Re: PCOS and Depression
From: Lesley (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 16:59:59 -0500 (CDT)
Dear Ayesha
I just saw your message - a bit late! I'm writing from England, but
don't let that put you off!
I've had PCOS for years but was only diagnosed a few years back. I'm on
Dianette but have recently had breakthrough bleeding so am not sure
about whether I can continue on it.
But in terms of you - no, it's not just you with depression. Apparently
a lot of women with PCOS get depressed, not least because of the
horrible symptoms. And of course it may be a coincidence - ie the PCOS
may not be the cause. Either way, it's not your fault. And neither is
the weight gain.
I hope you've had success with metformin. If not, Weight Watchers is
great - you might be hungry for a few days but other than that it's
really easy to follow. And then try to go to the gym to keep the weight
off once you've reached your target. Keep at it and you'll get there!
good luck!
Lesley
(lesleymccave@timeout.com)
At Fri, 13 Apr 2001, Ayesha wrote:
>
>Hi my name is Ayesha,
>I am new to this forum, so Hi everybody. I am 21 years old and I
>recently got diagnosed with PCOS. I have the usually bout of symptoms
>associated with it. But I was wondering if anyone had any experience
>with depression. I have not been diagnosed with depression but I
>certainly feel like I have been depressed now for a certain amount of
>time. I am unsure of whether it is the PCOS causing the depression or
>the depression is resulting from the fact that I have PCOS and all the
>symptoms that come with it(similar to the weight issue). I am
>interested in hearing anyones experience with.I am scared to talk to
>people about it for fear of judgment or to be told its just me. I am
>not sure if it stress from school. I find myself in slumps of
>depression to emotional highs. I cry A LOT which is not "normally" like
>me.I also find myself wanting to be alon. I find all this odd. I want
>to find any relation with PCOS because I am tired of blaming myself for
>my weight etc. Anyway any input would be appreciated. Thanks for your
>time and I wish you all the best. PS: also I am about to start taking
>Metaformin and I am interested in hearing any weight loss experiences
>with it. I have to admit I am eager to shed these extra pounds. Thanks
>again.
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Lesley McCave
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