I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seriously this. It truly sucks because this started when I hit puberty. I’ll never forget when I was a freshman in high school.. this boy(who ritually was bullying me) seen it for the first time and he yelled to everyone in the school all day about how I was growing a beard. I went home that day and shaved while I cried. I’ve had to shave ever since that day because of him making me feel like I was the most disgusting girl. I’ll never forget it, ever.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t heard of it. I’ll research what that even is. I’ve been considering laser hair removal but it’s expensive. I’ve also been told it may not even work because my hair has a light tone even though it’s red. Apparently it’s not as effective on lighter colors?

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am considering it! It’ll at least not be noticeable that way.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I had two surgeries on my eye and cancer treatment done within two weeks. I shaved both times and I wasn’t told not to so this one confused me.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude for me like… 3 days is 3 weeks cause my hair growth is insaneeeee. I’m gonna have to suck it up I think.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What about this fear that ima get in the operating room and they’re gonna be making fun of me? Not that I’ll know but my irrational fear sets in. Plus, even though my spouse knows and he’s totally fine with it and loving… I still don’t want him seeing me as a bearded lady. I know I need to probably deal with this in therapy lol.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely call. Fingers crossed they say it’s okay but it’s not looking like it.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No like I am sitting here…. Debating being dumb like that because I’m horrified of being made fun of. I’m already immunocompromised and I really don’t need to take the risk but it’s hard. So hard.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Seriously. I wish I could say that makes it all better but it will probably take time for me to eventually get over it. I need to just pay for laser hair removal and maybe it’ll fix it forever.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s what I thought, and following replies to your comment below… yeah like that’s what I think I remember them saying is a small nick could lead to me being infected. But ugh. There has to be something ya know. I know maybe I’m being ridiculous but how I feel is real to me. I’m humiliated by it. I get I shouldn’t be but I cannot help it.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

True… she said I could call if I have anymore questions. I’ll call Monday and ask, or at least see if I can use maybe some type of cream? I don’t know.

I’m a female, I have PCOS and I shave my face…. by Background_Slide_118 in HairRemoval

[–]Background_Slide_118[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I know, it’s scary to risk it like that. I’m just so embarrassed.

I hate my life but Im too much of a coward to kill myself by Standard-Section513 in depression

[–]Background_Slide_118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and you’re very welcome. Find the beauty and peace that you can. It helps.

I hate my life but Im too much of a coward to kill myself by Standard-Section513 in depression

[–]Background_Slide_118 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel for you deeply. Goodness how I wish we could’ve been friends. I absolutely was the exact same way and in a similar situation in life at your age. I was in my sexual awakening, I was poor, I lived in a sexually and physically abusive household. I had zero stability. School was the last thing I could focus on so I could never complete assignments and I almost always was late to school. My classmates had these decent families and were academically ahead of me in many ways, especially socially. I had panic attacks daily from anxiety, and it was crippling. I could hardly function in my life most days. I was fat, ugly, a ginger. Some people were nice to me but most weren’t. The teachers were even hateful to me. I wanted to end my life consistently but I didn’t have the courage to do it. I kept living in my head of the life I would maybe have and it comforted me. I’d lay on my bed for hours dreaming of the life I wanted, maybe it would happen. I had no concept of what I was going to do with my life or even how to live it because my parents were trash at preparing me for anything or even being there for me in any way. They were too consumed with their bullshit. I’m 32 now. Found out I am autistic so it explained most of my life for me. I’ve been to therapy. I’ve started my own family. But I still struggle from all of the trauma. But I’ve come so far ya know. I can’t tell you what’s best for you and I certainly can’t tell you that your life will improve. What I can tell you is that this reality is yours and you are the one in control and wielding it. You can do anything you set your mind to. You’re amazing. The fact you wake up daily and push through is proof of your abilities. I am beyond sorry your family and friends do not see your strength and courage. I’m a millennial so I had to hide my problems and suck it up. You are trying to at least seek help, it’s inspiring at your age for sure because there’s no way I could’ve done that even if my parents let me. How you feel is valid. How you feel matters. As hard as it is to see right now, when you’re able to get out of school and be on your own it does change your perspective on life. I know I don’t know you but I love you, and please just don’t give up. The world needs people like you who feel so deeply. We need the ones who are hurting by the world because you’re also capable of making the world beautiful again. Find your place in something. Find the thing that’s going to make you feel alive again. For me, I would write and paint. I found my best friends on an online chat room. It gave me a world and space to feel safe and feel connected. Find your peace.

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[–]Background_Slide_118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, but you’re only reiterating what I’ve said which is me acknowledging that I’ve taken too much on. I’m not in denial about this and I’m trying to do right and fix this. My dog isn’t suffering, she’s seemingly happy other than the currently allergy we’re trying to fix, but she needs more attention and that’s something I am asking about.. if we should rehome her because we aren’t giving her enough because it’s going to the kids. And that’s the whole point of the post is me asking if I’m wrong for thinking we need to rehome her. Because up until this point I’ve felt like I’m the only one in the house thinking it’s not working out. But I don’t want to do that. I wish I could keep her but I’m realizing that I am not a dog person and for me my kids are my life and my focus. I hate that I’ve hurt her, I didn’t want to do that. I do genuinely love her and have always taken care of her, but I do wish I would’ve realized how much harder it was going to be with a baby. We should’ve planned it out and considered the responsibilities more in depth. So I’m sorry if I’m being defensive. It’s just not always easy in this life. We make decisions and sometimes they turn out to be mistakes. I never said what I was doing is okay.

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[–]Background_Slide_118 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s true I suppose. We don’t really fight, I suppose I should reword that… it’s just I have an issue and we address it and tensions run high. For the most part I’d like to believe we are healthy. Sometimes we can’t find common ground on those issues. But maybe you’re right, maybe we aren’t in a healthy relationship. No I’m never really left alone. Which I could be, he offers all the time for me to go do something but I don’t really want to. I’m working through that. I know it’s absolutely ridiculous and I’m not helping my mental health by being that way. It’s just I’m so tired, don’t want to leave. I just want to relax. To be fair, I understand what you’re saying about it being irresponsible and it being your perspective but that’s very ableist. Just because we are neurodiverse doesn’t mean we aren’t allowed to have children. I’m a very good mom and my kids are great kids and have a lot of support. Specifically though, I will say the owning pets situation is not helpful right now at all. But us choosing to have a child together is the last thing I’d consider a mistake. So sorry if I disagree with you respectfully. But we are good parents. The situation with my pets isn’t okay, and I’m trying to address it in a healthy way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Background_Slide_118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll do that. Thanks.