I've been living with PCOS since I was 19 years old, I am now 30 and it's still here with me. When I was first diagnosed it was very hard to find any kind of information on the subject, but now there's so much it's hard to decide the right course of action. For me, PCOS keeps me overweight (100lbs to be exact) and with some excess hair (mostly on my tummy). I can shave the hair, but I cannot seem to lose the wieght. I feel hopeless, like a failure. I went to a gym and went on the gym diet and after a year of 5-6 days going to the gym and working out at home I had lost 12 pounds. I felt like such a loser and not yay a loser of weght. I felt like I had let myself down. I just got laid off from my job, so now there's no going to doctors for help or nutritionist. I am at a loss. I feel like I'm cursed, I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. It's like why me? But enough feeling sorry for myself...I bought a bicycle and I'm going to start using it everyday (tried walking but my knees hurt too much). I will find the right treatment and beat this thing. So I'm off to ride my bike. Good luck to all in your endeavors today. May we all find peace.
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I feel youre pain... I to have PCOCS. You can see my story under Kraebel from Buffalo NY. I'm looking for the right treatment and Dr to help me. My weight is over by 40lbs....I told myself "get off youre butt and stop feeling sorry for yourself and do something about it" I tell you what, if it wasn't for the Internet I would not know where to go nor have other women who have this samething. We are all in this together and we will all be ok! With the help from this site we will get better!!!
December 11, 2009 - 10:33pmThis Comment
Thanks so much for the link! I will definately check it out.
October 29, 2009 - 9:03pmThis Comment
Thanks so much for the info! I'll be checking it all out and seeing what's best for me.
October 17, 2009 - 11:30pmThis Comment
Hello Willowjana:
I can understand why you would feel frustrated after living with PCOS for eleven years, but it sounds like you are also wanting to move forward with your life and are seeking resources to help. If so, you've come to the right place.
I'm going to list some articles that you may find helpful in learning more about managing your situation, and invite you to ask questions, submit information, just do whatever you feel is going to help you.
In terms of your job loss, there are many support groups in communities today as well as online groups that can help you. As with any health condition, adjusting to the changes that come with job loss have been shown to be easier to handle and more successful when job seekers work with others instead of going it alone. One of the best websites for assistance is job-hunt.org. Look for the drop box on the upper left side of the home page. There you can enter in the state where you live and find resources specific to your area.
Thanks so much for writing to us, and we're looking forward to hearing more from you, and learning about your progress.
Take good care,
Pat
www.empowher.com/media/reference/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-0
October 16, 2009 - 6:52pmThis Comment