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Originally Posted by meandabby Sometimes it's not just PCOS but the treatment that creates more problems. I have had a problem with depression and anxiety for many years. In the past year I was put on progesterone and in the 3 months that I took it I developed symptoms of prementrual dysphoric disorder. Added to the other medications that I was already taking (that I had finally been able to cut back on due to good therapy and lots of work) I had to add Zoloft. I am doing better now and have stopped the progesterone but when I was given it no one even mentioned to me that there might be some increase in my mental issues. It would be nice for studies to be done on patients with PCOS and also diagnosed with mental illness and how to treat both together. |
I have also had a problem with depression and anxiety for years. I have been on Zoloft for almost 10 years now (wow, has it been that long????). The drug has definitely changed my brain chemistry, which kind of freaks me out. I'm just learning NOW after all this time that PCOS is linked to depression and anxiety, and my goal is to get off of the zoloft. I am following the Insulin Resistance Diet (it's only my first day, so wish me luck). I'm hoping that this helps me so I can get off the drugs!! If I only knew then what I know now!!
