I dont know about any of you girls but I have been depressed now for two years I am on meds (have been for six years) but I cannot get out of this pit of despair ... as soon as I wake up I just want to stay in bed ....
I used to spent a lot of the time preening and making myself feel good but since my diagnosis two years ago of male pattern hair loss I have lost all interest I mean WHAT IS THE POINT ... my flat is a mess I drink too much and I wanna feel normal again .. how how how how can I get myself out of this hole
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I'm sorry you're feeling so bad right now. What type of doctor do you see? I don't want to discourage you, but I saw a post the other day (I didn't read it because it didn't apply to me) but it was titled "Do Not Use Rogaine". I'm assuming it doesn't work. I saw in your siggy that you do. Have you asked about taking Met for PCOS? I've heard many women say that the hair loss stopped after taking Met. I know that Spiro stops the excessive facial hair, but it may also help with the hair loss (since I think they're both related to androgens). I haven't researched that. But, I think you really need a doctor who you can work with ongoing, and who will offer you solutions to your problems. If one method doesn't work, try another. Perhaps you might also need an anti-depressant? I hope you're feeling better soon. Good luck.
__________________ Carrie (Pa) 31 y.o., married, 1 stepdaughter (10 yrs old). Diagnosed with PCOS in Aug '05. No current treatment.
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I'm soooo sorry you are feeling so poorly. Please don't give up hope. Are you exercising at all? If not, make time in your day to get it in - it will help you feel better. If you are not on Met (glucophage) find a doctor that will prescribe it. That also will make you feel better. Sometimes you just have to do it! You have to get out of bed, get dressed - put your make up on. Clean your house. You have to make your own happiness because nobody else will do it for you.
what meds are you on if i may ask...how long have you been on them??
(my problem lately is the mood swings and some nice funks..i go through phases where i can't clean or do anything productive in my apt.i have had a few spots where i haven't left the house for days and even once for 2 months.. fortunately i have a very supportive family and my mom is great. she goes with me to my head dr and she has been helping me go through my apt. i have a real problem buying and hoarding things....i have been dx as adhd and bipolar....i'm on a load of drugs for them both, not to mention yasmin and spiro for the pcos.)
do you have a dr that you like?? and feel comfortable talking to??
let me know if there is anything i can help with or that any of us can...we will do what we can. i have found this site to be a godsend and when i haven't been able to get out of the house because i didn't want to see or talk to anyone i could get on here and talk or read and realize that i am not alone.
hopefully some of this made sense...and maybe helps.....
I have taken note of all of your messages .... I am on Met have been for a few months I spent the last year trying out all types of drugs to slow down the hair loss and I am now on rogaine 5%, (not relally helping me at all), Metformin, (was on Diantte) but bloodpressure was too high and am on paxil (Seroxat) anti depressent ... mine is all down to this hair loss ... I feel like I cant control my body and I fixate on any men with hair loss and dread to think what mine is like ... I have seen a therapist but she was banging on about my family life (which is good) .... I dunno I just cant get out of this hole I am in ...
I do exercise although admitedly its a bit more sporadic ... I used to be a regular three days a weeker now its two at the most .. but I have to admit I can feel better once I have been .. its getting the motivition but I am forcing myself ... my fear is also I am single at 31 always wanted children always loved the male attention .. I cant get over the fear that I am turning into some guy girl ! .
Thanks for listening to me rant
Sallxx
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Im so sorry you feel this way,
I sometimes feel the same too, but since i started some depression medicine im feeling a lot better and more optimistic about life.
Im also 32 and single, and want very much to have children some day. THis fact used to make me so depressed and anxious.
Im now facing it with optimism, Im sure youll find some guy that will love you because you deserve it.
SMILE!
I'm sorry you are feeling so terrible. Maybe you should talk to your doc about a change in meds? I've been dealing with depression on and off since I was about 12, and I have to say making sure I get a min of 30 minutes exercise every day makes a HUGE difference for me.
I hope things are looking up for you soon.
(((HUGS)))
__________________ ~Laura
weight: 208/150/138
I've lost 58lbs !!!!!!!!! only 12 lbs. to go!
Give Thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1
I'll join the ranks of I am so sorry you feel this way. I think you are doing wonderfully and you should be proud of yourself for the accomplishments you are making. Exercising even a little bit is more than I am doing! lol
If you need anything, we are always here for you. Please feel better.
Heather
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DH: Mike 30
DD: Hailey Susan
DX January 2002 through lap
Furbaby: Toby, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Hailey Susan born December 12, 2004
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Cant do this much more 
