Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS about 12 years ago and since then there's been really bad times and some ok times but at the moment things seem really bad and I don't have anyone to talk to who understands. I lost my dad just before Christmas which came as a huge shock. Since then I've stuck as close to possible with my low GI diet but I've also had off days. I also work full time and study part time all of which takes a lot of effort at the moment. My exercise regime has gone out of the window, although I never seem to get chance to sit down - I'm always running about doing something. Anyway, to cut a long story short, I think I've put a bit of weight back on and I feel really awful. I know I need to start exercising to make myself feel better but there doesn't seem to be enough hours in a day. I don't know what to do to help myself feel any better and its starting to affect my marriage now. I hate letting my husband see my body - I think it must be repulsive for him. He always compliments me but I just assume he's trying to make me feel better. I know you probably can't help but it feels a bit better just getting this off my chest. Thank you x
Hi Claire,
First of all I am sorry about your loss, losing a loved one is a major trauma so do not be so hard on yourself at this difficult time.
I think most of us knows what it is like to be at the bottom, you know what you need to do to make yourself better ie the excerise and the food but somehow you can just not motivate yourself to get there.
I have been there myself, I think most of us have. The thing is as you prob know that once you are in a routine you feel so much better as a result. For now, just do what you can, walk or cycle as much as you can, get off the bus two stops early, get the stairs instead of the lift, maybe an excerise dvd at home, hit the dance floor if you go clubbing etc. Go for walks with your husband etc. Dont put any more pressure on yourself at this hard time, but be kind and patient with yourself. Support yourself like you would a friend, be as nice and patient with yourself as you would with your friend.
Also, drink 2l waters a day, take a good quality multivitamin, always eat breakfast, 5 fruit and veg a day and LOW GI whenever you can. These small changes alone will prob make you loose abit weight to make you feel better then you can up everything when you feel stronger and better inyourself.
Also sometimes it is nice to do something for motivation, buy a low gi cook book, fitness dvd etc. Just something small to lift your spirits
Thanks for replying. Its nice to know somebody knows how it feels. Every day is such hard work at the moment and I hate feeling like this, mostly because I take it out on the people trying to help. I should be used to it after all these years but I think losing my dad has just made the PCOS problems seem worse for some reason.
xx
Thanks for replying. Its nice to know somebody knows how it feels. Every day is such hard work at the moment and I hate feeling like this, mostly because I take it out on the people trying to help. I should be used to it after all these years but I think losing my dad has just made the PCOS problems seem worse for some reason.
xx
Hey hun. I am so sorry to hear about the problesm you are having right now. Losing your Dad must be so tough and I don't blame you for feeling down about everything else as well. I agree with the others that you should try not to punish yourself cos you have put on a bit of weight or can't fit in the exercise. Like someone suggested just try and eat well (but don't worry so much about it necessarily being GI), drink water and maybe try and fit a swim or something relaxing in maybe once a week or something. It may seem too difficult but you sound like you are so stressed as well so making time for you should be a priority.
I also just wanted to say that I suffer from depression and I definitely think its linked to my PCOS. And its a viscious circle. Something bad happens and you look at the rest of your life and don't like what you see. Basically what I am saying is that if you feel you are getting too low then reach out to your husband and see if you can work something out together.
Hard Work 
