Re: PCOS sufferers in their 20s?
From: JC (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 18:46:22 -0600 (CST)
Hi Monika & Ami -
You ladies are not alone! PCOS definately takes a good whack at your
self-esteem. I always think to myself that if I didn't have this - I
would be a completely different person. I have a "type A" personality
and am a forward person... but the more the "symptoms" of PCOS rears
its ugly head, the more I want to fold into my shell. This affects my
interactions with others - I tend to not look people in the eyes anymore
because I don't want to see them looking at my face.... But you know
what - sometimes I just get all dressed up, put on some rockin makeup
and hair - and I walk out the door thinking I am just as good as anyone
else - and people notice the positive changes. Sometimes it's good to
just set aside all the PCOS B.S. and act our age - be crazy and know
you're beautiful inside and out! :)
At any rate.. babies. There's a lot of my friends getting married and
having babies... but have heart! There are medications that can help
(so I've heard)... and many women with PCOS do have babies... so don't
think it's impossible! :)
--
JC
At Mon, 25 Feb 2002, Ami wrote:
>
>At Sat, 23 Feb 2002, monika wrote:
>>
>>At Wed, 20 Feb 2002, JC wrote:
>>>
>>>Wow! It seems like there are definately quite a few of us in our 20s who
>>>suffer from this. It's good to know there are a network of women in our
>>>age
>>>group who understand what it's like to be in your 20s and have to deal
>>>with all the heartache and the frustration. I don't know about the rest
>>>of
>>>you, but pcos has affected my self-esteem and my entire life. I think if
>>>I didn't have it, I would be a totally different person. Not saying that
>>>I'm not outgoing or personable, but I decline a lot of invitations, and
>>>I step away from being the center of attention a lot - weight and hair
>>>issues.
>>>At any rate, feel free to drop me a line anytime any of you want to
>>>chat,
>>>joke, or complain. :)
>>>
>>>PS - Still looking for girls in the NY area who'd like to create a
>>>"network" of
>>>friends who have PCOS. :)
>>>
>>>--
>>>JC
>>>megami76@aol.com
>>
>>HI,
>>I JUST FOUND OUT I HAVE PCOS,IM ALSO IN MY EARLY 20,S.I UNDERSTAND ABOUT
>>NOT WANTING TO GO OUT BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT THING AND THE HAIR.IT HURTS
>>REALLY BAD.IT SEEMS EVERYONE AROUND ME IS HAVING A BABY.WELL I JUST
>>WANTED TO SAY HI.MONIKA
>>
>>>Hi,
>>I havn't been to the endo. yet to see if I have PCOS but all signs say I do. I am really scared and also in my 20's. My husband and I want to have a baby soon, but I hate for anyone to see me like I am now. It's hard for me because I have always been outgoing and busy, now I want to hide from the world. My family says they miss the old me. I wish I could be her again.
>Bye,
>Ami
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