19Girl

It's been about six months since I was diagnosed. And it really hadn't hit me as hard as it did today while I looked in the mirror. I feel ugly, I look pregnant, and I'm only 19. I feel like a freak of nature, and I'm sick of always having to hide how I really feel about all of this. There isn't anyone I can talk to; I feel ashamed of this and I don't want any of my friends to know. What's going to happen when I'm ready to get married; what will I tell my husband?--That my horomones are completely imbalanced and that I'm always going to have to work extra hard to look "normal." I was once a size 2, now I'm struggling to stay between a 6 and 8. I know there are others who have it far worse than me, and I do thank God that it was detected early in me, but is it wrong to just want to be normal?

bluedragonfly2000

I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the board. This is a very safe and supportive place. Try not to be so hard on yourself. People will love you for who you are....we can't help it if there is an imbalance with our hormones, it doesn't make you or me less of a person, try to remember that when you are feeling like a "freak". It's nice to have you here
Take care and stay safe,
Mel

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19Girl

I've been reading others' posts and I feel so much better. This is really a great community of supportive women. I've stopped feeling sorry for myself, and I realise that I am just as normal as the next person. I know that everyone has obstacles in life and this is mine. Thanks Mel!

shades of grey

it really is. this place is one of the best and most supportive msg boards I"ve been to. Not full of hate and trolls like you see in a lot of places. i hope you like it here as much as I do!

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