For the past two weeks iv noticed that my mood swings are different to what they normally are they seem to be more noticeable I dunno what to do anymore I'm sick of all these symptoms and no one seems to understand what I'm going through they seem to think it's just nothin but I'm the only one that knows what going on I don't seem to have any support of anyone about my pcos they just think it's something small but in my mind it's not I wake up every morning felling like sh*t, I look in the mirror and think what a fat ugly cow does anyone else feel like this???
Your hormones are all over the place. I remember when I was first diagnosed, although I didn't get periods, my body went through the motions and I'd feel the usual snappy, horrible symptoms.
You need something to help control your hormones and calm them down.
See if the doctor can help. I admit there isn't a great deal of help when it comes to PCOS, they seem to diagnose you, then leave you to it.
Good luck.
Jo x
I know I was diagnosed 6 years ago and it's so stressful it's like no one understands why?
I was diagnosed 20 years ago and help has clearly gotten no better.
I really don't understand x
I know yeah how old are you if you don't mind me askin? I feel like I'm alone sometimes x
I'm 44. I have PCOS and Endometriosis. Both horrible conditions.
Talk to me any time you want. If I can help, I will x
So you've had it a while then I'm only 22 had since I was 16 it really gets to me some days more than others I just wish I could switch it off and be normal but you can't have you got any tips on how to deal with your emotions and stuff?x
I completely understand how you feel. The condition is horrible and no one seems to get what us women go through with this on a daily basis. I get really irrated easily and mood swings are worse than ever. I won't even start on the hair growth! I'm sure im turning into a gorilla!
Doctors are rubbish aswell, they need to do more research to help us and find a way to make day to day life easier!
Hope you are okay
That comment sounds like me I'm exactly like that too I dont know why but things irritate me so easily and the hair is just embarrassing but every time I mention this to the doctor she just brushes it off and says if you lose weight the symptoms get better but they don't iv already lost 3 stone and if anything my symptoms feel worse x
It's horrible isn't it. The smallest thing starts me off, people think I'm being mardy but I can't help it. doctors said exactly the same thing to me. I've lost a stone and a half but I'm really struggling.
Well done on the loss so far
Yeahh but people don't seem to understand that we can't help it and that this condition is gonna make us like that doctors need to be a bit more nicer when they say things instead of sayin in a way that makes you feel like you ent doing nothin x
I know, makes it even worse. It's nice to come on here and speak to people who are in the same situation as me.
They really do. Mine are useless. Just keep saying lose weight, thats what I'm doing but it's so hard X
I know I'm so glad I came on here now it's nice to talk to people that understand what it's like most people just think you can't have kids but it's so much more than that and I know what you mean about the weight it's so hard to lose weight especially around the tummy area hope fully when I go to the hospital it won't be a long thing x
I wish I could give you wise words but unfortunately there is 'no easy, or quick fix) and each of us, is likely to react differently to the condition.
Consider your diet (reduce/minimise fatty - including all dairy - and starchy foods as they tend to worsen the condition). Read all you can online (American Medical sites tend to be the best) and take solice in the fact that you are 'not alone'.
I was diagnosed 23 years ago and it disappoints me that medics today are just as apathethic about PCOS today as they were then!
Through your own research endeavours and trial/error you'll find the best way to manage PCOS (for you).
Hi Becki,
I feel your pain, I have experienced the same mood swings. The number of arguments I had with my boyfriend was epic but he now understands thanks to this forum that there is a genuine reason for my mood swings and feelings of worthlessness and sometimes jealousy. I have been advised by the doctor to follow a low Gi and gluten free diet to help with the weight and the mood swings. I will have to let you know if it works! Keep the faith x
I know yeah well at least I'm not alone any more and thanks for your advice x
I always feel like that lately but my boyfriend don't understand he thinks I'm just being paranoid and moody he has depression so it's kinda of a tricky situation I wish I didn't feel like this about myself I wish I had more confidence I feel as if I had more confidence before I lost the weight x