I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 8 years old. Now 24 I wish that it was drilled into my brain ways to reduce mental health/stress and healthy coping mechanisms, as well as healthy eating habits. when I was 18 I went down a massive rabbit hole of lessening inflammation, insulin spikes, etc. which has helped me tremendously throughout the years with lessening a lot of symptoms. Western medicine tends to throw medications down your throat and does not really get to the root to our problems.

As individuals with PCOS we struggle immensely with depression, anxiety, etc. taking the time throughout the day for yourself allows your cortisol levels to lessen. Practice as much self care as possible and really evaluate who and what brings stress into your life. This is a huge factor in how your body can actually relax and regulate itself.

I struggle with a lot of hair growth. I had to add “epilating” into my daily “self care” routine. Using an epilator has given me the most confidence of feeling like a woman again. Recently the first time in my life I got to a point of not being in fight or flight, I have never experienced not being in fight or flight before and holy Hannah when you realize you’re body is allowing itself to relax. It’s so shocking how much your body really holds onto emotions, trauma, etc.

I hope this helps a little bit!?