Re: I have always felt like a freak
From: Joanna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 3 Jul 2001 21:50:43 -0500 (CDT)
If you can tolerate letting it grow in a bit, waxing might be an option.
Atleast when you wax, the hair has to regenerate, producing finer,
softer, less stubbly hair tips. When you shave, you cut the hair
probably at one of the thicker, more course ...spots.
I've heard conflicting reviews on laser. My dermatologist recommended I
hang on to my money until they improve it, since it is not as effective
for those that do not have dark, dark hair.
--
Joanna
At Mon, 02 Jul 2001, Terry wrote:
>
>I also suffer from the excessive amount of hair. On my upper lip but mostly
>on my chin. I shaved one time when I was in a hurry and boy did I screw up.
> Now I can't pluck the hairs there are so many so I shave everyday, and it
>is very embarrassing. My husband always wants to touch and carress my face
>but I always move his hand because I don't want him to feel the stiff hairs.
> It makes me very uneasy what can I do now that I have shaved for a year
>now. Could I ever just not have hair buy doing something else or am i
>doomed.
>
>Terry
>
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (anonymous)
>>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-DIET
>><pcos-diet@mail.medispecialty.com>
>>Subject: Re: I have always felt like a freak
>>Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 06:12:38 -0500
>>
>>Im 24 and have had pco since my teens. Im 28ibs over weight and have
>>suffered
>>with all the affects this has on your body. I am extremely judgemental
>>of
>>myself and have no confidence whats so ever. This is caused from
>>feeling
>>like a freak for the last 10 years of dealing with this horrible
>>illness.
>>But two years ago i decided to try and help myself and started
>>electrolosis.
>>This has been hard going, but its worth it. And now i dont have to have
>>the
>>painful wax sessions. my upper lip hair has completely gone and has give
>>me much more confidence. Soon I will be starting a low carbohydrate
>>diet to
>>try and shift some weight and improve my skin.
>>
>>Hope this helps, and remember no ones perfect!
>>
>>All the best and god bless!
>>Tasha
>>
>>At Fri, 29 Jun 2001, lynz wrote:
>> >
>> >At Tue, 5 Jun 2001, Joan wrote:
>> >>
>> >>I actually was diagnosed with PCO in my early 20s, but have never done
>> >>anything about it, though a few years ago went to a doctor with concerns
>> >>about hair loss (and hair growth where I didn't want it) and was
>> >>ignored. Though I have never had severe problems with my weight, having
>> >>facial hair (and now more hair growth on arms and elsewhere) as I enter
>> >>my 40s is very disheartening. I have always felt like a freak, starting
>> >>in my teens, and have felt a lack a confidence due to what I feel is a
>> >>disfigurement. I decided to search websites regarding this subject when
>> >>I saw a book in the library about it (though I was too embarrassed to
>> >>check it out). Any suggestions, comments, support would be greatly
>> >>appreciated.....joan
>> >
>> >Have you ever thought of having electrolysis? Maybe even lazer hair
>> >removal treatment? Don't feel like a freak, you would be supprised at
>> >how many other women suffer from these nasty side affects of PCOS.
>> >Cheer up
>> >Lynz
>>
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