Hey everyone. I'm Samantha [i'm sure you guessed that already] and I'm 19. I was diagnosed with PCOS two days ago and after having done some research, I've become completely devestated. At first, I was in shock and now I just can't stop crying. I don't know what to do. I feel like this shouldnt be happening to me. I'm just here to get support from other women who are going through the same thing and learn more about it.
You have come to the right place. Please don't be discouraged. There are so many successful women here that prove that PCOS can be managed. Your life is not over. Stick around and read the stickies at thke top of this forum. I know that has really helped me to feel more hopeful. And if you have questions, please ask them. Or go over to the Rant or Depression forum, and talk about how you are feeling. *hug*
((HUGS)). I know how you feel. The good news is that you got a diagnosis at a young age. This means, you can start treatment and it maybe wont get worse. It's easier to control when you are younger. PCOS is not a death sentence..and it's sometimes a pain in the butt...but it's really not that bad. Research as much as you can and become an expert at PCOS (and more importantly your PCOS and how it affects you). Good luck and we're here to help support you.
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PCOS is manageable -- it sometimes just takes awhile to figure out the right combination of diet, exercise, and medication that works for you. You can do it! There are so many wonderful women and so many resources on this site. Just take it one day at a time, and you'll be on your way to managing your health before you know it!
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PCOS is manageable -- it sometimes just takes awhile to figure out the right combination of diet, exercise, and medication that works for you. You can do it! There are so many wonderful women and so many resources on this site. Just take it one day at a time, and you'll be on your way to managing your health before you know it!
Very good advice.
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hello samantha! My name is Corey and I am in the same boat as you... on one hand I am relieved to find out what is going on with my body and on the other I can't stop feeling upset and confused. I'm on the verge of tears constantly it seems. So I know exactly what you're going through right now, I'm sure (I hope) everything will get better and by reaching out for the help of this board it is one step towards that.
I'm glad you're feeling a bit more hopeful. You joined about the same time as me and when I saw someone else posting feeling desparate my heart felt for you. I am still swinging between relief and depression myself. There is lots to be done, and I am cheered that there is lots I can do for myself. It's more than I thought, but then more is "wrong" than I thought too.
I hope that you continue to feel perkier about things. There are FAB resources out there - on here, in books, all over. I hope you begin to feel more encouraged.
I feel a little bit relieved because it explains some problems i'm been having [dark spots, weight problems, missing periods] but at the same time, i'm still depressed. but i'm glad to know there's so many resources that will help me.
Hello! You aren't alone. There are a lot of wonderful ladies on this site who are going through the same thing and can offer you awesome advice.
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not to fret you came to the right place do not get discouraged because i was the same way you were a while back i thought my life was over and that i would never be able to have children and i iwas going to be fat the rest of my life first you have to calm down because its not the end of the world pcos can be manageable with diet and medication and a healthy outlook u have to find a good dr one that knows about the condition because if you dont i think we can all agree they are pretty much uneducated about it if need anyone to talk to hit me up k bye
Can I start by saying please please please believe me when I say you will not feel like this forever! And I 'm sorry but this is going to be a long post because I want to tell you what I did which has taken me to a much happier place!!!
I have also just discovered I have PCOS and this is my first post. After realising I had lost half of my hair I did some research on the internet and discovered it. I have nearly all symptoms excluding weight gain (which may be because of an overactive thyroid but I hope not!) - insulin resistance/acne/hair growth/hair loss/digestive problems/body odour to name just a few of the biggies. I know exactly how you feel - absolutely and completely devastated. I felt sub-human and diseased. For the first few weeks I was a mess, crying and wallowing in self pity - why me? I am single at the moment and a big worry was not finding someone who would want to be with a possibly infertile woman. I would look at pregnant mothers or woman eating indulgent food and would be totally overcome with jealously. BUT it is now a month later and I can say now that I have accepted PCOS and am learning to live with it. I realised there is no point in feeling depressed about it, it will only make me feel worse mentally and physically.
Being proactive is the best thing you can do. The first thing I did, and I recommend you doing, is to get knowledgable about PCOs. I ordered two of the most recommended books off the internet (I can't remember the titles of hand but I can get them tonight for you if you would like). Searching on the internet is good for some things but when it comes to health, some sites can scare you uneccessarily (especially if they are trying to sell a product!). From everything I have read on PCOS there is one thing that is clear - it can be controlled by diet. Our bodies are imbalanced and it is that imbalance that causes the symptoms. By eating the right foods and taking the right supplements we can turn things round. I booked an appt for a nutrition and came out with a healthy meal plan and some supplements to take. She also told me something that really cheered me up. My biggest worry is not being able to have babies so I asked her about it. She said diet can make all the difference when trying to get pregnant. She said she has lots of colleagues with PCOS and they all have had children - one even had a happy accident!
I admit that being on a strict diet is tough (I was addicted to sugar!) but knowing that I have the power to make myself healthy is the only motivation I need. And I do treat myself - life would be too boring otherwise. I was just in Italy on holiday and boy did I eat gelato (icecream!). It's only been a month and it takes 6 for your body to repair itself so I am not feeling the effects yet but I know I will. And whenever I start to feel jealous of others I just think - you are eating bad food and I'm not, my body is going to love me and yours is not!
Well I'll shut-up now. I have lots more to say about what I've learned and experienced but I don't want to bore you. Can I just say again that you will feel better, it is just a big shock to you right now. Every morning you wake up the load will be a little lighter. Remember at least 1 in 10 woman have and we are the lucky ones because we know and can change it.
First off, I want to say thank you so much for that post. I was just starting to get all mopey again because I started thinking about it alot and then I read what you said and my mood has completely changed. I'm ready to treat it instead of letting it control me. I would love to talk to you more. <33 somethingvague06@gmail.com
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Me {samantha}: 19
BF {kevin}: 22
diagnosed with acute insomnia: [11/2006] diagnosed with pcos: [6.6.07]
symptoms: Mild hidradenitis suppurativa Obesity Body acne Missing Periods Infertility IR Hypertension
Absolutely Devestated 
that's why i found this site so amazing, so helpful and ive made so many new friends.
I know how you feel... 
