take Care
Lorea
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i know exactly what you mean...im 15 and i am a sophmore this year....last year i was going through what you are..and i still am....i was 13 when they dx me...i have marks everywhere to...i had to undress in front of girls..and luckly it wasnt that bad..i was able to go in the stalls ( if your hs has one)..all i can say is...it wont be as bad as you think..at least mine wasnt and im 197....il tell you this....ppl will like you and you will find friends who honestly dont care....hs is great....just pray and have faith..everything will work out....but in the meanwhile i will be praying for you!
I totally know what you're going through. I'm 14, going on 15 and I'm going to be a freshman this year also. I have marks everywhere! No lie! My back is awful and disgusting and I can barely stand it! And I'm even affraid to become a homecoming attendant because I would have to wear a dress..ugh! but i'm also here if ya need to chat! I think we've got tons in common so just email me er something!
Hi girls-
I'm 18 and just graduated from high school. It can seem awful somedays but i found it so much easier than middle school. You are never alone. It may seem that way with all the skinny perfect girls out there but know you are beautiful just the way you are. Don't let them depress you. It's awful fealing unwanted. Be proud of who you are. Hold your head up high and try to enjoy high school.
Much love,
shannae
I know exactly how you feel!! I remember when I started high school...I couldn't sleep for nights before and I had this horrible sick feeling in my stomach.
I just graduated in June and it turned out that high school was really the best 4 years of my life..I met amazing people and, suprisingly, I was never really picked on about any of the symptoms I have (including facial hair). I think throughout the 4 years of high school the subject of such matters was brought up MAYBE 5 times. I even found a boyfriend freshman year and we're still together (we're actually hanging out together in Burger King right now ).
High school may not turn out to be as bad as you're thinking it will be. You've just got to keep positive about everything, and it'll take some time to get used to everything, but I'm the most insecure, shy, person in the world (I NEVER wear my hair up beause if I do then I can't hide my face) and I went to a high school were I didn't know anyone..yet I managed to make a friend on the first day! And don't forget that you've always got us Cysters!!
i feel the same way i hate my body and gym class. im going in2 the 11th grade this september im from new york i dont kno about new jersey but in my school were allowed to wear sweats over our jeans maybe u could try that i was diagnoised at the hardest time in my life during my freshman year. highschool is not as bad as u think its nothing like the movies you see on tv what really helps is trying 2 keep a positive attitude even though sumtimes its hard and remeber ur no different then other girls.
__________________ Jennifer DX-november 2005 glucophage 2000mg spironolactone 200mg yaz and nexium
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14 and depressed... 
) Talk to you soon!
Katie
