PCOS, Depression, and High Testosterone... - Page 3

liz2002 · 02-28-2008, 06:20 AM

not to feel depressed all the time. I have high testosterone and my depression comes and goes I have been on Prozac but eventually stop taking it b/c I feel better. And then it seems like it sneaks up on me little by little until I don't feel like doing anything. I find it difficult to deal with the symptoms of my pcos. I am supposed to take metformin but I stopped taking that as well just b/c. I am very depressed right now I don't know if Prozac is the answer for me.

Amandasnyc · 03-07-2008, 06:39 PM

Thank you for the information Kat...good to know

~Mandy

rees&dan · 04-04-2008, 01:29 PM

thank you for the info!

I need to talk with my Dr.

Nightbird8147 · 04-05-2008, 02:33 AM

I was diagnosed bipolar about 8 years ago. I'm also ADD, OCD, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder/agoraphobic, this is all tied in with the PCOS and over the years since I've been diagnosed with both, I have related them back and forth, and just deal with it all. It's not easy, but it's become routine. I shave my face everyday (mostly goatee, and mustache area), I have very thin hair (pic is a wig), I had gastric bypass to lose weight about 4 years ago, I'll never be able to carry a child to term (which is fine since I've made peace with not having children). All the symptoms of PCOS slap me in the face daily. I've been suicidal most of my life, and before the meds for the psychiatric parts, plus therapy, I was a goner. I've hit rock bottom so many times, and almost died on most of those occasions. Everyday is a struggle, and I send hugs to everyone who suffers.

lynaeducky · 04-08-2008, 10:00 PM

This is a good post I know exactly how some of you feel. I have been going through so much with my PCOS. It's so hard some days and no one in my family or my friends understands.

molly99 · 04-25-2008, 12:22 AM

Thanks for the info!

adlovesma · 04-30-2008, 02:43 PM

just wanted to say that finding this forum has taught me so much in so little time, my doctors says there is a good chance of me having PCOS ie hair on my chin , pimples that i never had before on my back and inbetween my chest, my cycles are all over the place anywhere from 28 to 55, i dont ovulate and if i do its once in a blue moon. After finally realizing what PCOS is i havent been able to cope with the fact that i will continuoulsy have problems with trying to conceive, i have good days, but mostly bad where i can cry at the drop of a hat. My doctors keeps telling me that i need to relax but when not knowing if you will be able to have a baby plays in your min day after day its not so easy. I'm wondering if i should talk to him about these bouts of depression and if medication will affect my ability to conceive ???? any thoughts????

thanks

Age

singandrejoice1 · 04-30-2008, 02:53 PM

I would absolutely talk to your doctor about the depression. No one should have to live like that (I know what it's like) if they can get help from an anti-depressant. It is very discouraging, knowing all the problems PCOS brings, but many PCOS'ers are proud parents, so I know it is possible. Even if it is situational depression in this case (as opposed to chemical), there is help out there. So yes, definitely talk to your doctor. And if they don't listen, find someone who will. Good luck.

adlovesma · 04-30-2008, 03:55 PM

Thanks sing, sometimes i feel like its all in my head and i need to tune it out but its hard living in a world that has pregnant women everyone and diaper commericals on every 15 min. I'm going to see the ENDO in June and i think i will explain to him the cpoing problems that im having.

shanabryant · 05-02-2008, 09:57 PM

oh my goodness! thank you so much! since i got diagnosed with PCOS and put on medication i have struggled with problems i have never had before. my doctor tells me im at a "normal" weight but since they suggested i loose some weight i have become obsessed. i weigh myself 4 to five times a day, run at least 5 miles a day, lift weights every day, often vomit food that i feel like i shouldnt have eaten even though it might fit with my diet. i cant stand to eat food, i fear eating out with friends and family because i think ill gain weight, i have become irritable and angry, and i cry more than i have in my entire life. little things might make me cry that never would have in the past. the hair on my face, chest, and stomach makes me even more self conscious. im 17 and a senior in high school where good looks are a must and an amazing body is expected. i feel like everyone can see the hair i try to hide and secretly talk about how "fat and disgusting" i am behind my back, although many girls will just say harsh things to my face. this SHOULD be a time where i look back and think of how much i enjoyed highschool. i think i could have done this up until this year. i feel like PCOS has ruined my life. i hate feeling this way and i would love all of these symptoms and feelings to stop. i can totally relate to the prayers of DeePsGrrl and wish i could just get a big hug from all of the soulcysters who know where im coming from.

adlovesma · 05-05-2008, 09:29 AM

Hey Shana,

First of all I can completely feel with what you are going through, highschool is a tough time and people can really be mean, you need to realize that you are you and be happy with that. the think that worries me is your vomiting, you can live a healthly lifestyle with out doing that, seeing that there are many health concerns with purging. PCOS does make life a bit harder but there are so many things that you can do to cope with it. if you ever need to talk or have any questions please message me .

Hugs

Adry

singandrejoice1 · 05-05-2008, 03:02 PM

shanabryant ~ I am sending you a huge hug right now!

I was MISERABLE throughout highschool... and I definitely don't look back on it with fond memories. I know now that most of it was because of undiagnosed depression, but there were other reasons.

Do you know what your BMI is? That's a much better indicator of healthy weight than just guessing or having your doctor guess. I would however talk to your doctor about depression treatment... trust me, they make life so much easier.

Just a couple things to think about - when you starve yourself (ie: not getting enough calories per day), you actually SLOW DOWN your metabolism, which encourages weight gain. I tried it that way too... and I gained lots of weight. Also, every time you throw up, you are filling your throat and mouth with stomach acid... which will eventually erode those crucial structures. I don't mean to gross you out, but it's important to know what you are doing, so that you can make a CHOICE as to whether to continue or stop.

Anyway, I will keep you in my thoughts. Message me if you ever want to talk.

adlovesma · 05-05-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by singandrejoice1

shanabryant ~ I am sending you a huge hug right now!

I was MISERABLE throughout highschool... and I definitely don't look back on it with fond memories. I know now that most of it was because of undiagnosed depression, but there were other reasons.

Do you know what your BMI is? That's a much better indicator of healthy weight than just guessing or having your doctor guess. I would however talk to your doctor about depression treatment... trust me, they make life so much easier.

Just a couple things to think about - when you starve yourself (ie: not getting enough calories per day), you actually SLOW DOWN your metabolism, which encourages weight gain. I tried it that way too... and I gained lots of weight. Also, every time you throw up, you are filling your throat and mouth with stomach acid... which will eventually erode those crucial structures. I don't mean to gross you out, but it's important to know what you are doing, so that you can make a CHOICE as to whether to continue or stop.

Anyway, I will keep you in my thoughts. Message me if you ever want to talk.

Very well put Sing and rejoice great advice !

Adry

shanabryant · 05-07-2008, 08:28 AM

thanks you guys thats really encouraging. i appreciate your support. ill keep you updated when i go to my next appointment and we hear what my doctor says. ill def. be telling them about the purging its not something i want to continue in but i know ill need help to stop. thanks you guys :]

FLJill · 05-25-2008, 10:38 PM

wow = this info is great
Over the last few years I have thougth i might be depressed ... but living with my DH makes me never look into it. In his world depression does not exist - its all in your head and you can fix it. God if it were only that easy. But never the less I would feel like a failure if i were to ever get on meds - so when I go see my dr I put on a happy face an no one knows the difference

I finally had some blood work done on 5/14/08 - I am 38 y/o and have been dealing with facial/body hair since I was about 17, never had a normal period unless on BCP, and started battling the buldge in my early 20's. I lost weight on Phen/Fen - got prego 2x's in 2 years - have two beautful girls ages 7 & 8. Life should be good! But its not = I am very very heavy (heaviest I've ever been @240 - 5'9") my facial hair is out of control after years of laser and electrolysis.
My testerone levels are HIGH, but my dr says not 'real high' - my test says 1.38 ng/ML (range is .05-.73) which means 1.38 is pretty darn high if you ask me!

anyway I am to the point where I can not function well at home or work! everything is a mess - I can't keep up on laundry and cleaing at home and my desk is a mess at work and we are very slow right now. No one in my family has PCOS that I know of and noone has ever been on meds for depression .. so I am like the odd duck. with little understanding support /// sorry this is turning into a ramble, but I just read these posts and all I can think of is THAT"S ME TOO!!!!

THe other thing that gets me is that not one of my 3 ob/gyn has ever even mentioned PCOS to me!! NEVER I had to bring it up after 6 months with no period and even then she kinda shrugged it off. I have complained about facial / body hair since I was 19 at least (too embarrased before that), plus never being regular then I gained all this weight - are they that blind!!!!!!!!! anyway ... I have not been diagnosed YET.... but I don't know what else it could be!? I think part of my latest blood test may have ruled out Cushing .. not 100% sure though.

thanks for the vent!!