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10-15-2007, 10:08 AM
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Hi all  I posted in the tell us about you thread, but here's a mini-recap since I'm new. My name is Gena, 32, pcos dx since 97. Haven't really done much about it until 6 weeks ago. I've got the chub, the hair, the bizarre cycles, no babies. I also battle depression.
I'm just feeling completely overwhelmed by everything in my life right now. I figure it is just another way the depression is trying to drag me under, but sheesh enough already! My house looks like Pigpen lives here, and I just can't work up the motivation to clean it. I'm so very tired of caring for my blind, diabetic dog (I wouldn't trade her for the world...but I need a break!). My husband left me after less than a year of marriage, but after nearly 5 years of being a couple. Jerk. A lot of this is because I'm still angry at him I think. I shouldn't HAVE to be the only one doing EVERYTHING. My job sucks all my energy...I have to be "on" the whole time I'm there. Customers don't want a depressed acting sales clerk. I feel like I use up all my happy there and come home cranky and tired. Having no one to hold my hand or give me a hug really makes that feeling worse. Then I also worry that I wasted too much time with STBX and I'll never have a baby of my own. I almost physically feel that bio clock counting down the seconds until I'm "too old" to have a baby. Sigh.
At least the spiro is working some and the hair is losing its battle to take over my face. Sorry to unload on you, but I'm glad for the outlet that appears to be safe here.
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10-15-2007, 10:16 AM
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Oh Gena, I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. This really is a safe outlet, so feel free to unload all you like. There are heaps of supportive women here going through similar things. It's nice not to feel so alone.
Your dog sounds like hard work, but they're such a treasure, aren't they? As for ex's, sounds like that's the best place for him to be - in the past.
I hope things turn around for you soon xx
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10-15-2007, 10:17 AM
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Okay lets start with the baby thing (since that's where I'm at right now) BOLLOCKS! (meaning nonsense!!!!) You are not too old to have a baby!!!!!
I am soon to be giving birth at which point I will be 34 years of age. You have up until the age of 35 before being considered high risk and if you're anything like Madonna (which we all are right?) you could pop one out at 40!
Ex-Husband. Any guy who leaves you in the lurch, minus hugs and with a blind diabetic dog for company is a complete ass and not worth the trouble. Besides he was probably not sexy enough to conceive a baby with anyway! (All joking aside - you need a good man if you're going to procreate and be supported).
Depression - toke up on vitamin B! It works wonders but only take recommended doses - if you do it for a couple of weeks you'll start to notice the change - if you're not already on a multi vitamin take one of those too!
Messy house, write a to do list by section and work on a small section at a time, you won't know yourself in a week.
Extra weight - Insulin Resistant diet - will give you heaps of energy too.
Facial hair - wax it all off and kiss it goodbye.
Go get em girl! And give the dog a hug from me
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10-15-2007, 10:19 AM
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Told you there were some great women here
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10-15-2007, 12:05 PM
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10-15-2007, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by katiekeen  Oh Gena, I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. This really is a safe outlet, so feel free to unload all you like. There are heaps of supportive women here going through similar things. It's nice not to feel so alone.
Your dog sounds like hard work, but they're such a treasure, aren't they? As for ex's, sounds like that's the best place for him to be - in the past.
I hope things turn around for you soon xx | Katie,
It is nice to know I'm not the only one dealing with this mess. The dog isn't normally such a pain, but we've been fighting an eye infection for almost a month now. Eye drops, cleaning, worrying in addition to the insulin and feeding schedules and not being able to just let her outside alone anymore leaves me feeling worn out. She's an inspiration though...none of this gets her down. A milkbone or w-a-l-k and she's bouncing off the walls like a pup. As for the stbx, eh, I'm better without him and know it, but I miss him...or at least the man I thought he was.
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Originally Posted by Paulalouise Okay lets start with the baby thing (since that's where I'm at right now) BOLLOCKS! (meaning nonsense!!!!) You are not too old to have a baby!!!!!
I am soon to be giving birth at which point I will be 34 years of age. You have up until the age of 35 before being considered high risk and if you're anything like Madonna (which we all are right?) you could pop one out at 40! LOL If I'm like Madonna do I have to wear a cone-boob bra? I'm SO not up for that  I know logically that I'm not old, but I am a worrier by nature (thanks Grandma for THOSE genes!).
Ex-Husband. Any guy who leaves you in the lurch, minus hugs and with a blind diabetic dog for company is a complete ass and not worth the trouble. Besides he was probably not sexy enough to conceive a baby with anyway! (All joking aside - you need a good man if you're going to procreate and be supported). True true...and he had gotten the big V before we met. We'd talked about adoption or something, but thank goodness it didn't happen. Single motherhood isn't for sissies and I'm a sissie LOL!
Depression - toke up on vitamin B! It works wonders but only take recommended doses - if you do it for a couple of weeks you'll start to notice the change - if you're not already on a multi vitamin take one of those too! A thought. I'm taking more pills now than I ever have, but should probably throw some vitamins in the mix.
Messy house, write a to do list by section and work on a small section at a time, you won't know yourself in a week. I need motivation...like a housing inspection or out of state company coming LOL! I know that this putting off messes is partly because of the depression. I also know that it contributes to the depression...I feel so much better when the house is tidy and smells fresh. Just gotta DO IT!
Extra weight - Insulin Resistant diet - will give you heaps of energy too. Links? Books?
Facial hair - wax it all off and kiss it goodbye.
I wish! I would have to let it grow and I can't face the world with sideburns and a goatee. My hispanic heritage shows in my lovely coarse BLACK hairs! The spiro is helping so that is a comfort. Maybe the met will back up the spiro and I can be lovely again 
Go get em girl! And give the dog a hug from me
Paula | Thank you all for the kind words and welcomes Feels good to be understood and not judged. | |
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10-16-2007, 11:00 PM
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Here is a link to the book that I used: It's called the Insulin Resistant Diet Book and if you follow it - it works  Amazon
In the meantime start out slowly, replace white bread with brown esp wholegrain and go low sugar (absolutely no soda!!!)
If you ditch soda and you drink 8 glasses of water a day to start off - you will lose 10lbs in a month, maybe less...
The water takes a little work - but studies prove if you stick at something for 14 days you can train yourself into keeping the good habit.
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