Feeling Blue

chan · 03-12-2004, 03:24 PM

I am feeling blue. I would like to talk to someone that can help me figure out if I am suppose to feel this way. I just need a friend to talk to.

Julius · 03-12-2004, 03:27 PM

hey, what's up?

I'll try to help you as much as I can! (as will most of the ladies here.)

chan · 03-12-2004, 03:32 PM

I am just feeling scared and wondering if I am going to feel like this for the rest of my life. I have had pcos for 5 years and the symptoms seem to be getting worse. Am I suppose to feel this way? I feel tired, depressed, alot of pelvic pain. I am just wondering does it get worse??

Julius · 03-12-2004, 03:40 PM

well, what symptoms are getting worse? are you on any meds?

I was diagnosed 5 years ago too. I certainly saw a few symptoms (weight gain and excess hair in places I sure don't want it) get worse...but I'm on the pill which makes my periods like clockwork.

I get distressed about it too. I think it's only natural. We're dealing with a 'disease' that we can't possibly control on our own. ANytime anything is out of your own control, it's upsetting.

as for pelvic pain, I'd go see a doc. Maybe there are more issues there that can be dealt with by pros.

I'm sorry you're feeling down. Generally, we've all been there. I'm normally a happy, upbeat, positive person...but sometimes all this stress does get to me. I get upset, tired and unmotivated. What I do is just take a step back and realize all the good things that are going on in my life.

I'm not on any meds besides birth control, but I know a lot of cysters have had great success with certain meds. It is scary, but it'll just make us stronger people in the end.

chan · 03-12-2004, 03:59 PM

well it just seems like my overall mood, the pelvic pain I have been told is due to my cysts that are probalby flaring. But I just can't differenciate what is due to pcos or is it something else? but you are right positive side is that we got two children out of this. I am currently taking spironolactone for the hair growth and metformin for my blood sugar level. My doctor also put me on this medication that induces my period because otherwise I will get nothing. She told me that as long as I get them every three months I am ok, if not it increases my chances of ovarian cancer. I guess that is what scares me, but maybe the chances are slim. I just think to myself why me?? But them I look at everything else and think it could be a lot worse. And there are alot of women out there with the same. I guess just someone to talk to is nice.

lizzyp62280 · 03-12-2004, 04:00 PM

Hey girl hang in there. Its a hard and sometimes lonely road. I hate it, I get so mad sometimes, especially when the doc plays with my meds, and then I cry because I'll never be normal. YOur totally right to feel this way. It's a bad thing to have to go through. But it will get better I hope. And that's all you can do is hold on to the hope and make the best of what you have. Even if it isn't much. Just stick in there, and see your doc about the pain. And if you need to talk I'm here for ya!

Julius · 03-12-2004, 04:05 PM

chan - it definitely is nice to have someone to talk to. I don't know anyone with PCOS personally, so this board has been a saving grace for me. Even my great boyfriend can't possibly comprehend some of the issues we face.

sounds like you are in good medical hands though. and as for increase in ovarian cancer, while it's a possibility, don't dwell on it. Take good care of yourself and thwart it as much as possible. (Besides, these days, doesn't 'everything' cause cancer?)

Lizzy's right - it is natural to feel this way.

and so what we'll never be 'normal' From what I've seen of normal, I don't want to be it! Dealing with this has made me a unique person and in some ways, I'm grateful for it.

chan · 03-12-2004, 04:19 PM

Yeah i guess you are right. I am in good hands. But it is just so hard sometimes because no one understands, except for the women that have the same thing. It is a battle but trying to get through it is a challenge. But thanks for the kind words and find it comforting that I can talk to you all when I have a problem.

Julius · 03-12-2004, 04:27 PM

anytime.

kwannabee · 03-13-2004, 01:08 PM

Hi Chan...glad you reached out...this 'thing' we deal with stinks...sometimes knowing that youre not alone out there in the big universe is all it takes to get out of the doldrums...we've all been there. I just wanted to say though that sometimes those weird hormones we fight with all the time can create issues...sort of like post partum depression symptoms. I just encourage you to seek medical help if you dont start feeling a little better...sometimes the doc can detect a hormonal surge thats out of whack...we all go through dark days and thats okay...but none of us are doctors and we all try to diagonose ourselves...but lets face it without medical training we can only guess. (some people might not agree with that but i just say that cuz i regret not calling doctors and later finding out i should have...) You know yourself and your body and your usual state of being...but if your concerned on an ongoing basis make sure you get checked out...could be totally hormonal and easily treated.

Best of luck to you...take care!! Keep us posted!