I’ve been wanting to share this for a while, but honestly, I’ve been avoiding it because I just can’t mentally deal with it. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), and while part of me was relieved to finally have an answer, the other part of me felt overwhelmed.
For years, I’ve struggled with things I couldn’t explain – irregular periods, weight gain, acne, and some mood swings that felt like they were coming out of nowhere. I had no idea that all of these things were tied to something like a hormonal imbalance, and it honestly just felt like a bunch of separate issues that made me feel like something was “wrong” with me.
The diagnosis itself was a relief in some ways – at least I knew there was a reason for all of it. But the thought of researching PCOS and learning more about it felt so heavy. The more I read, the more I realized how complex and long-term this condition could be, and I just… I couldn’t bring myself to dive deeper into it. Mentally, I wasn’t in the right place to process all the information, and I didn’t want to overwhelm myself even more.
Now, a few months later, I feel like I’m ready to finally take the next step, but I have no idea where to start. Should I focus on diet, medication, or lifestyle changes? How do I even begin to manage this when I’ve barely even acknowledged it?
Has anyone else felt the same way – kind of paralyzed by the diagnosis and the overwhelming amount of information out there? How did you take your first steps in managing your PCOS? I just feel lost and don’t know where to start or what’s really important.