laikola

Hello my fellow Cysters!!

I was diagnosed back in Sept 2007, when I was 22 years old. I also have an Aunt and Cousin who have been diagnosed as well.

Growing up, I was never sure if I wanted to have kids. And now finding out that I will probably have a hard chance of concieving has seriously hurt my heart. I'm usually a very upbeat person...but the past few months have been very rough. My PCOS is also causing severe depression.

I've had facial hair since i've been 16 or so. And it's getting worse.

I've been overweight all my life, and when I try to loose some weight I feel like i'm not getting anywhere. Any diet suggestions you ladies could suggest?

My main issue with trying to cope is this....

Lots of guys these days aren't very friendly to certain girls (big girls). (Not trying to dis on guys, but they just don't get it sometimes!) So not only am I a 'bigger' girl, I grow facial hair, i've got acne, dark patches of skin...etc....I find it hard meeting people. (What kind of guy wants a girl who can grow more facial hair than him?!) Like I mentioned before, the PCOS is causing me to have some depression. And with my symptoms, i'm affraid to let anyone get near me in case they "find some hairs" and get freaked out.

I'm just getting frusterated....I need to learn how to love myself and accept myself.

Any suggestions to help me cope with my depression and such?

Thanks Cysters!

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Laura - 24
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Diagnosed w/ PCOS Sept. 2007.
Just me, myself and I.
Medications:
Birth Control
Spiro 100mg = twice a day
Met ER 1500mg daily

CW: 210
STG: 190
LTG: 150

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sarah jane parr

For me personally, i have got a loving dh and family who have supported me through this since i was diagnosed back in 2006. I have my good as well as bad days. Dh lets me rant whenever i feel like it which i am greatful for. For me this makes me feel like i am not a 'natural' woman. I do get upset sometimes but i do try ever so hard not to let it get to me. I think being able to go on this site helps me as i have support here too.

OliviaLeigh

Hi -- I like to read, so I would suggest some books that have really "uplifted" me when I am feeling down.

Captivating : Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John Eldredge, Stasi Eldredge

Desire : The Journey We Must Take to Find the Life God Offers by John Eldredge

I guess I like John Eldredge. I really really liked Captivating. It really helped me understand why I felt the way I did and what would help turn it around.

I hope you start feeling better soon - it is no fun to be down Keep your head up, we all have something wonderful to do in this world.

Hugs,

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OliviaLeigh
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Me~27
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Husband~28
Got Pregnant on Lupron Depot (EDD: 10/8/09)
Endometriosis
Surgery - Laparascopy, hysteroscopy & D&C done 7/08
Cystic Ovaries (Surgery for the cysts)
Ruptured Cyst
Scleroderma


Your Beauty should not come from outward adornment.....instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit (1 Peter 3:3-4)

clairecheney

Hi. I know how you feel. I am 19 and have always wanted children and now, being diagnosed, I am being told I may not be able to have them. It's like, What?
I have a really hard time meeting potential partners. Like you, I'm a big girl and I have hair where I'm not supposed to, and I have dark patches.
I find reading Chicken Soup For The Womans Soul helps me when I feel down. I also find setting up a 'happy playlist' on my computer helps, all those seriously dorky songs that make me feel so good but I would never ever admit to listening to.

Hope that helps a little.