Do you have PCOS and suffer from Bipolar?

stephlovespeter_xo · 01-26-2009, 07:35 PM

Within this past month, I was just recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I suffer from manic episodes as well as social phobia due to biopolar. My family and boyfriend find it very hard to cope with me sometimes, but more importantly i find it hard to cope with myself. I can't help but wonder if there is a tie between our PCOS and our bipolar - hormones have to play a huge role in this, don't you think?

Let me know your thoughts on this topic!

ForeverCurious · 01-27-2009, 08:25 PM

I dont have bipolar ... at least as far as I know lol

but I do have social phobia, panic attacks, and depression

suitesugar · 01-28-2009, 05:56 PM

I was recently diagnosed with bi-polar as well. It is the most difficult thing I deal with resulting from my PCOS. The hair, the acne and the weight just might be tolerable if I could function properly. How are you dealing with it medically? My doctors are still stumped as to what to do with me but I am going to see a PCOS specialist soon.

stephlovespeter_xo · 01-29-2009, 12:41 AM

I'm so sorry - it's hard isn't it? For so long, these emotional changes were happening in my body and i could never pinpoint what they were. Even now, a month after my diagnosis and I still feel like it can't be. I completely agree with you, the most difficult part is dealing with the symptoms of the PCOS along with my raging episodes and mood swings. Even today, I was so completely unstable - sometimes I feel like I am going absolutely nuts! Do you suffer from social phobia as well? I have a hard time going out anywhere.. for a year, I was pretty much bedridden from all my surgeries and everything and now I feel like I am being shoved back into the world and I forgot what it was like to interact with people. It is so hard

Not to mention, the hair, the weight, and the acne.. it's dreadful. My family and my boyfriend are getting the most of it too, they're the ones always around me.. and sometimes the things that they do or say trigger an episode, it's so hard.

Well, my pcos is being treated with just birth control for the time being (i don't think my doctor quite knows what to put me on - she's not too familiar with the disease). And as for my bipolar, I'm actually starting my medication on Friday. I can't wait to finally have things turn around - I am so sick of being so unstable. That is definitely a good idea - they will have the answers to your questions. I'm considering going to a PCOS clinic here as well.. let me know what your specialist tells you, i'd be interested to know what they say about bipolar and pcos.

If you ever need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to message me! The good thing is that we can both relate, we're not just dealing with pcos - we're dealing with bipolar as well and it can be hard to find people who know exactly what you're going through. We can be pcos/bipolar support cysters! LOL

floppydee · 02-21-2009, 06:41 PM

Oh can I join? I go to my first Pdoc appt on Tuesday and I KNOW a DX of bipolar is on the way. I hear it takes awhile to be DX's, but I can wait. I am SOOO scared, but I was so relieved when I finally brought up my feelings to my reg doc.

HUGS to you all. I too deal with weight gain, excess hair and the worst of my symptoms is cystic acne. All over my chest and back and jawline on my face. I HATE IT. I hate the scars...oh the scars.

I WOULD love LOVE a bipolar PCOS buddy

witchgrl · 02-22-2009, 03:15 PM

Hi all ! Bipolar II with anxiety disorder. I rapid cycle and I mean RAPID - within a day my moods can swing. Anxiety is a HUGE problem with me. I also don't get euphoric mania but dysphoric so I rarely get that energy burst that can come with mania. Bipolar is very difficult because it is often misdiagnosed and medication will probably need adjustment for the rest of your life. Mine changes with the seasons and whats going on in my life. Hugs to anyone dealing with this - it is awful.