thankful for pcos

cyster_sista_annie · 07-23-2003, 08:50 PM

Hey,
Powerpuff said something interesting. In some ways she is glad she has PCOS because it meant making positive changes to her lifestyle. PCOS still makes me angry and a little bit upset from time to time, but on the whole, call me crazy, but I'm glad that I was diagnosed, for the same reasons, but it's also a terrific feeling to know that it's not my fault all this happened. Some terrible stuff happens to us becuase of this desease, and it causes many tears, a lot of pain, and even grief..But i'm grateful that I know about it because now I have the power to do something about it. In a way PCOS pushes me to take control of my life, it gives me something to fight against, and that fighting spirit makes life worthwhile to me. I can't say I "thank" the Illness, and I can't say I wouldn't like to not have it, but I am glad that I have had the experience of dealiing with it because it makes me stronger and makes me happier, because now my lifestyle is a LOT healthier and lot more motivated.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?? Is the lack of Carb going to my head? Am I mad?!

Anneliese xo

butterflygal · 07-26-2003, 10:01 AM

I really understand what you mean about being thankful for the positive changes that PCOS has wrought in your life. A few months ago I said to my mother, "I wish I had a serious reason that I NEEDED to be healthy"! Now I have one and I, too, am thankful. If I'm being slack, Mum says, "Hey! Look after MY grandchildren!"

TracyW2 · 07-26-2003, 10:13 AM

I understand where you are coming from.

I dont necissary (sp?) like the illness, but I am happy about the dx. I was finally able to understand what was wrong with me.

So no I don't think you are crazy.

~Tracy

Pale Pink Aura · 08-04-2003, 11:33 PM

I have to say, I know exactly what you mean! Without struggles in life we wouldn't be able to grow as people. I've learnt a lot about myself since being diagnosed with PCOS. My DH has also learned a lot about me also that in a normal relationship he wouldn't have. I really appreciate how lucky I am to have a beautiful daughter. Without the struggle to conceive her I may have taken her for granted a bit and not focussed as much on her as I do. I see the world in a completely different light as I did four years ago. My whole life has changed and I think for the better. Due to ill health I've had to completely change my life, sit back and say "what is REALLY important to me?" I never would have eaten as well as I do if I hadn't been diagnosed with PCOS. Even if I'd had a cancer scare or something I may not have changed, because it has really taken four years to get where I am now, whereas I may not have had that time if had had cancer. I'm now looking at a complete career change, completely different diet, different perspective on life... yes, I think it has helped me :-)

KatrinaAnne · 08-04-2003, 11:47 PM

I know exactly what you girls are talking about! I posted a post on a thread titled "Positive Aspects of PCOS." PCOS has taught me a lot. Even though there are a lot of negative aspects of PCOS there are some positive aspects as well! One of the best aspects of PCOS is having the chance to meet you wonderful girls! Luv you and hugs!

Miss Maren · 08-07-2003, 07:38 AM

I never thought I'd be thankful for an illness, but I am.

WHY?

Well, WHEN I DO GET BETTER, I plan on finishing my nursing degree. I believe PCOS will help me be a much more empathetic and sympathetic nurse. I also believe that PCOS has taught me what really matters in life and to be grateful for what I do have. I also remind myself I could have much more critical health problems than I do have. Some people out there would trade shoes with me in a heartbeat. This has also taught me how strong I am and proven the love that other's have for me by sticking by me and supporting me and loving me unconditionally.

I believe we learn from EVERYTHING. I believe we are handed trials, disease, etc., for a reason, and that is to teach us personal lessons and to strengthen ourselves if WE LET IT. We can choose to let this disease/syndrome take control of us completely, or we can choose to keep fighting, and I have been fighting since I was eleven, and I know I am not alone on this board in the length of time of suffering from PCOS. I also have a slew of other health problems as noted below in my "sig", and I consider them lessons.

I'm not going to sit here and feed ya'll lies and tell ya'll I don't feel hopeless, angry and cry "why me?" at times, but I am learning day by day how to handle my health in the best possible way mentally.