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Re: depression...just me?From: Samantha (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 15 Jul 2000 19:27:03 +0100
dear anonymous I suffered with clinical depression for approximately 3 years. I wasnt aware that I had PCOS at that time, so didnt really attribute it to the condition. Many many of the lovely ladies on this board have spoken of feeling depressed at one time or another. I think there is an obvious, if not clinically and scientifically proven link between PCOS and depression. But where the link is to do with the chemicals our bodies are producing, or the low self esteem we come to feel as a result of all the symptoms of the syndrom I dont know. I would imagine it is a combination of both. I can tell you that with appropriate treatment and the support of your family and friends you can overcome this terrible time. I cant remember what drugs they put me on - I know they made me sick as hell in the first few weeks. And it took a long long time of taking them before I realised one day that I wasnt feeling like I had the weight of the world on my shoulders. They didnt make me 'happy' just more neutral. I had a lot of support from my family and friends and then from somewhere I found the strength to start to do somethings for myself that made me feel good. In the depth of depression I had such low self esteem that I didnt waste time on trying to make myself look nice or treat myself - all my energies (tho there wasnt much!) were put into my children . But once I got back on an evenish keel I decided to steal some time for myself. I started with small things like a ritual bath - candle lit, music lots of lovely bubbles, a trashy novel and a glass of wine. I invested in some essential oils and was suprised at the effect they had on me when I used them in a hot bath. Nothing major - no great leaps of energy or excitement - just a small buzz at a time. A little pleasure. Its been 5 years since I was in that terrible place in my mind. And it would take a hell of a lot to get me back there!!! Since then I have returned to University and got myself a degree, got myself a good career and earning a few bob and since February and thanx to this great board have lost 35lbs and started training 2 -3 times a week at the gym and cycling to work. Sorry Ive gone on a bit. But I just want you to know you are not alone. Many of us have been where you are now. But you can beat this and life is SOOOO great on the other side. I promise :) The answer is to take care of you. You are a really important special person and you deserve good things to happen to you. We all do. *hugs* SamP
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> i have been depressed for many, many years, almost on the brink of
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