I was diagnosed bipolar about 8 years ago. I'm also ADD, OCD, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder/agoraphobic, this is all tied in with the PCOS and over the years since I've been diagnosed with both, I have related them back and forth, and just deal with it all. It's not easy, but it's become routine. I shave my face everyday (mostly goatee, and mustache area), I have very thin hair (pic is a wig), I had gastric bypass to lose weight about 4 years ago, I'll never be able to carry a child to term (which is fine since I've made peace with not having children). All the symptoms of PCOS slap me in the face daily. I've been suicidal most of my life, and before the meds for the psychiatric parts, plus therapy, I was a goner. I've hit rock bottom so many times, and almost died on most of those occasions. Everyday is a struggle, and I send hugs to everyone who suffers. |